September 30, 2026

Gojo increased its ownership in Renesans in Uzbekistan to 19.8%

Gojo & Company, Inc. (โ€œGojoโ€) is pleased to announce that it increases its ownership in JSC Renesans mikromoliya tashkiloti (โ€œRenesansโ€), a microfinance institution in Uzbekistan, from 9.8% to 19.8%. This follows Gojoโ€™s initial investment in July 2025, and reflects Gojoโ€™s growing confidence in Renesansโ€™ operational excellence and the rapidly expanding economic potential of Uzbekistanโ€™s financial inclusion sector.

The transaction combines a primary capital investment to support its next phase of digital and physical expansion, alongside a secondary transaction that provides a partial exit for the founders of Renesans.

As of March 2026, Renesans serves 15,634 active clients across 43 branches (including sub-branches), with a Gross Loan Portfolio of USD 22 million.

As Gojo increases its ownership, CJSC Humo Bank (โ€œHumoโ€), its group company in Tajikistan, works together with Renesans to improve its operations. Based on their expertise in banking business, digital capabilities and deep understanding of the region, Humo supports Renesans as it advances to the next stage of its development.


Mirlaziz Salikhovich Umarov, Chief Executive Officer of Renesans
"We are thrilled to receive this further endorsement and investment from Gojo. This transaction not only provides our founding shareholders with a well-deserved partial liquidity event after years of dedication, but more importantly, it injects vital primary capital into our business. With these fresh resources, we are well-positioned to accelerate our strategic initiatives, upgrade our technological offerings, and expand our reach to thousands of unbanked and underbanked clients across the country."

Firdavs Mayunusov, General Director of Humo
"When Gojo first explored the Uzbek microfinance market three years ago, it stood out as a country with significant, still-untapped growth potential. Through our collaboration with Gojo and our analysis of the local market, Renesans was identified as an institution whose business model, mission, values, and corporate governance closely aligned with those of the Gojo Group. In line with our collaboration plans, Humo will continue to deepen its partnership with Renesans, creating opportunities for knowledge sharing, operational synergies, and the continued development of both institutions."

GRATA International acted as legal adviser to Gojo for this transaction.

About Renesansย 
Renesans was founded in July 2007 in Chirchik, Uzbekistan. It aims to provide convenient, accessible, and reliable microfinance services to women entrepreneurs, MSMEs, individual entrepreneurs, and the self-employed in rural areas. Renesans has been a member of the National Association of Microfinance Institutions since 2008.

About Gojo & Company
Gojo is a Tokyo-based holding company of inclusive financial service providers operating in 7 countries in South Asia, Southeast Asia, Central Asia, and the Caucasus. Gojo was founded in 2014 to extend financial inclusion across the globe. Gojo Group, including major investees, is serving 1.9 million clients across the globe as of March 2026. Gojo has been a Certified B Corporationโ„ข since January 2025, committed to the continuous improvement of its social and environmental performance.

September 29, 2026

Gojo publishes its Impact Report (2026 September), reporting results from its first group-wide impact survey

Gojo & Company, Inc. (โ€œGojoโ€) is pleased to announce the publication of the Impact Report (2026 September).

Each year, the Impact Report reflects on our activities and achievements, visualising the impact we have created. Last year, we updated our Client Impact Framework. This year, we put it to work. Between April 2025 and March 2026, five group companies in Tajikistan, India, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, and Cambodia ran Gojoโ€™s first standardised impact survey. For the first time, we are able to report outcome indicators across the group using a single, common method, which we hope offers a new depth of insight into the groupโ€™s impact.

