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 over $250 million 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.