JSC MFO CRYSTAL
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Who is our customer
Crystal is a commercial MFI established in 2007 and currently Georgia’s largest MFI. Crystal has a strong basis in West Georgia and in rural areas: 55% of its clients are in semi-urban and rural areas. With its solid foothold in agriculture sector, the support of the small agri business will improve the livelihoods in these communities. In addition, Crystal has dedicated programs for women-owned businesses and young entrepreneurs, hence creating opportunities and promoting gender equality.
What is our funding objective?
FMO aims to support Crystal as a close partner throughout the entire banking transformation process, by supporting the implementation of a range of projects directly linked to this process.
Why do we fund this investment?
Through this project, FMO supports Crystal with the process of becoming a more professional institution and by doing so, it contributes to improving access to finance for Georgian micro businesses and SMEs, especially in rural areas.
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| Date | Total FMO financing |
|---|---|
| 9/7/2021 | USD 10.00 MLN |
| 4/18/2024 | USD 10.00 MLN |
- Website customer/investment
- http://www.crystal.ge
- Region
- Europe & Central Asia
- Country
- Georgia
- Sector
- Financial Institutions
- Effective date
- 3/15/2022
- Total FMO financing
- EUR 0.20 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