Key highlights from the Impact Report (2026 September)

  • Gojo Group and its major investees served 1.9 million clients as of March 2026: Women make up 51% of clients, and our reach in rural areas is 63%. Client numbers fell significantly from the previous year, mainly due to the exclusion of SATYA in India and the sale of our shares in Baobab in Africa.
  • The most interesting depth indicator is financial additionality, measured in our impact survey: 29% of clients across group companies report they could not have financed their business without us. Among clients surveyed, 73% of business loan clients saw an income increase, 90% reported an improvement in their quality of life, and 78% credited the loan from the Gojo group company for the income increase. Our key takeaway is that impact can most easily be optimised where the market is underserved and we genuinely provide differentiated services, such as in Tajikistan, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar. In mature markets such as India and Cambodia, where clients have many formal and informal alternatives to choose from, it can be more challenging to provide the same additionality of impact.ย 
  • The survey also indicates that some clients may face challenges in repayment or in increasing their savings: While 80% of clients say that repayment towards all their loans is not a burden, the average client's household puts 22% of its income towards debt repayments, and a minority put in considerably more. Most clients surveyed are able to save (69%), but only 55% saw an increase in savings over the year, primarily because insufficient incomes restrict their ability to save. Specific monitoring and mitigating actions are already underway.
  • Quality indicators were strong across the group: Clients highlighted the ease of the loan process and fair treatment by staff, and our average client satisfaction score was 96%, with a Net Promoter Scoreยฎ of 77. Exits due to dissatisfaction remain very low, at under 2% across all companies.
  • We also completed SPI(Social Performance Indicator) audits at Prayas and Sejaya, assessing Social and Environmental Performance against USSEPM (The Universal Standards for Social and Environmental Performance Management).

We hope you enjoy reading our Impact Report.


Webinar: Practical Outcomes Measurement โ€” Insights from Gojoโ€™s First Impact Survey

Please join us for an upcoming webinar on October 29, in which we will share our methodology for the impact survey and the key highlights of our analysis.

Date: Thursday, October 29, 2026
Time: 9:00-10:00am CET / 5:00-6:00pm JST / 1:30-2:30pm IST
Language: English
Registration form: Link (prior registration is required)
Panelists:
โ€ข Cheriel Neo (Head of Impact)
โ€ข Arya Murali (Impact Lead)
โ€ข Mohini Sharma (Intern, Impact team)

We look forward to your participation.

About Gojo & Company

Gojo is a Tokyo-based holding company of inclusive financial service providers operating in 7 countries in South Asia, Southeast Asia, Central Asia, and the Caucasus. Gojo was founded in 2014 to extend financial inclusion across the globe. Gojo Group, including major investees, is serving 1.9 million clients across the globe as of March 2026. Gojo has been a Certified B Corporationโ„ข since January 2025, committed to the continuous improvement of its social and environmental performance.

June 29, 2026

Gojo entered into a share purchase agreement to acquire a majority stake in Cambodiaโ€™s Chamroeun Microfinance

Gojo & Company, Inc. (โ€œGojoโ€) is pleased to announce that it entered into a share purchase agreement with Chamroeun's existing shareholders to bring its total ownership in Chamroeun Microfinance PLC. (โ€œChamroeunโ€)ย  to 99.9%, making Chamroeun a consolidated subsidiary. The transaction is subject to regulatory approvals.

Following its initial acquisition of a 14.99% minority stake in September 2025, this milestone deepens Gojoโ€™s long-term commitment to Cambodia, marking its second majority-stake integration in the country alongside MAXIMA Microfinance Plc. (โ€œMAXIMAโ€). By moving from a minority investor to a primary parent company, Gojo will fully extend its group resources, technological expertise, and institutional governance to accelerate Chamroeunโ€™s growth and strengthen client protection standards.

Gojo is to acquire Chamroeun shares from PHALs Inc. (โ€œPHALsโ€) and Mr. Nobuaki Takahashi, CEO of PHALs.

