ICFA - International Climate Finance Accelerator - News by Jekabs VinaudsICFA - International Climate Finance Accelerator - News by Jekabs Vinaudshttps://www.icfa.lu/news/author/jekabs-vinaudsWed, 15 Apr 2026 07:43:00 +0200http://zoho.com/sites/<![CDATA[Request for Proposal (RFP) - SVX.MX - Evaluation of the Tax and Corporate Implications of Investment Instruments, Alternatives, and Recommendations.]]>https://www.icfa.lu/news/post/RFP-SVX-Tax-and-Corporate-ImplicationsSVX MX is an impact investment advisory firm established in 2015 specialized in climate finance, regenerative economy, gender equity, and transformati ]]>


SVX MX is an impact investment advisory firm established in 2015 specialized in climate finance, regenerative economy, gender equity, and transformative finance working in Mexico and Latin America. SVX MX is launching Regenera Ventures Fund I to invest in companies that make the regeneration of Mexican ecosystems possible.


The assignment requires an analysis of the feasibility of share buybacks under Mexican law, assessing their tax and corporate implications for the investee companies and the fund. The analysis will identify opportunities and risks associated with redeemable shares, evaluate the tax treatment, corporate governance, and explore legislative compliance.


For full details about the engagement, including scope of services and proposal submission guidelines, please download the full RFP below.


Interested service providers are encouraged to engage with the Regenera Ventures team before submission and shall submit their proposal in writing to cecilia@svx.mx, alma@svx.mx, and anacaro@svx.mx. by 4 May 2025, copying programme@icfa.lu.


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]]>Fri, 18 Apr 2025 15:24:25 +0200<![CDATA[Request for Proposal (RFP) – Pipeline Origination – Miarakap]]>https://www.icfa.lu/news/post/RFP-Miarakap-Pipeline-OriginationMiarakap is a private malagasy organization, created in 2018, specialist of blended finance for entrepreneurs in Madagascar, whose mission is to contr ]]>


Miarakap is a private malagasy organization, created in 2018, specialist of blended finance for entrepreneurs in Madagascar, whose mission is to contribute to the economic, social development and environmental conservation of Madagascar. We finance, support and promote a new generation of ambitious and responsible impact entrepreneurs willing to be actors of positive change with three complementary business lines: Equity investment, Program Management and Advisory.


Kinomé is a French consulting firm, specializes in biodiversity conservation, climate adaptation, and sustainable development. With over 19 years of experience, Kinomé works across Africa and Latin America, supporting projects that enhance ecosystems and empower local communities. The company provides expertise in designing and implementing nature-based solutions, focusing on reforestation, agroforestry, and social impact projects. Through its work, Kinomé integrates business performance with measurable environmental and social benefits.

Together, Miarakap and Kinomé are forming a new joint entity, which will act as the Investment Advisor for the Mitsiry Biodiversity and Climate Fund (MBCF). The fund targets a $50 million closed-end blended fund addressing the critical link between extreme poverty and environmental degradation in Madagascar and other least-developed countries in the Southern and Eastern Africa. MBCF’s mission is to support profitable and impact-driven SMEs that promote climate resilience, gender equality, and sustainable livelihoods in some of the world's most vulnerable ecosystems. MBCF targets three primary investment themes:


  • Sustainable Use of Natural Resources: Supporting sectors like essential oil production, sisal cultivation, cocoa, vanilla
  • Nature-Based Solutions: Promoting innovative models in seaweed farming, insect farming, ecotourism, and moringa production.
  • Climate Mitigation: Financing renewable energy projects, land restoration, and reforestation.

It will combine Miarakap's deep knowledge of the local business ecosystem with Kinomé's technical expertise in conservation, ensuring that the fund delivers both financial returns and environmental impact.

To strengthen its investment pipeline in Mozambique and Tanzania, MBCF is seeking a specialized firm with deep market knowledge and investment expertise to originate, assess, and prepare a pipeline of investment-ready opportunities in these markets.


