JSC MFO CRYSTAL
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Who is our customer
JSC MFO Crystal ("Crystal") was established as a commercial Micro Finance Institution in 2007. Currently it is Georgia's largest MFI. Crystal has a strong outreach in rural areas in the Western part of Georgia. Their client base consists of micro entrepreneurs in the agricultural and rural areas.
What is our funding objective?
In order to support its future growth, Crystal seeks additional senior lending, preferably in local currency. Part of the funds will be earmarked to Women in Business program and providing dedicated lines into the Youth segment. In addition, part of the funds will be earmarked for Energy Efficiency loans.
Why do we fund this investment?
FMO wants to deepen the relations with its existing clients in the Georgian FI-sector. Crystal adheres to all the principles of sustainable finance.
What is the Environmental and Social categorization rationale?
The project has been categorised as Category C in accordance with FMO’s Sustainability Policy. The Project’s activities are deemed to have minimal or no adverse environmental and social risks and/or impacts. As part of the Project, Crystal will be required to apply the EDFI Exclusion List and Georgia E&S laws and regulations.
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| Date | Total FMO financing |
|---|---|
| 3/15/2022 | EUR 0.20 MLN |
| 4/18/2024 | USD 10.00 MLN |
- Website customer/investment
- http://www.crystal.ge
- Region
- Europe & Central Asia
- Country
- Georgia
- Sector
- Financial Institutions
- Publication date
- 4/19/2021
- Effective date
- 9/7/2021
- Total FMO financing
- USD 10.00 MLN
- Funding
- MASSIF
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Risk categorization on environmental and social impacts, A = high risk, B+ = medium high risk, B = medium risk, C = low risk
Environmental & Social Category
(A, B+, B or C) - C