All Across Africa needed to invest in expansion to support growing sales demand. Mission Driven Finance led a $600,000 financing round with other investors to provide impact funding.
All Across Africa is a home goods wholesaler based in National City, CA. All Across Africa trains and employs over 3,500 artisans, primarily women, in five African countries. A certified B Corp and Fair Trade Federation member, they seek to fight poverty in Africa by providing a continuous flow of income and employment opportunity.
The wholesaler works closely with artisans and major western retailers such as Costco.
07/2024 — This portfolio company's second loan has been written off per generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).
02/2023 — One of our very first borrowers, All Across Africa successfully repaid their first loan with Mission Driven Finance!
09/2022 — As All Across Africa grows and becomes a more frequent supplier for retailer Target, the team sought funding for materials needed to fulfill purchase orders while awaiting reimbursement, which can take up to 60 days.
12/2018 — Read the inspiring stories of All Across Africa artisans.
1/2019 — All Across Africa is in the final stages of becoming the first company to earn the “Build a Nest Seal” in Rwanda and Uganda. The Nest seal establishes standard protective measures and certifies ethical production for the increasing number of artisans working from home or small workshops. Read more about the Build a Nest Seal.
5/2019 — Learn about the incredible impact the team has made since our investment in 2017.
Loan #1 successfully repaid
Loan #2 written off