Interested service providers shall review the below document and submit their proposal in writing to Koloina Ramaromandray (k.ramaromandray@miarakap.com) and Léa Méléard (l.meleard@miarakap.com), copying programme@icfa.lu by 18:00 CET on 13/04/2025.

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]]>Fri, 28 Mar 2025 17:08:39 +0100<![CDATA[Request for Proposal (RFP) – Agri Frontier – Impact measurement and management ]]>https://www.icfa.lu/news/post/RFP-Agri-Frontier-IMMFounded in 2014, Agri Frontier is a leading African agri sector advisory firm specialized in supporting the sustainable growth and development of the ]]>


Founded in 2014, Agri Frontier is a leading African agri sector advisory firm specialized in supporting the sustainable growth and development of the agribusiness sector across the value chain.


Agri Frontier has grown and expanded its range of services to include Agri SME capacity building acceleration (Agri Frontier Growth HUB) and now leveraging its experience and expertise to launch the Agri Frontier Growth Fund.  The fund will support growth stage Agri SMEs across East & West Africa with an impact focus including climate adaptation and gender equity.


The fund seeks to raise $80m with a blended structure of first loss junior equity, senior equity, and debt, investing in over 50 Agri SMEs.  The fund will be supported by a technical assistance facility. Targeted investors include DFI’s, impact focused fund of funds, foundations, family offices and other private investors.


Agri Frontier is seeking proposals to support its impact team on reviewing and strengthening the existing Impact Measurement & Management (“IMM”) framework and overall Environmental and Social Management System (ESMS).


To streamline the efforts of applicants, it is essential to highlight the work already performed in the fund’s development, and to view the full details about the engagement, including scope of services and proposal submission guidelines, please download the full RFP below to have a complete overview.


Interested service providers shall submit their proposal, including a capped or fixed fee and timelines, in writing to Andrew Ritchie: aritchie@agrifrontier.com, copying programme@icfa.lu by 26/02/2025.


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TERMS AND CONDITIONS
Please note that this Request for Proposal is subject to the Accelerating Impact General Terms of Business.
]]>Wed, 12 Feb 2025 14:53:02 +0100<![CDATA[Request for Proposal (RFP) – Agri Frontier – Provision of a blended finance debt and equity fund’s financial model]]>https://www.icfa.lu/news/post/RFP-Agri-Frontier-Financial-ModelAgri Frontier seeks to engage a qualified modeling consultant to assess the existing financial model enhance it to market best practice]]>


Founded in 2014, Agri Frontier is a leading African agri sector advisory firm specialized in supporting the sustainable growth and development of the agribusiness sector across the value chain.


Agri Frontier has grown and expanded its range of services to include Agri SME capacity building acceleration (Agri Frontier Growth HUB) and now leveraging its experience and expertise to launch the Agri Frontier Growth Fund.  The fund will support growth stage Agri SMEs across East & West Africa with an impact focus including climate adaptation and gender equity.


The fund seeks to raise $80m with a blended structure of first loss junior equity, senior equity, and debt, investing in over 50 Agri SMEs.  The fund will be supported by a technical assistance facility. Targeted investors include DFI’s, impact focused fund of funds, foundations, family offices and other private investors.


Agri Frontier has developed its own high level fund financial model with well-developed assumptions aligning with the funds investment strategy and capital structure.  However, the model now requires enhancements to its design and structure to extend its functionality or preferably, to be replaced with a best practise model.


Interested service providers are encouraged to engage with the Agri Frontier team before submission.  Access to the working model for the purposes of providing a comprehensive proposal will be granted upon the execution of a non-disclosure agreement.


For full details about the engagement, including scope of services and proposal submission guidelines, please download the full RFP below.


Interested service providers shall submit their proposal, including a capped or fixed fee and timelines, in writing to programme@icfa.lu, copying Andrew Ritchie: aritchie@agrifrontier.com by 21/02/2025.


