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Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Europe, England, United Kingdom, London

Description

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office is a government organization.

Investor Profile

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office has backed more than 5 startups, with 3 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 3 rounds, about 60% of its total and boasts 0 exits across its portfolio.

Investment Focus Highlights

  • Concentrates on Grant, Seed rounds (top funding stages).
  • Majority of deals are located in United Kingdom, Ghana, Bangladesh.
  • Strong thematic focus on Agriculture, CleanTech, Electric Vehicle.
  • Led 3 rounds in the past year.

Stage Focus

  • Grant (80%)
  • Seed (20%)

Country Focus

  • United Kingdom (60%)
  • Ghana (20%)
  • Bangladesh (20%)

Industry Focus

  • Agriculture
  • Cleantech
  • Electric Vehicle
  • Smart Cities
  • Energy
  • Peer To Peer
  • Renewable Energy
  • Solar
  • Biotechnology
  • Manufacturing
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Who does Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office frequently co-invest with?

Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation
North America, New York, United States, New York
Co-Investments: 1
Zayed Sustainability Prize
Asia, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi
Co-Investments: 1
United States Agency for International Development
North America, District of Columbia, United States, Washington
Co-Investments: 1
KFW DEG
Europe, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany, Cologne
Co-Investments: 1
European Union
Europe, England, United Kingdom, London
Co-Investments: 1
Siemens
Europe, Bayern, Germany, Munich
Co-Investments: 1
Wangara Green Ventures
Africa, Greater Accra, Ghana, Accra
Co-Investments: 1
Mercy Corps Ventures
North America, Oregon, United States, Portland
Co-Investments: 1
Shell Foundation
Europe, England, United Kingdom, London
Co-Investments: 1
Microsoft
North America, Washington, United States, Redmond
Co-Investments: 1

What are some of recent deals done by Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office?

CREST

Slough, Buckinghamshire, United Kingdom

CREST is a not-for-profit accreditation body that represents the technical information security industry.

Association
GrantSep 17, 2024
AgDevCo

London, England, United Kingdom

AgDevCo is a specialist investor that focuses on agribusinesses to support small and medium-sized enterprises.

AgricultureBusiness DevelopmentFinance
GrantSep 5, 2024
Amount Raised: $32,940,073
Legume Technology

East Bridgford, Nottinghamshire, United Kingdom

Legume Technology produces organic, contaminant-free, and biostimulant products to increase yield.

AgricultureBiotechnologyManufacturing
GrantAug 27, 2024
Amount Raised: $2,849,875
SOLshare

Dhaka, Dhaka, Bangladesh

SOLshare is a leading climate-tech company located in the heart of Bangladesh.

EnergyPeer to PeerRenewable EnergySolar
GrantJun 2, 2024
Amount Raised: $2,200,000
Kofa

Accra, Greater Accra, Ghana

Kofa is an automotive company that utilizes the latest electric battery and motor technology.

CleanTechElectric VehicleSmart Cities
SeedMay 24, 2023

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