Pomona Impact Fund II Invests $2 Million in Salvadoran Fintech Ábaco to Boost SME Financing
Antigua, Guatemala – March 28, 2025 – Pomona Impact Fund II is pleased to announce a $2 million mezzanine debt investment in Ábaco, a fast-growing Salvadoran fintech company that provides working capital solutions to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) through innovative micro-factoring products.
The investment will enable Ábaco to scale its operations and continue supporting SMEs across Central America, offering them access to fast, flexible, and digital financing options at a time when liquidity is crucial for growth and resilience.
This investment aligns strongly with Pomona Impact’s mandate to support SMEs in Central America to continue to scale their operations and impact. Through strategic, flexible capital, Pomona helps early-growth businesses address critical financing gaps while delivering measurable social and economic benefits across the region.
Founded in 2023 by Alejandro McCormack, Moises Hasbún, and Carlos Villalobos, Ábaco leverages technology to simplify access to financial services. Its core offerings include:
• CashX: Converts accounts receivable into immediate liquidity.
• Pronto Cash: Empowers businesses with on-demand liquidity for their supply chains, allowing for flexible payment terms & supplier retention.
• Ábaco Pay: Facilitates real-time supplier payments without impacting short-term cash flow.
These solutions are designed to meet the unique needs of underserved SMEs in Latin America, offering fully digital, fast, and transparent financing that enhances business agility and growth.
Quote from Alejandro McCormack, Co-founder and CEO of Ábaco Capital
“We are extremely excited to partner with Pomona Impact to support the next stage of Abaco’s growth. As the first institutional structured debt facility for a fintech in El Salvador, [MS2] this achievement sends an important signal to the broader market and reflects our rigorous processes, the health of our loan portfolio, and the execution of our tireless team. We are looking forward to scaling our impact throughout the region with a partner that aligns with our vision for a more prosperous Latin America.”
Quote from Richard Ambrose, Managing Partner of Pomona Impact Fund II
“Abaco is breaking down barriers to financial access for SME(s) in El Salvador with smart, tech-enabled solutions. Our $2 million investment reflects strong conviction in their model, their team, and the broader opportunity to drive financial inclusion across the region.”
The investment from Pomona Impact Fund II comes at a pivotal time for Ábaco, following the company’s pre-seed round and strong early market traction. With this new capital, Ábaco aims to deepen its presence in El Salvador and expand further in the region, with the goal of providing over $200 million in financing to SMEs by the end of 2026.
About Pomona Impact Fund II
Pomona Impact Fund II is a $33 million impact investment fund focused on early-growth businesses across Central America, Mexico, Colombia, and Ecuador. The fund provides flexible capital, including mezzanine debt, to companies in agriculture, basic goods and services, and the digital economy, with the goal of generating meaningful social and environmental impact alongside financial returns.
About Ábaco
Ábaco is a Salvadoran fintech company founded in 2023. Its mission is to reinvent how SMEs in Latin America access financing by offering fully digital, agile, and transparent credit products. Through tools like CashX, Pronto Cash, and Ábaco Pay, the company enables small businesses to unlock working capital, strengthen supplier relationships, and fuel growth.