Athena Global

Niche advisory services (GLI, structuring impact finance funds and investments, risk management) and venture debt for women-run and climate friendly businesses.

[BIDUK @BIDUKIndonesia]

How do you sharpen the focus on gender lens investing? See a new @avpn blog w/ BIDUK and other innovative investment firms in @FrontierBrokers. The post showcases GLI's many facets and demonstrates its potential for strong returns. https://t.co/PRH905JZV5

[BIDUK @BIDUKIndonesia]

DOWNLOAD a briefing memo that offers an overview of women-owned agri-SMEs in #Indonesia & proposes solutions to drive value chain #resilience & #equity
👉English: https://t.co/peeosrLvb3
👉Bahasa: https://t.co/KCEmVqQUop
@Grow_Asia, @JRTransition & @CrossBoundary

[BIDUK @BIDUKIndonesia]

How do SGBs perceive Fintechs and other External Funders in Indonesia post COVID? Check out early results from our follow-up study done 3 years after initial research.

[Athena Global @AthenaGlobal1]

Want to make a meaningful difference toward mitigating climate impacts? Support women-led green businesses. Investing at the nexus of climate X gender can mitigate climate change, create jobs & ensure women benefit from climate-smart approaches. #investinginwomen #impactinvesting

[Athena Global @AthenaGlobal1]

Our lending client, Ecodoe, is a great example of how leaders can implement gender equitable workplace policies. Learn more in this ‘Investing in Gender Equality' podcast. #socialentrepreneurship #GenderEquity #impactinvesting

[BIDUK @BIDUKIndonesia]

What exactly does workplace gender equity look like? Meet Laras Widyaputri, an award winning entrepreneur, who successfully grew revenue $800% in 18 months while maintaining her commitment to non-gender bias in the workplace. Learn more @dfat podcast https://t.co/gjb0k4EVqK

[Athena Global @AthenaGlobal1]

Athena is proud to invest in innovative companies like @evowareworld that offer a circular solution to the planet's plastic waste problem. Investing with a climate lens is a powerful tool for climate action.

[BIDUK @BIDUKIndonesia]

BIDUK recently made our 4th loan to @evowareworld, an award winning company working to eliminate single use plastic through their edible consumer packaging products made of seaweed, cassava, rice, etc. #climateaction #impactinvesting #accesstofinance #circulareconomy

[Athena Global @AthenaGlobal1]

Exciting follow-up research shows critical barriers to SGB growth in Indonesia post-covid and underscores the need for high tech/high touch approaches - the cornerstone of Athena's model. #venturedebt #accesstofinance #SMEs

[BIDUK @BIDUKIndonesia]

New research results show that SGBs remain hesitant to borrow from FinTechs 3 years after initial study. This underscores the need for our high tech/high touch lending model & that more needs to be done to get SGBs to their next stage of growth.#gli #impactinvesting #venturedebt

[Athena Global @AthenaGlobal1]

Working directly with businesses through BIDUK, our lending platform, we've learned so much about how to truly promote gender equity, including the importance of men in creating change. Learn more at https://t.co/2Y9wP9jfvW.

[BIDUK @BIDUKIndonesia]

Gender lens investing (GLI) is not just about women. Men, who often control the power dynamic, play a crucial role in the success of GLI. Learn more about the crucial role men play here. https://t.co/aUDS957D2K

[Athena Global @AthenaGlobal1]

Athena is excited to share our latest loan to Midas hands, a Jakarta based creative marketing agency, through our lending platform BIDUK. Financing will provide working capital for their project supporting an event of the G20 summit being held this fall in Indonesia.

[BIDUK @BIDUKIndonesia]

Excited to announce a loan to our newest client Masjaya Agrotama-an Indonesian agribusiness whose support of pro-climate practices includes working to reduce environmental impact in the poultry supply chain through closed loop waste practices and cage technology.#impactinvesting

[BIDUK @BIDUKIndonesia]

We're excited to participate in Supernova Ecosystem's Matchmaking Event in Bali this week. Think speed dating for investors and sustainable MSMEs. Can't wait to meet some of Indonesia's top innovators who are working hard to address climate change while maintaining profitability.

[Athena Global @AthenaGlobal1]

We're thrilled that our CEO, Kaylene Alvarez, will be speaking at @AFSICafrica this October in London, joining Africa's top investors and business leaders for a showcase of investment opportunities from across the continent.

[BIDUK @BIDUKIndonesia]

BIDUK was honored to present at a closed-door convening from @AVPN, @USAID and @Industree. The event brought together leading ecosystem builders to discuss proven solutions to integrating gender finance empowerment and scaling the creative manufacturing sector.

[Athena Global @AthenaGlobal1]

Where is your firm on the spectrum? https://t.co/eKqv4ZoMzi #gli

[Athena Global @AthenaGlobal1]

From middle America to Nigeria to Thailand, India, Mexico and Indonesia, Ellen Fish makes her mark. #impact #impinv https://t.co/eigSOIwlnv
https://t.co/1f6XIDc6ve

[BIDUK @BIDUKIndonesia]

Seeking funding for your business? Read more here on five tips searching for funding from our Business Development Manager, Daniel Marantika!

https://t.co/nQ0eonGbj6

[Athena Global @AthenaGlobal1]

One hook, one fish in North Sulawesi. @BIDUKIndonesia supports sustainable fishing through Jala Fish (https://t.co/4dgjXcRZTH) #impinv #impact
https://t.co/QA6P91qyDp

[Athena Global @AthenaGlobal1]

.@BIDUKIndonesia celebrates client Evoware, a small business with a vision to eliminate plastic pollution. Hear from founder and CEO David Christian about their mission, working with BIDUK and overcoming COVID-19.
Evoware - https://t.co/FA24DO7sti
https://t.co/1fOvjooRR2

[Athena Global @AthenaGlobal1]

Indigo Phibbs of @BIDUKIndonesia on the ways BIDUK is valuing women and not merely counting them. #impinv #impact #GLI #impactinvesting https://t.co/uTYHRntM2J

[Athena Global @AthenaGlobal1]

.@BIDUKIndonesia celebrates client Evoware, a small business with a vision to eliminate plastic pollution. Hear from founder and CEO David Christian about their mission, working with BIDUK and overcoming COVID-19.
Evoware - https://t.co/FA24DO7sti
https://t.co/1fOvjooRR2