Funding Progress
$80,890 of a $250,000 goal
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About Palestinian Impact Initiative Fund
The Palestinian Impact Initiative Fund (PII Fund) is a rapid-response catalytic capital fund whose purpose is to be a source of economic stabilization and recovery for entrepreneurs in the West Bank, with expansion to Gaza as future conditions allow. Addressing vulnerabilities in the Palestinian economy, particularly through support to small- and medium-sized enterprises, is essential to lay the foundation for a resilient and equitable economic future.
This $5M pilot fund will provide patient, fair and friendly capital to enterprises, injecting critical liquidity in this time of crisis. By filling financing gaps left by banks and conventional lenders, we will stabilize businesses, preserve private sector jobs and strengthen productive capacity. Building on the pilot, we anticipate establishing a larger vehicle with a target of $50M or more.
Who We Are
The model for investing private philanthropic capital in the West Bank relies on close collaboration among a U.S.-based donor-advised fund host (Impact Charitable), a Swiss-based global peace-building organization (Principles for Peace), and a Ramallah-based investing team (Middle East Investment Initiative).
PII Fund is co-founded by Rami Khoury, Managing Director of MEII, and Deborah Frieze, Board member of Principles for Peace, founder of the Boston Impact Initiative and co-founder of Unlock Ownership.
Investment decisions will be made locally by MEII's team of 25 people based in Ramallah who have a long track record of partnering with Palestinian entrepreneurs.
PII Fund certifies that capital raised through CataCap will not be invested in companies whose primary business is:
- Manufacturing or selling weapons, ammunition, or military equipment;
- Developing offensive weapons systems or offensive military technologies; or
- Manufacturing components designed exclusively for weapons or military systems.
In addition, PII Fund conducts full KYC/AML procedures that include ensuring that investments are not on the OFEC, EU or UN sanctions list.
Themes & SDGs Supported
Mission and Vision
We are working to build a future where Palestinian entrepreneurs and their communities have the financial, social and economic power to create a resilient and equitable economy. We do this by investing integrated capital--primarily patient, non-extractive equity--in small- and medium-sized enterprises to stabilize businesses, preserve jobs and strengthen productive capacity.
Investment Terms
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If you do not have an active balance, you may contact the company or fund directly using the “Questions about this investment?” link, or email [email protected] for assistance.
Investment Materials
To view Materials/Terms, you must have a CataCap account and be logged in. Access to full materials is available to Donor/Investors with an active CataCap balance.
If you do not have an active balance, you may contact the company or fund directly using the “Questions about this investment?” link, or email [email protected] for assistance.
Funding Progress
$80,890 of a $250,000 goal
Be One of the First Investors — early movers shape the outcome
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Invest: Minimum ($1000)