Yannick Milev, Chief Executive Officer of Chamroeun ใ€€

โ€œChamroeun management, all staff and partners are excited to engage on this journey with Gojo. The shared values for responsible lending, the common ambition to drive these to microfinance clients looking to grow microentreprises essential to the Cambodian economy, and the commitment to doing so using best-in-class tools and systems will drive this new partnership. Thank you to Gojo for their belief in our capacity to further contribute to their success, and to that of their shareholders.โ€

Gรผrol Sari, Chief Operating Officer of Gojo

โ€œGojoโ€™s focus is on repositioning Chamroeun in the Cambodian market as a leading digital finance player. By introducing Gojoโ€™s digital processes and tools such as our client app and loan application process, we are drastically improving the client experience as well as improving efficiency. Looking ahead, we aim to elevate Chamroeun to the same high standards of client protection as our other group company, MAXIMAโ€”the current benchmark in Cambodiaโ€”as we work toward securing their Gold Certification in client protection certification.โ€


About Chamroeun Microfinance PLC.

Chamroeun is a social microfinance institution in Cambodia, established in 2009. Licensed by the National Bank of Cambodia, Chamroeun operates across multiple provinces, serving more than 20,000 households. The institution focuses on economically active low-income and underbanked households, as well as small enterprises, providing them with access to responsible financial services.ย 

About Gojo & Company, Inc.

Gojo is a Tokyo-based holding company of inclusive financial service providers operating in 7 countries in South Asia, Southeast Asia, Central Asia, and the Caucasus. Gojo was founded in 2014 to extend financial inclusion across the globe. Gojo Group, including major investees, is serving 1.7 million clients across the globe as of March 2026. Gojo has been a Certified B Corporationโ„ข since January 2025, committed to the continuous improvement of its social and environmental performance.

February 14, 2026

Gojo partners with MSC to strengthen the Hrishipara Daily Diaries Project in Bangladesh

Gojo & Company, Inc. (โ€œGojoโ€) is pleased to announce a collaboration with MicroSave Consulting (โ€œMSCโ€), a global consulting firm that enables financial, social, and economic inclusion, to strengthen and expand the Hrishipara Daily Diaries Project (โ€œHrishipara diariesโ€). The Hrishipara diaries aims to develop a detailed understanding of the economic and financial lives of low-income households by tracking their daily monetary transactions in central Bangladesh. Launched in 2015 by Stuart Rutherford, the project has been co-funded by Gojo since July 2024.

This collaboration with MSC aims to increase the resources available to the Hrishipara diaries by enhancing both financial support and technical capacity. MSC will contribute its extensive experience in financial inclusion research, data analysis, and knowledge dissemination. MSC has led and supported numerous financial diaries and applied research projects globally, and its involvement will enable deeper analysis of diaries data and broader sharing of insights with investors, practitioners, and policymakers in the financial inclusion sector.

Zaki Haider, Country Director of MSC Bangladesh said, โ€œWe are thrilled to partner with Gojo on the Hrishipara Daily Diaries Project. Together we will bridge the gap between longitudinal human insights and cutting-edge digital innovation. By integrating our expertise in artificial intelligence and data science, we will pilot real-world AI solutions specifically designed for the unique needs of low-income communities. Over the course we will generate evidence and toolsย  that empower policymakers and service providers to design more inclusive, resilient products across the Global South.โ€

โ€œIn welcoming MSC to the Hrishipara diaries, we gain a likeminded partner motivated by the same interest in the lives of low-income households which keeps the daily diaries going. We look forward to working together to share findings from the project more widely in the financial inclusion space.โ€, said Cheriel Neo, Head of Impact at Gojo.ย 


About MicroSave Consulting
MSC is a global consulting firm that has, for 27 years, pushed the world towards meaningful financial, social, and economic inclusion. With over 400 staff of different nationalities and varied expertise, MSC worksย  in over 70 developing countries. MSC partners with participants in financial services, enterprise, agriculture and health ecosystems to achieve sustainable performance improvements and unlock enduring value. MSCโ€™s clients include governments, donors, private sector corporations, and local businesses. MSC helps clients seize the digital opportunity, address the mass market, and future-proof their operations.

