Washington D.C, April 2, 2025 – ADAPTA, US Tech Firm Expanding AI-Driven Risk Management in Global Agriculture has joined the SME Finance Forum as the global membership network’s latest member. The 300+ members/affiliates of the Forum are SME financing experts operating in 190 countries who share the common goal of expanding access to finance to small businesses worldwide through knowledge exchange and innovation.
"SME Finance Forum is delighted to welcome the US tech firm expanding AI-driven risk management in global agriculture. It is with great pleasure I welcome ADAPTA to SME Finance Forum. ADAPTA’s pioneering work in AI-driven, cloud-based risk management solutions for agricultural loans and investments is truly inspiring. By equipping financial intermediaries with critical data and insights to assess and mitigate climate, soil, water, and biodiversity risks, ADAPTA is making a significant impact on the agricultural sector and beyond. ADAPTA’s commitment to scaling nature-based agricultural practices globally aligns perfectly with our mission to foster sustainable and inclusive financial systems," said Qamar Saleem, Head of SME Finance Forum.
ADAPTA is a US-based technology company operating in East Africa, Latin America, and soon Asia. It offers an AI-driven, cloud-based risk management software solution that equips financial intermediaries with the necessary data and insights to assess and mitigate climate, soil, water, and biodiversity risks in agricultural loans and investments. Through its innovative technology, ADAPTA has received support from the Climate Catalytic Finance Facility to launch the Climate Finance Facility—a unique bank of banks providing technology, blended finance, and capacity-building to scale nature-based agricultural practices globally.
"Joining the SME Finance Forum represents a significant milestone for ADAPTA as we tackle the critical global finance gap faced by agricultural sectors affected by climate change and ecosystem degradation. Our cutting-edge, AI-enabled risk management technology and comprehensive Climate Finance Facility offer financial institutions worldwide unparalleled tools to assess and mitigate climate risks, boost productivity, and support nature-based agricultural solutions. We look forward to working closely with SME Finance Forum partners to drive sustainable finance, secure global food systems, and foster resilient communities for future generations," said German Vegarra, CEO, ADAPTA Inc.
SME Finance Forum: Innovation & Partnership for MSMEs Growth
The SME Finance Forum, backed by G20 and IFC/World Bank, is the leading global network of 300+ members/affiliates operating in 190 countries. Network comprises of SME focused institutions providing and enabling finance and services- banks, non-banks financial institutions, fintech, payment platforms, development institutions, credit guarantee companies, insurers, investment funds, supply chain linked players, banking and SME associations, policy advocates, regulators, academia, consulting houses, knowledge aggregators.
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About ADAPTA
ADAPTA is a US-based technology company in East Africa, Latin America, and soon Asia. It offers an AI-driven, cloud-based risk management software solution that equips financial intermediaries with the necessary data and insights to assess and mitigate climate, soil, water, and biodiversity risks in agricultural loans and investments. Through its innovative technology, ADAPTA has received support from the Climate Catalytic Finance Facility to launch the Climate Finance Facility—a unique bank of banks providing technology, blended finance, and capacity-building to scale nature-based agricultural practices globally.
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