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TERMS AND CONDITIONS
Please note that this Request for Proposal is subject to the Accelerating Impact General Terms of Business.
]]>Fri, 07 Feb 2025 10:03:04 +0100<![CDATA[Request for Proposal (RFP) – SVX.MX – Development or Enhancement of a Fund’s Financial Model]]>https://www.icfa.lu/news/post/RFP-SVX-Financial-ModelRegenera Ventures seeks to engage a qualified modeling consultant to assess the existing financial model and either enhance it or develop a new model as deemed necessary.]]>


SVX MX is an impact investment advisory firm established in 2015 specialized in climate finance, regenerative economy, gender equity, and transformative finance working in Mexico and Latin America. SVX MX is launching Regenera Ventures Fund I to invest in companies that make the regeneration of Mexican ecosystems possible.


Regenera Ventures seeks to engage a qualified modeling consultant to assess the existing financial model and either enhance it or develop a new model as deemed necessary. This model serves as a critical tool for managing and evaluating the fund’s structure, investment instruments, and financial projections.


For full details about the engagement, including scope of services and proposal submission guidelines, please download the full RFP below.


Interested service providers are encouraged to engage with the Regenera Ventures team before submission and shall submit their proposal in writing to programme@icfa.lu, copying stevie@svx.mx and cecilia@svx.mx by 18:00 on 18 February 2025.

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TERMS AND CONDITIONS
Please note that this Request for Proposal is subject to the Accelerating Impact General Terms of Business.
]]>Tue, 04 Feb 2025 17:57:46 +0100<![CDATA[Request for Proposal (RFP) – IMM – Miarakap]]>https://www.icfa.lu/news/post/request-for-proposal-rfp-imm-miarakapMiarakap is a private malagasy organization, created in 2018, specialist of blended finance for entrepreneurs in Madagascar, whose mission is to contr ]]>


Miarakap is a private malagasy organization, created in 2018, specialist of blended finance for entrepreneurs in Madagascar, whose mission is to contribute to the economic, social development and environmental conservation of Madagascar. We finance, support and promote a new generation of ambitious and responsible impact entrepreneurs willing to be actors of positive change with three complementary business lines: Equity investment, Program Management and Advisory.


Kinomé is a French consulting firm, specializes in biodiversity conservation, climate adaptation, and sustainable development. With over 19 years of experience, Kinomé works across Africa and Latin America, supporting projects that enhance ecosystems and empower local communities. The company provides expertise in designing and implementing nature-based solutions, focusing on reforestation, agroforestry, and social impact projects. Through its work, Kinomé integrates business performance with measurable environmental and social benefits.


Together, Miarakap and Kinomé are forming a new joint entity, which will act as the Investment Advisor for the Mitsiry Biodiversity and Climate Fund (MBCF). The fund targets a $50 million closed-end blended fund addressing the critical link between extreme poverty and environmental degradation in Madagascar and other least-developed countries in the Southern and Eastern Africa. MBCF’s mission is to support profitable and impact-driven SMEs that promote climate resilience, gender equality, and sustainable livelihoods in some of the world’s most vulnerable ecosystems. MBCF targets three primary investment themes:

  • Sustainable Use of Natural Resources: Supporting sectors like essential oil production, sisal cultivation, cocoa, vanilla
  • Nature-Based Solutions: Promoting innovative models in seaweed farming, insect farming, ecotourism, and moringa production.
  • Climate Mitigation: Financing renewable energy projects, land restoration, and reforestation.

It will combine Miarakap’s deep knowledge of the local business ecosystem with Kinomé’s technical expertise in conservation, ensuring that the fund delivers both financial returns and environmental impact.

MBCF is seeking proposals from potential impact advisors to collaborate with its impact team in enhancing the development of its existing Impact Measurement & Management (“IMM”) framework, ensuring alignment with DFIs standards, and to mentor the team during this process, as well as in its subsequent use.

 

Interested service providers shall review the below document and submit their proposal in writing to Koloina Ramaromandray (k.ramaromandray@miarakap.com) and Léa Méléard (l.meleard@miarakap.com), copying programme@icfa.lu by 18:00 CET on 09/02/2025.

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