
Gojo & Company, Inc. (“Gojo”) is pleased to announce that it entered into an agreement to acquire an additional 90.7% stake in CJSC Bank Arvand (“Arvand”, or “the Bank”).
This follows Gojo’s initial acquisition of 9.0% stake in November 2024, bringing its total ownership in Arvand to 99.7%.
This strategic investment underscores Gojo’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, “We 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.”
"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 Gojo’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 Tajikistan’s microfinance sector, dedicated to empowering low-income families, micro-entrepreneurs, and small businesses to improve their livelihoods and contribute to the country’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 Corporation™ since January 2025, committed to the continuous improvement of its social and environmental performance.