• Development Finance Institution or Donor Agency

U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC)

U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) is America's development bank. DFC partners with the private sector to finance solutions to the most critical challenges facing the developing world today. They invest across sectors including energy, healthcare, critical infrastructure, and technology. DFC also provides financing for small businesses and women entrepreneurs in order to create jobs in emerging markets. DFC investments adhere to high standards and respect the environment, human rights, and worker rights.

  • Stages of Support

    • Idea
    • Start-up
    • Early
    • Growth
    • Mature

Organization Programs

Regional Programs: Climate-Focused Funds

  • Investment Instruments

    • Equity
    • Debt
    • Grant
    • Guarantees

  • Sectors of Focus

    • Green and Renewable Energy
    • Sustainable Agriculture and Aquaculture
    • Water and Sanitation
    • Circular Economy and Waste Reduction
    • Sustainable Forestry and Reforestation
    • Disaster Risk Reduction and Mitigation

  • Services

    • Invest or provide direct financial support to SGBs or entrepreneurs
    • Invest into funds targeting small and growing businesses (SGBs) or entrepreneurs

  • Nonfinancial Services

    • Capacity development services

  • Capacity development services

    • Performance or impact measurement and management support

  • Focus Tech

    • No

  • Focus Population

    • Rural entrepreneurs
    • Base of the pyramid population
    • Women entrepreneurs
    • Minority or disadvantaged populations
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