About Gojo & Company
Gojo is a Tokyo-based holding company of inclusive financial service providers operating in 7 countries in South Asia, Southeast Asia, Central Asia, and the Caucasus. Gojo was founded in 2014 to extend financial inclusion across the globe. Gojo Group, including major investees, is serving 3.4 million clients across the globe as of March 2025. Gojo has been a Certified B Corporationโ„ข since January 2025, committed to the continuous improvement of its social and environmental performance.

October 6, 2025

Gojo further expands its business in Cambodia with investment in Chamroeun

Gojo & Company, Inc. (โ€œGojoโ€) is pleased to announce the acquisition of a 14.99% stake in Chamroeun Microfinance PLC. (โ€œChamroeunโ€), a microfinance institute in Cambodia in September 2025. This is Gojoโ€™s second investment in the country following the investment in MAXIMA Microfinance Plc. (โ€œMaximaโ€) in 2015. 

Cambodiaโ€™s financial inclusion sector is currently experiencing a period of significant difficulty. Over the past several years, multiple reports have documented cases of over-indebtedness and inappropriate collection practices, raising serious concerns regarding the wellbeing of microfinance clients. Gojo acknowledges these concerns and treats them with the utmost gravity. In response, Gojo will prioritise the development of both Maxima and Chamroeun in Cambodia with a strong and demonstrable commitment to Social and Environmental Performance Management, placing the interests and wellbeing of clients at the centre of its strategy. Looking ahead, Gojoโ€™s vision is to contribute to a more responsible and resilient financial ecosystem in Cambodiaโ€”one that fosters sustainable growth, protects clients, and strengthens trust in the microfinance sector.

As a minority shareholder, Gojo will support Chamroeun to continue pursuing its mission to improve the livelihoods, skills, and self-confidence of low-income households in Cambodia. Chamroeun offers various types of individual loan, group loan, and corporate loan, achieving a Gross Loan Portfolio of USD 33.72 million as of December 2024. Additionally, Chamroeun received Client Protection Certification in February 2024, further demonstrating its commitment to responsible microfinance.


About Chamroeun Microfinance PLC.
Chamroeun is a leading social microfinance institution in Cambodia, established in 2009. Licensed by the National Bank of Cambodia, Chamroeun operates across multiple provinces, serving more than 30,000 households. The institution focuses on economically active low-income and underbanked households, as well as small enterprises, providing these with access to responsible financial services. Chamroeun upholds industry best practices, including strong client protection principles and transparent governance. Over the years, it has been recognized for its social performance and unwavering commitment to inclusive finance.

About Gojo & Company, Inc.
Gojo is a Tokyo-based holding company of inclusive financial service providers operating in 14 countries in South & Southeast Asia, Central Asia & the Caucasus, and Sub-Saharan Africa. Gojo was founded in 2014 to extend financial inclusion across the globe. Gojo Group, including major investees, is serving 3.4 million clients across the globe as of March 2025. Gojo has been a Certified B Corporationโ„ข since January 2025, committed to the continuous improvement of its social and environmental performance.

September 19, 2025

Gojo acquires an additional 90.7% stake in CJSC Bank Arvand bringing its ownership to 99.7%

Gojo & Company, Inc. (โ€œGojoโ€) is pleased to announce that it entered into an agreement to acquire an additional 90.7% stake in CJSC Bank Arvand (โ€œArvandโ€, or โ€œthe Bankโ€).

This follows Gojoโ€™s initial acquisition of 9.0% stake in November 2024, bringing its total ownership in Arvand to 99.7%.

This strategic investment underscores Gojoโ€™s commitment to supporting Arvand in advancing its mission of providing high-quality financial services to micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs)  and individuals, with the aim of stimulating the economic and social growth of Tajikistan.

