We mobilize capital in support of a more sustainable, equitable, and productive
global food system

Combining decades of research with deep sectoral expertise, ISF Advisors develops practical, profitable, and sustainable financial solutions.

We’ve mobilized billions of dollars in support of sustainable food systems and rural transformation.

Industry Leading Research

on rural finance

Strategic Advisory

partnership, & business model development

Financial Advisory

for impact capital

Our Research

Our extensive research into the ecosystem around finance for food systems and rural enterprises helps move the sector forward.

Effectiveness & Efficiency of Business Development Services (BDS) for Agri-SMEs

A study to identify and assess the efficiency and effectiveness of business development services (BDS) tools and methodologies provided to agri-SMEs in East and West Africa.

State of the Sector: Agri-SME Finance

A new perspective on the agri-SME finance market: sizing and segmenting the market in new ways, reflecting on the rapidly accelerating imperative around climate, and identifying new priorities for action.

State of the Sector: Agri-Insurance for Smallholder Farmers

A follow up to our 2018 Protecting Growing Prosperity report, we take stock of the current state of agri-insurance for smallholder households. We also introduce new ways of thinking about the sector through deep dives, and propose a set of priority areas to guide work over the next 5 years.

Agricultural “Platforms” in a Digital Era: Defining the Landscape

We define the current landscape of agricultural Platforms, their risk and impact potential, and the path forward for supporting their growth.

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State of the Sector: Pathways to Prosperity

This State of the Sector report identifies agenda-defining priorities that the sector must address to bridge the finance gap for smallholder households and agricultural SMEs, and introduces new models for navigating an increasingly sophisticated agricultural finance market.