Capital firm Bahlam lends Mezzanine finance to company Doselva P.B.C.
Doselva Public Benefit Corporation, a company dedicated to producing and exporting high-quality organic spices from Central America, has experienced remarkable growth and impact since receiving a mezzanine loan from Bahlam Capital.
Economic Impact on Farmers
Through its operations in Nicaragua and Honduras, Doselva has helped smallholder farmers earn significantly higher incomes than they would with traditional crops. This is achieved by aggregating, processing, and exporting organic spices like turmeric, ginger, cardamom, allspice, lemongrass, and vanilla.
Sustainability and Training
In addition to economic benefits, Doselva provides technical training and agronomic support to farmers, promoting the adoption of more sustainable and productive agricultural practices. This focus on sustainability is reflected in Doselva's model, which improves rural livelihoods while advancing sustainable agriculture.
Operational Expansion
Doselva has expanded its operations across Nicaragua and Honduras, enhancing its presence in these markets. With a focus on traceability, quality, and sustainability, Doselva has established itself as a trusted supplier to leading U.S. brands.
Reputation and Market Presence
Doselva's vertically-integrated model offers a rare combination of reliability, scale, and impact in a region where agricultural value chains are often fragmented and opaque. This, coupled with its commitment to sustainability and farmer support, has solidified its reputation as a reliable partner in the organic spices market.
Bahlam Capital, the commercial fund manager that provided the mezzanine loan to Doselva, combines operational rigor with local insights to drive value. The investment by Bahlam Capital has helped Doselva's farmers earn significantly higher incomes than they would with traditional crops.
Bahlam Capital remains committed to Central America, believing that private capital-applied strategically-is vital to the region's development. The firm identifies, funds, and executes on the most promising growth opportunities for companies in the region, focusing on four main sectors: business services, consumer, manufacturing, and agro-processing.
For more information about Doselva, visit doselva.com. For more information about Bahlam Capital, visit bahlamcapital.com or follow them on LinkedIn at linkedin.com/company/bahlamcapital. This is Bahlam Capital's first investment in Nicaragua, marking a significant step in its mission to deepen its footprint across Central America through targeted investments that combine operational rigor with long-term development potential.
In the light of Bahlam Capital's investment, Doselva farmers now gain higher incomes, even surpassing traditional crop yields, due to the sale of organic spices in the global market. This development aligns with Bahlam Capital's strategic focus on finance, business, and sustainable growth in Central America. Additionally, the cloud of uncertainty surrounding financial prospects for these farmers has been lifted, providing a more promising outlook for the region's agricultural sector.
