BO2 is now fully invested and committed and is closed for further investments. Please stay tuned for another fund in the near future.

Business Oxygen (BO2) has made 16 investments in small and medium enterprises across six different sectors of Nepal’s economy. All comply with environment and social governance measures. Till date, 5 exits have been accomplished. BO2 is in the process of raising Fund II.

IMPACT OUTLOOK

jobs and lives impacted

+ SME’s across the value chain
from our investment

%

Share of women
In the workforce

Climate Smart Approaches adopted
across 16 portfolio companies

direct
jobs

indirect jobs
supported

As of January, 2024

ABOUT US

We believe that small and medium-sized enterprises are vital to the health and stability of all nations. We have seen first-hand that providing access to risk capital and business assistance can facilitate the growth of these enterprises while accelerating the development of their surrounding communities.

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WHAT WE DO

We help entrepreneurs running Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) to scale up their operations by injecting equity and providing technical assistance.
The SMEs need to have enterprise value and a track record before we can commence doing business with them.

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PORTFOLIO

Investments are made in all sectors mapped across Nepal’s geography. BO2 investment process incorporates rigorous Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) that evaluates all investment analysis and decision-making processes. Investments strictly follow the 8 principles guidelines of the IFC on Social and Environment Management Systems.

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