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$1M – $500M
IFC finances private sector companies and financial institutions in developing countries, including across Africa. It offers debt and equity financing, alongside advisory and asset management support, with typical ticket sizes of $1 million to $500 million. IFC also helps mobilize other investors for projects that support private sector growth and demonstrate development impact.
Debt and equity financing
IFC provides debt and equity to the private sector through a range of benchmark and bespoke products.
Investment, advice, and asset management
IFC provides investment, advice, and asset management offerings that are mutually reinforcing and can be tailored to a client’s specific needs.
Technical expertise and global experience
IFC applies financial resources, technical expertise, global experience, and innovative thinking to help partners overcome financial, operational, and other challenges.
Investor mobilization
IFC mobilizes other investors and private capital for projects in developing countries.
Commercially viable businesses with clear development impact. Must demonstrate additionality (why IFC capital vs commercial capital). Strong ESG compliance. They invest directly and through funds.
Advisory services, IFC brand credibility, co-financing network, ESG support
Very slow process. Heavy reporting requirements. Extensive environmental and social compliance needed.
Use IFC’s 'Apply for Financing' page under 'Work With Us' to start the process. Applications should clearly show private sector impact in a developing country and explain how financing, advisory support, or investor mobilization would help address operational or financial challenges.
1956
Active Since
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Deploying
Direct and indirect investments in 884 African businesses. Invested in Norrsken22, CRE VC, other Africa funds.