Ms. Shoira Sodiqova, Chief Executive Officer at Arvand, said, โ€œWe are immensely proud to welcome Gojo as a majority shareholder. This investment is a powerful endorsement of Arvand's long-standing commitment to sustainable finance and our mission to drive socio-economic development in Tajikistan. Gojo's renowned expertise and shared values will be instrumental as we scale our impact. It is a pivotal moment in our history, and we are confident it will unlock new opportunities for innovation and growth for the people of Tajikistan. This partnership is more than capital; it is a fusion of vision and expertise.โ€

"This acquisition marks an important milestone in our partnership with Arvand. With majority ownership, we can further accelerate the collaboration we have started by fully leveraging Gojoโ€™s expertise and group assets, including but not limited to introducing innovative products, improving operational efficiency, ensuring best-in-class governance, and promoting social and environmental performance management, and impact measurement at Arvand. Gojo is committed to supporting the Bank in expanding its reach and enhancing the quality of financial services for MSMEs and individuals in Tajikistan.", said Arnaud Ventura, Managing Partner at Gojo.

Gojo acquired Arvand shares from LLC MCC Frontiers, Access Arvand GmbH, Rural Impulse Fund II S.A. SICAV-SIF (managed by Incofin Investment Management), two funds managed by Triodos Investment Management (namely the Triodos Fair Share Fund managed by Legal Owner Triodos Funds B.V., and the Triodos Microfinance Fund managed by Triodos SICAV II) and partially from Shoira Sodiqova.


About CJSC Bank Arvand
Arvand is the fifth largest bank based on loan portfolio size in Tajikistanโ€™s microfinance sector, dedicated to empowering low-income families, micro-entrepreneurs, and small businesses to improve their livelihoods and contribute to the countryโ€™s economic growth. Arvand offers unsecured loans which enable low-income households and MSMEs to increase their income and improve their living standards. In addition to loans, they also provide a wide range of financial services, including deposit accounts, remittances, online banking, currency exchange, ATM cards, and cash management solutions.

About Gojo & Company
Gojo is a Tokyo-based holding company of inclusive financial service providers operating in 14 countries in South & Southeast Asia, Central Asia & the Caucasus, and Sub-Saharan Africa. Gojo was founded in 2014 to extend financial inclusion across the globe. Gojo Group, including major investees, is serving 3.4 million clients across the globe as of March 2025. Gojo has been a Certified B Corporationโ„ข since January 2025, committed to the continuous improvement of its social and environmental performance.

August 12, 2025

Gojoโ€™s group company in Tajikistan, MDO Humo, received banking license and transformed into Humo Bank

Gojo & Company, Inc. (โ€œGojoโ€) is pleased to announce that its group company, Closed Joint Stock Company (CJSC) Humo Bank (โ€œHumo Bankโ€ or โ€œthe Bankโ€), formerly operating as CJSC Micro Credit Deposit Organisation (MDO) Humo (โ€œHumoโ€) has received a banking license from the National Bank of Tajikistan as of July 2025.

Gojo made its first investment in Humo in 2021, recognising its strong social mission and leadership in Tajikistanโ€™s microfinance sector. Since joining the Gojo Group, Humo has expanded its outreach and strengthened its technological capabilities. Founded 20 years ago with a team of just 15 people and a loan portfolio of TJS 225,000 (approximately USD 74,0001), Humo has since grown into one of the countryโ€™s largest financial institutions.

As of the time of receiving its banking license, Humo Bank has achieved the following milestones:

  • Provides services through approximately 2,000 staff nationwide
  • Serves over 370,000 clients across Tajikistan
  • Has more than 120,000 active borrowers
  • Manages a loan portfolio of around TJS 1.8 billion (approximately USD 180 million)
  • Holds a deposit portfolio exceeding TJS 670 million (approximately USD 67 million)

