Company name
Ku-bo Financiero, S.A. de C.V., S.F.P.
Project number
13102-01
FI-3 operations are those where the risk potential is considered low: the FI’s current or future portfolio consists of financial exposure to business activities that predominantly have minimal or no adverse environmental and social impacts.
E&S category
FI-3
Country
Mexico
Sector
Financial Institutions
Status
In implementation
Disclosed date
10/14/2020
Projected date at which a project will be put forward for the Board of Executive Directors’ approval.
Projected board date
02/16/2021
Approval date
02/16/2021
Signed date
06/04/2021
Sponsoring entity
N/A
Investment Operations Department Contact
N/A
Investment type
Syndicated amount
USD $ 500,000
Financing amount
USD $ 10,000,000
Currency
MXN, USD
Project scope and objective
The proposed financing consists of an equity investment in Ku-bo Financiero, S.A. de C.V., S.F.P. ("Kubo" or the "Company") of up to the Mexican peso equivalent of US$10 million. Kubo is a microfinance company with primarily digital operations that is regulated by the Mexican National Banking and Securities Commission. The Company offers loan, deposit and payment products through its online platform. IDB Invest's investment will consist of a subscription of the preferred shares to be issued by Kubo (the "Financing").
The Financing will serve as a stimulus to develop the fintech industry in Latin America and the Caribbean. The investment in Kubo will have strong financial additionality, as it will bolster the capital base to support the Company's growth, strengthen its IT systems and implement marketing strategies. Financing could be complemented with advisory services focused on creating inclusive financing products for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (“MSMEs”) and developing an alternative credit analysis system.
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PHONE NUMBER
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POST OFFICE ADDRESS
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IDB Invest Contact
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PHONE
+1(202)-566-4566
ADDRESS
1350 New York Ave NW, Washington, DC 20005
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Environmental and social review
IDB Invest conducts an environmental and social due diligence (ESDD) commensurate with the nature, scale, and stage of the project, and with its level of environmental and social risks and impacts. The ESDD will confirm the project E&S categorization and assess the project with respect to the client requirements in IDB Invest Environmental and Social Sustainability Policy. The results of the ESDD, including any identified gaps are described in the Environmental and Social Review Summary (ESRS) provided below. For projects approved as of 2016, any gaps with respect to IDB Invest's Environmental and Social Sustainability Policy at the time of the ESDD are addressed in the Environmental and Social Action Plan (ESAP) presented below, to comply with the date mentioned above.
ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL REVIEW
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