# Pomona Impact

> Pomona Impact is an Antigua Guatemala-based impact investment firm financing small and growing businesses through mezzanine debt and other structured instruments. Its portfolio spans agriculture, basic services and the digital economy. The investment website now presents Pomona Growth, including a $33 million Fund II and a Fund III targeting $60 million; the separate Pomona Impact Foundation runs entrepreneurship and investment-readiness programs.

- **Founded:** 2011
- **Headquarters:** Antigua Guatemala, Guatemala
- **Founders:** Richard Ambrose (Co-founder and Managing Partner), Mark Jacobson (Co-founder)
- **Products:** Pomona Impact Fund I, Pomona Impact Fund II, Pomona Growth Fund III, Structured growth financing, Foundation acceleration and consulting
- **Notable:** Fund II reached a $30.5 million second close in May 2023, above its original $30 million target., Current Pomona Growth materials report Fund II at $33 million., Announced a $2 million mezzanine investment in Salvadoran fintech Ábaco in March 2025.

## Products & services

- **Pomona Impact Fund I** — $2 million pilot vehicle using mezzanine and quasi-equity capital for Central American SMEs.
- **Pomona Impact Fund II** — $33 million fund, as reported on the current Pomona Growth website, financing growth-stage SMEs in Central America, Mexico, Colombia and Ecuador. First close in April 2021.
- **Pomona Growth Fund III** — Currently described as fundraising toward $60 million for growth-stage SMEs in Central America, the Dominican Republic and Colombia.
- **Structured growth financing** — Mezzanine debt, asset-based lending, revenue-linked structures, working capital, capital expenditure and acquisition financing. Current advertised typical tickets are $1 million to $8 million.
- **Foundation acceleration and consulting** — Separate Pomona Impact Foundation offers incubation, acceleration, investment readiness and tailored consulting, including GreenTech, agrifood and renewable-energy programs.

## Achievements

- Fund II reached a $30.5 million second close in May 2023, above its original $30 million target.
- Current Pomona Growth materials report Fund II at $33 million.
- Announced a $2 million mezzanine investment in Salvadoran fintech Ábaco in March 2025.
- Announced a $1.5 million investment in educational-toy company Fun Crafts International in June 2025.

## Latest updates

- **2026-07** — The Startup Journal reported Pomona participation alongside Accial Capital in a $50 million Ábaco warehouse facility; the total financing package was reported at $53 million. Pomona’s individual commitment was not specified.
- **2025-06** — Pomona announced a $1.5 million investment in Fun Crafts International.
- **2025-03** — Pomona announced a $2 million mezzanine debt investment in Ábaco.

## Links

- Website: https://pomonaimpact.com/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/pomona-impact/
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pomonaimpact/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/qtFV835ZnGC1r3Vc/

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Last updated: 2026-10-08