Founded in 2017, Yunus Social Business Fund Bengaluru is part of the global Yunus Social Business initiative, which aims to support social businesses that address critical human problems. The fund focuses on providing patient capital and growth support to early-stage social enterprises in sectors such as housing, healthcare, education, and agriculture. YSBFB is dedicated to fostering sustainable business models that create social impact while being financially viable.
Multiple
Total Investments
Over 20
Social Enterprises Supported
2.4 million
Beneficiaries Impacted
Grameen Bank
YSBFB offers career development resources for social entrepreneurs and professionals in the impact sector. The organization provides training programs, mentorship opportunities, and access to funding networks. YSBFB aims to equip social enterprises with the skills and resources needed to thrive in a competitive environment.
Numerous
Mentorship Opportunities
5
Training Programs Offered
10+
Networking Events
High
Success Rate of Funded Enterprises
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Professor of Finance
Gautam Kaul is a Professor of Finance with a PhD from both IIM Ahmedabad and the University of Chicago. He has published widely in top finance journals and received the Senior Faculty Research Award at the Ross School of Business. Gautam has taught at all levels globally and has won multiple teaching awards, including the Victor L. Bernard Leadership in Teaching Award. As a pioneer in digital and hybrid education, he founded several innovative programs and served as Special Counsel for Digital Education at the University of Michigan, where his MOOCs have reached over three million learners worldwide.
Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer
Mr. Suresh K Krishna, is the co-founder & CEO of Yunus Social Business Fund Bengaluru and co-founder & partner of Yunus Social Business India Initiatives. Prior to this he was at the helm of affairs at CreditAccess Grameen (erst. Grameen Koota) since its inception in 1999 as Managing Director till July 2015 and non-executive director till July 2017. CreditAccess Grameen is India's second largest NBFC-MFI with a portfolio size of more than $1.2 billion. He has also been instrumental in developing the microfinance ecosystem in India by means of his various initiatives. Suresh has a background in teaching and has led and worked with social businesses for more than 25 years. He has studied international microfinance models and strategies from several reputed establishments including Grameen Bank, Bankakademie, Germany and Harvard Business School, USA. Suresh is an alumnus of Indian Institute of Management (IIM), Bengaluru (India).