โ€œReceiving the banking license is a significant milestone in Humoโ€™s journey. It empowers us to expand our services for SMEs (Small and Medium Enterprises) and corporate clients, offering instruments such as trade finance, letters of credit, and bank guarantees. The license enables us to collaborate with larger, international clients and secure more affordable financial resources, which in turn will help reduce interest rates for our borrowers. Additionally, it is expected to increase foreign currency inflows for treasury operations and create new commission income from transactional banking services. Most importantly, becoming a bank strengthens our credibility with clients and partners, and opens new opportunities to build correspondent relationships with global financial institutions. Humo will expand on financial inclusion across Tajikistan through offering various financial services to a wider client base at a lower cost, which is enabled with the banking licenseโ€, said Firdavs Mayunusov, Chairman of the Bank. 

Together, Gojo and Humo Bank will continue its operations with a focus on financial inclusion, supporting a wide range of clients through various products, and driving the digital transformation of financial services in Tajikistan.

Humo Bank management team / Taejun Shin

About CJSC Humo Bank
Humo is one of the leading financial institutions in Tajikistan, transformed from a microcredit deposit organisation into a fully licensed bank in 2025. With a strong presence across the country, they serve the rural population and SMEs. They offer individual and SME loans, deposit products, remittances, and digital channels. Humo has demonstrated their commitment to responsible finance and client protection by completing an SPI audit in March 2024. 

About Gojo & Company
Gojo is a Tokyo-based holding company of inclusive financial service providers operating in 14 countries in South & Southeast Asia, Central Asia & the Caucasus, and Africa. Gojo was founded in 2014 to extend financial inclusion across the globe. Gojo Group, including major investees, is serving 3.4 million clients across the globe as of March 2025. Gojo has been a Certified B Corporationโ„ข since January 2025, committed to the continuous improvement of its social and environmental performance.

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July 31, 2025

Gojo publishes its Impact Report (2025 July) featuring global expansion

Gojo & Company, Inc. (โ€œGojoโ€) is pleased to announce the publication of the Impact Report (2025 July).

Each year, the Impact Report reflects on our activities and achievements, visualising the impact weโ€™ve created. The latest edition captures a year marked by major global expansionโ€”a key milestone in our journey toward financial inclusion worldwide.

Key highlights from the Impact Report (2025 July):

  • Gojoโ€™s operations expanded from 5 to 14 countries, extending affordable, high-quality financial services to 3.4 million clients (unique client number of Gojo Group and its major investees as of March 2025)โ€”a 42% increase from the previous year.
  • As our footprint grew, our client profile has changed. As of March 2025, 73% of our clients are women, and 67% live in rural areas, which is slightly less than last year.
  • A major milestone this year was our entry into Africa and Georgia, bringing us one step closer to our mission of global financial inclusion. The report explores the diverse realities of microfinance in each region through local insights and client stories.
  • To support this expansion, we continued to strengthen our organisational foundation. In January 2025, Gojo became a certified B Corp, reaffirming our commitment to social and environmental standards, transparency, and accountability.
  • We also refined our client impact framework to better reflect the realities weโ€™ve observed across markets. The report outlines our updated strategy and comprehensive impact initiatives.
  • This yearโ€™s edition features voices from across our groupโ€”including clients, field staff, and leadershipโ€”offering a holistic perspective on our values, work, and evolving impact.

We hope you enjoy reading our Impact Report.


Impact Report webinar

Please join us for upcoming webinars on September 2nd (English) and August 25th (Japanese), in which we will share the key findings from our Impact Report. We will hold two webinars, one in Japanese and one in English.

[Webinar in English]

Date: September 2nd
Time: 6:00-7:00PM JST / 11:00AM-12:00PM CEST
Registration form: Link (prior registration is required)
Panelists: 
โ€ข Hugues Bonshe Makalebo (Baobab Madagascar, Country Head)
โ€ข Shoira Sodiqova (Bank Arvand, Chairperson)
โ€ข Arya Murali (Gojo, Impact Lead)
โ€ข Haruna Tanaka (Gojo, Head of Corporate Planning & PMI)

[Webinar in Japanese]

Date: August 25th
Time: 12:00-1:00PM JST 
Registration form: Link (prior registration is required)
Panelists: 
โ€ข Cheriel Neo (Head of Impact)
โ€ข Haruna Tanaka (Head of Corporate Planning & PMI)
โ€ข Marco Giancotti (System & Knowledge Team Lead)
โ€ข Yoko Matsumura (Legal & Compliance Manager)

We look forward to your participation.

