Coa is an initiative designed to expand financing options for small-scale producers and their agro-enterprises in Southeast Mexico, working hand in hand with communities and financial institutions. Our goal is to accelerate positive impact in the agricultural sector by building a more inclusive financial market in Mexico. We envision a future where timely and appropriate capital flows unlock the growth and impact potential of rural agro-enterprises.

Coa was created as a financial platform led by Nuup, with the support of the W.K. Kellogg Foundation and as part of the Sustainable and Prosperous Communities project. The platform is the result of a co-creation process with specialized partners including Aceli Africa, The Nature Conservancy, and Dalberg.

Coa does not provide loans directly. We believe that local financial institutions—those rooted in their regions and committed to local economic development—are best positioned to drive agricultural financing. Coa’s value proposition lies in working closely with these institutions to expand their loan portfolios, not only in the productive activities they already finance but also in new areas they have yet to explore. Our objective is to finance projects led by small-scale producers seeking to adopt regenerative practices. Coa also works closely with agro-SMEs to prepare and guide them through the financing process and strengthen their financial management.

Since 2022, Coa has deployed a suite of financial instruments specifically designed to close the gap between the supply and demand for credit in southeastern Mexico.