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Partner description:

Agricapital, is a Colombian agro fintech established in 2017 with a mission to unlock the potential of agricultural producers in Colombia by providing tailored credit solutions. Addressing the unique needs of farmers and their crops, Agricapital ensures agile, simple, and transparent access to financing.

The institution caters to over 1.9 million small producers in Colombia, eliminating credit access barriers through its innovative technology and in-depth sector expertise. Its financing products are specifically designed to align with the cash flow cycles of agricultural activities, supporting investments for growth, diversification, sustainability, and technological advancement.

Agricapital operates through a robust distribution network comprising over 530 allied agro-commerce stores, anchor companies, and digital channels, ensuring accessibility and efficiency. The company also champions rural women’s financial inclusion, with a growing proportion of its clientele being women.

By offering credit that can be applied online or through allied stores, Agricapital empowers producers to make the necessary investments and secure the working capital their projects require, driving the development of Colombia’s agricultural sector.


Repayment Performance on Kiva

    This Lending Partner All Kiva Partners
  Start Date On Kiva Jun 4, 2025 Oct 12, 2005
Total Loans $591,860 $2,249,103,960
Amount of raised Inactive loans $0 $588,100
Number of raised Inactive loans 0 147
Amount of Paying Back Loans $555,485 $152,515,855
Number of Paying Back Loans 787 176,240
Amount of Ended Loans $36,375 $2,096,000,005
Number of Ended Loans 64 2,759,252
Delinquency Rate 0.57% 9.76%
Amount in Arrears $2,544 $9,045,364
Outstanding Portfolio $265,915 $92,687,624
Number of Loans Delinquent 31 39,247
Default Rate 0.00% 1.77%
Amount of Ended Loans Defaulted $0 $37,137,071
Number of Ended Loans Defaulted 0 97,773
Currency Exchange Loss Rate 0.00% 0.37%
Amount of Currency Exchange Loss $90 $13,962,417
Refund Rate 0.00% 0.52%
Amount of Refunded Loans $0 $11,591,015
Number of Refunded Loans 0 9,990

Loan Characteristics On Kiva

    This Lending Partner All Kiva Partners
  Loans to Women Borrowers 30.92% 79.00%
Average Loan Size $695 $409
Average Individual Loan Size $695 $605
Average Group Loan Size $0 $1,978
Average number of borrowers per group 0 8.4
Average GDP per capita (PPP) in local country $8,249 $4,374
Average Loan Size / GDP per capita (PPP) 8.43% 9.36%
Average Time to Fund a Loan 14.79 days 9.21 days
Average Dollars Raised Per Day Per Loan $47.03 $44.46
  Average Loan Term 19.93 months 11.53 months

Journaling Performance on Kiva

    This Lending Partner All Kiva Partners
  Total Journals 76 1,321,738
  Journaling Rate 0.00% 41.58%
  Average Number of Comments Per Journal 0.00 0.02
  Average Number of Recommendations Per Journal 0.00 0.51

Borrowing Cost Comparison (based on 2009 data)

    This Lending Partner Median for MFI's in Country All Kiva Partners
  Average Cost to Borrower N/A 32.00% PY 28.97% PY
  Profitability (return on assets) -9.52% 5.1% -1.29%
  Average Loan Size (% of per capita income) N/A 23.00% 0.00%

Country Fast Facts

Lending Partner Staff

Luis Arango
Llily Blandon
MARIA LOPEZ
Paola Trejos
Leonardo Vásquez