AccessBank, one of Azerbaijan’s leading lending institutions in the financing of micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) and serving over 250,000 clients, has expanded its cooperation with responsAbility Investment AG by raising a USD 10 million loan with a three-year maturity. The loan is financed through two financial inclusion funds managed by responsAbility.

This financing increases AccessBank’s total borrowing volume this year to USD 22.5 million and demonstrates the further strengthening of the partnership between the Bank and responsAbility following the successful on-lending of previous facilities. It is also a clear indication of responsAbility’s continued confidence in AccessBank.

The funds raised will be used to support initiatives aimed at fostering entrepreneurship in Azerbaijan, including the financing of microloans, which is one of the Bank’s key priorities.

responsAbility is recognized as one of the leading impact asset managers and development-oriented investment firms globally. The company manages a range of investment vehicles offering private debt and equity placements, primarily targeting privately held companies with business models focused on developing and emerging markets.

Since its establishment in 2003, responsAbility has deployed more than USD 17.1 billion in impact investments. As of 30 September 2025, the company manages USD 5.4 billion in assets. responsAbility has over 280 employees across six offices, and its portfolio comprises around 330 companies operating in approximately 70 countries.