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Key people at BlueOrchard.
BlueOrchard was founded in 2001 by Ernst Brugger (Co-Founder & Chairman).
BlueOrchard is a global impact investment manager, crafting financial products that deliver measurable social and environmental benefits alongside financial returns. The firm manages funds and blended finance mandates across impact themes. Pioneering commercial microfinance debt investments, BlueOrchard now directs capital towards global challenges, fostering sustainable development and positive change.
Jean-Philippe de Schrevel co-founded BlueOrchard in 2001, stemming from a United Nations initiative. His insight was establishing the world's first commercial manager for microfinance debt investments, leveraging private capital to empower underserved communities through financial inclusion. This pioneering effort shaped the nascent impact investing sector.
The company caters to institutional investors, development finance institutions, and family offices seeking impactful investment outcomes. BlueOrchard’s vision is to affirm finance as a powerful catalyst for good, expanding its influence to generate lasting positive impact for people and the planet, advancing global sustainable development goals.
BlueOrchard was founded in 2001 by Ernst Brugger (Co-Founder & Chairman).
Key people at BlueOrchard.
BlueOrchard has 8 tracked investments across 8 companies. The latest tracked deal is $39.6M Series B in Naked Insurance in February 2025.
| Date | Company | Round | Lead Investor(s) | Co-Investor(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2, 2025 | Naked Insurance | $39.6M Series B | Blueorchard | — |
| Sep 3, 2024 | Fido | $30.0M Debt / Series B | Blueorchard | — |
| May 27, 2024 | Dvara KGFS | $10.0M Debt | Blueorchard, Triple Jump | — |
| Apr 15, 2024 | Varthana | $10.0M Debt | Blueorchard | — |
| Apr 11, 2024 | Aviom India Housing Finance | $10.0M Debt | Blueorchard | — |
| Jan 22, 2024 | FinAGG | $11.0M Series A | Mahesh Joshi, Blueorchard, Rajiv Sabharwal | Prime Venture Partners, Sidbi |
| Dec 26, 2019 | Aye Finance | $15.0M Debt | Blueorchard | — |
| Apr 6, 2018 | Veritas Finance | $8.5M Debt | Blueorchard, Incofin | — |