*(Added August 15, 2025) Hugues Bonshe Makalebo has been added as a panelist for the English webinar, in place of Mamadou Cisse.

** (Revised October 20, 2025) Number of employees (consolidated) as of March 2025 in the Impact Report P.43 has been updated on 2025/10/20.

July 18, 2025

Gojo developed its first Social Finance Framework covering bonds, loans, and equity financing, supported by an external review

Gojo & Company, Inc. (โ€œGojoโ€) is pleased to introduce a Social Finance Framework (โ€œFramework") as a guiding structure for its fundraising activities aimed at creating positive social impact.

The Framework has been designed in alignment with the Social Bond Principles (SBP) 2023 issued by the International Capital Market Association (ICMA), as well as the Social Loan Principles (SLP) 2023 issued by the Loan Market Association (LMA), the Loan Syndications and Trading Association (LSTA), and the Asia Pacific Loan Market Association (APLMA). It adheres to the four core components common to both sets of principles: (1) Use of Proceeds, (2) Process for Project Evaluation and Selection, (3) Management of Proceeds, and (4) Reporting. Development of such a Framework is the first ever initiative in Japan. The Framework is unique in a sense that it adheres to globally recognised standards, as well as accommodating equity financing, alongside debt.

In establishing this Framework, Gojo has obtained an external review from ISS Corporate Solutions, Inc. (โ€œISSโ€), an independent external reviewer. The project was supported by Nomura Securities Co., Ltd., acting as the structuring advisor.

Background and Purpose of the Framework

The Framework was developed to ensure transparency and clarify the link between Gojoโ€™s fundraising activities and the social impact we aim to achieve through inclusive financial services. It applies to a broad range of financial instruments, including both private and public bonds, loans, and equity financingโ€”domestically and internationallyโ€”enabling social financing through various means. 

Use of Proceeds and Eligible Projects
The proceeds raised under this Framework will be allocated to โ€œEligible Social Projectsโ€ that align with Gojoโ€™s mission to promote financial inclusion through socially-driven financial service providers.

External Review
To ensure the credibility and transparency of this Framework, Gojo has obtained an external review from ISS, a leading global provider of ESG ratings, sustainability disclosures, and proxy advisory services for institutional investors and corporations. ISS has confirmed that this Framework is aligned with the four core components of both the Social Bond Principles and Social Loan Principles, and that it demonstrates a high degree of alignment with Gojoโ€™s mission.

Gojo remains committed to accelerating the creation of social value through financial inclusion, in pursuit of our vision: โ€œto create a world where everyone can determine their future.โ€

โ–ผ Gojo Social Finance Frameworkย 
(JP) https://gojo.co/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Gojo_Social-Finance-Framework_Japanese.pdf
(EN) https://gojo.co/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Gojo_Social-Finance-Framework_English.pdf

โ–ผ Review from ISS
(JP) https://gojo.co/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Gojo_Bespoke-Social_UoP_Japanese.pdf
(EN) https://gojo.co/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Gojo_Bespoke-Social_UoP_English.pdf



About ISS Corporate Solutions
ISS-Corporate is a leading provider of robust SaaS and expert advisory services to companies, globally. ISS-Corporateโ€™s data-driven, research-backed Compass platform empowers businesses to understand and shape the signals they send to institutional investors, regulators, lenders, and other key stakeholders. By delivering essential data, tools, and advisory services, ISS-Corporate can help businesses around the world to be more resilient, align with market demands, and proactively manage governance, compensation, sustainability, and cyber risk initiatives. 

