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IFC (World Bank Financial Services)

$1M-$100M

RollingWebsiteEst. 1956

Loan/EquityAgricultureAgriTechCreative IndustriesClimateDigitalEnergyFinTechRenewable EnergyTechGrowth

Moderate Gender LensModerate Climate Lens

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IFC offers debt and equity financing, advisory services, asset management, and investor mobilization for for-profit private sector companies, financial institutions, and partners operating in developing countries and emerging markets. Typical ticket sizes are listed at $1M-$100M. The opportunity is open and covers projects across Africa and other developing regions, with focus areas including climate business, gender, sustainability, mobilizing private capital, and sectors such as agriculture, energy, fintech, infrastructure, health, and venture capital.

What You Get

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, advisory services, and asset management that can be tailored to a client’s specific needs.

Mobilization of other investors

IFC helps mobilize private capital and other investors for impactful projects.

Technical expertise and global experience

IFC applies financial resources, technical expertise, global experience, and innovative thinking to help partners overcome challenges.

How to Apply

Go to IFC's financing page via the 'Apply for Financing' link. Review IFC products and services, then submit an application for financing through the financing application process.

Warm Intro

Recommended but not required

Geographic Focus

Africa, East Asia and Pacific, Europe, Latin America and the Caribbean, Middle East and Central Asia, South Asia, Developing countries, emerging markets

Decision Timeline

4-12 weeks depending on process

Eligibility

Private sector companies
Financial institutions
Partners in developing countries
Projects in emerging markets

Traction Required

Established operations with development impact

Team Requirements

Strong founding team

Focus Areas

Climate Business

Listed as one of IFC's priorities.

Fragile & Conflict Afflicted Situations

Listed as one of IFC's priorities.

Gender

Listed as one of IFC's priorities.

Mobilizing Private Capital

Listed as one of IFC's priorities.

Sustainability

Listed as one of IFC's priorities.

Agribusiness & Forestry