Impact Fund: investing locally for sustainable impact
The financing gap for NCDs in low- and middle-income countries demands innovative investment models that surpass traditional funding approaches. Our Impact Fund addresses this critical gap by combining strategic capital with hands-on expertise, empowering local healthcare entrepreneurs to build sustainable solutions that transform care delivery in their communities.
$9.6Minvested
10Mpatients indirectly reached through facilities
Creating sustainable change
Our Impact Fund has made significant strides in supporting local businesses and advancing healthcare solutions. With seven investments signed to date, we’re focusing on sustainability and local capacity building to create lasting change. Our investments include early-stage companies like Pilltech and Dawa Mkononi, which are developing innovative approaches to healthcare delivery. Through mentoring and employee engagement programs, we’re sharing expertise and helping these businesses grow and scale their impact. This approach supports economic development and ensures that healthcare solutions are locally relevant and sustainable.
Progress in # of facilities served with improved treatments
“Seeing the challenges of NCD care in underserved communities was eye-opening. Through the Impact Fund, we’ve shared not just funding but Sanofi’s supply chain expertise with mPharma — helping transform local pharmacies into sustainable healthcare hubs that bring essential care to those who need it most.”
Mentorship in action
Beyond financial investment, our Impact Fund delivers crucial expertise through initiatives like Jeremy Goldnadel’s three-day mentorship with mPharma in Kenya and Nigeria. Immersing himself in mPharma’s operations, from remote pharmacies to warehouses, Jeremy identified crucial supply chain improvements that strengthen their mission to connect remote communities with quality healthcare. This hands-on mentorship, coupled with ongoing coaching, exemplifies how the Impact Fund combines capital with Sanofi’s business expertise to accelerate healthcare innovation where it’s needed most.