About Gojo & Company
Gojo is a Tokyo-based holding company of inclusive financial service providers operating in 14 countries in South & Southeast Asia, Central Asia & the Caucasus, and Africa. Gojo was founded in 2014 to extend financial inclusion across the globe. Gojo Group, including major investees, is serving 3.4 million clients across the globe as of March 2025. Gojo has been a Certified B Corporationโ„ข since January 2025, committed to the continuous improvement of its social and environmental performance.

July 11, 2025

Gojo further expands its business in Uzbekistan with investment in Renesans

Gojo & Company, Inc. (โ€œGojoโ€) is pleased to announce an expansion into Uzbekistan through acquiring a 9.8% stake in JSC Renesans mikromoliya tashkiloti (โ€œRenesansโ€) through the issuance of new shares. Gojo will support Renesans to continue pursuing its mission of delivering and developing tailored microfinance services through traditional and modern channels to people in rural areas.

Renesans is committed to providing convenient, accessible, and reliable microfinance services to individual entrepreneurs with a focus on women, MSMEs (micro, small, and medium enterprises), and the self-employed in rural areas of Uzbekistan. As of March 2025, Renesans serves over 14 thousand individual clients through its network of 21 branches, with a total loan portfolio of USD 17 million.

Turdikulov Jamshidbek Salimovich, Chairman of the Supervisory Board at Renesans, mentioned, โ€œIt is with great pleasure that we welcome Gojo, recognised as one of the fastest-growing global microfinance holding companies of the last decade, as a shareholder of Renesans. This strategic partnership marks a new chapter in Renesans' 18-year history and is further strengthened by the alignment of our core missions. This investment by Gojo signifies, first and foremost, that Renesans is progressing in the right direction towards its objectives and underscores strong confidence in the company's future. Furthermore, the extensive experience and knowledge in microfinance held by Gojo Group will not only provide invaluable support but also complement Renesans' own dedication to broadening the implementation of its core mission: to enhance the well-being of small and medium-sized businesses in rural areas through the provision of financial support. This synergy in our respective missions will undoubtedly amplify our collective impact. We are confident that the current management, now supported by Gojo, will establish Renesans as a leading player in the microfinance sector in Uzbekistan within the coming years.โ€

Speaking on this investment, Sanjay Gandhi, Co-founder, Managing Partner & CIO at Gojo, said, "Gojo is excited to make its first investment in the Uzbekistan microfinance space through this partnership with Renesans, whose values and vision strongly resonate with our commitment to financial inclusion. For almost two decades, Renesans has been focused towards providing support to women and MSMEs in rural areas, and that aligns very well with Gojoโ€™s mission of achieving universal financial access. We look forward to working together to expand their reach and deepen their impact. Gojo feels very confident that working together with the strong Renesans Management team, we will be able to make bigger inroads into the vastly underpenetrated "microfinance" market that Uzbekistan offers.โ€

GRATA International acted as the legal adviser and KPMG Uzbekistan conducted the due diligence for this transaction.

A Renesans client with her greenhouse / Renesans

About JSC Renesans 
Renesans was founded in July 2007, in Chirchik, Uzbekistan. It aims to provide convenient, accessible, and reliable microfinance services to women entrepreneurs, MSMEs, individual entrepreneurs, and the self-employed in rural areas. Renesans has been a member of the National Association of Microfinance Institutions since 2008. 

About Gojo & Company
Gojo is a Tokyo-based holding company of inclusive financial service providers operating in 14 countries in South & Southeast Asia, Central Asia & the Caucasus, and Africa. Gojo was founded in 2014 to extend financial inclusion across the globe. Gojo Group, including major investees, is serving 3.4 million clients across the globe as of March 2025. Gojo has been a Certified B Corporationโ„ข since January 2025, committed to the continuous improvement of its social and environmental performance.

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