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U.S. International Development Finance Corp

North America, District of Columbia, United States, Washington

Description

The U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) serves as America’s development bank, strategically partnering with the private sector to address critical global challenges in developing countries. Established in 2019, DFC consolidates and modernizes previous U.S. development finance efforts, aiming to advance U.S. foreign policy and development goals. Its core mission involves mobilizing private capital for projects that foster economic growth, stability, and sustainable development, primarily focusing on sectors such as energy, healthcare, critical minerals, infrastructure, and food security. The corporation also prioritizes investments that support small businesses and women entrepreneurs, recognizing their vital role in economic empowerment.

Investor Profile

U.S. International Development Finance Corp has backed more than 108 startups, with 18 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 86 rounds, about 80% of its total and boasts 20 exits across its portfolio.

Investment Focus Highlights

  • Concentrates on Debt Financing, Post Ipo Debt, Series Unknown rounds (top funding stages).
  • Majority of deals are located in India, United States, Kenya.
  • Strong thematic focus on Financial Services, Finance, FinTech.
  • Led 16 rounds in the past year.
  • Typical check size: $1M – $1000M.

Stage Focus

  • Debt Financing (64%)
  • Post Ipo Debt (16%)
  • Series Unknown (7%)
  • Grant (5%)
  • Series B (2%)
  • Series C (2%)
  • Undisclosed (2%)
  • Series A (1%)
  • Private Equity (1%)
  • Series D (1%)

Country Focus

  • India (33%)
  • United States (14%)
  • Kenya (12%)
  • United Kingdom (7%)
  • Colombia (3%)
  • Nigeria (3%)
  • Ireland (3%)
  • Mexico (2%)
  • Brazil (2%)
  • Philippines (2%)

Industry Focus

  • Financial Services
  • Finance
  • Fintech
  • Banking
  • Energy
  • Lending
  • Health Care
  • Renewable Energy
  • Agriculture
  • Manufacturing
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Learn who this investor regularly partners with—both firms and angels—and explore their latest activity.

Who does U.S. International Development Finance Corp frequently co-invest with?

FMO
FMO
Europe, Zuid-Holland, The Netherlands, The Hague
Co-Investments: 2
Lansdowne Partners
Lansdowne Partners
Europe, England, United Kingdom, London
Co-Investments: 2
Goodwell Investments
Goodwell Investments
Europe, Noord-Holland, The Netherlands, Amsterdam
Co-Investments: 2
International Finance Corporation
International Finance Corporation
North America, District of Columbia, United States, Washington
Co-Investments: 3
Finnfund
Finnfund
Europe, Southern Finland, Finland, Helsinki
Co-Investments: 3
Mercuria
Mercuria
Europe, Geneve, Switzerland, Geneva
Co-Investments: 2
KFW DEG
KFW DEG
Europe, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany, Cologne
Co-Investments: 3
II
IDB Invest
North America, District of Columbia, United States, Washington
Co-Investments: 2
DZ BANK
DZ BANK
Europe, Hessen, Germany, Frankfurt
Co-Investments: 2
African Development Bank
African Development Bank
Africa, Tunis, Tunisia, Belvédère
Co-Investments: 2

Which angels does U.S. International Development Finance Corp often collaborate with?

PS
Pam Scott
North America, California, United States
Shared Deals: 1
BM
Brian Menell
Europe, England, United Kingdom, London
Shared Deals: 1
TK
Tim Koogle
North America, California, United States, Belvedere Tiburon
Shared Deals: 1

What are some of recent deals done by U.S. International Development Finance Corp?

Ronesans Holding

Ankara, Ankara, Turkey

Ronesans Holding offers construction, real estate development, energy, industrial facilities and health infrastructure development services.

ConstructionProperty DevelopmentReal Estate
Debt FinancingApr 16, 2025
Amount Raised: $1,300,000,000
Ilara Health

Nairobi, Nairobi Area, Kenya

Ilara Health is a health technology company that connects private clinics with diagnostic devices and pharmaceuticals.

Electronic Health Record (EHR)Health CareHealth DiagnosticsMedical Device
Debt FinancingJan 16, 2025
Amount Raised: $1,000,000
Syrah Resources

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Syrah Resources is a resource company with a diversified exploration portfolio located in southeast Africa.

Building MaterialMiningMining Technology
Post Ipo DebtJan 7, 2025
Amount Raised: $150,000,000
Mufin Green Finance

Delhi, Delhi, India

Mufin Green Finance is an NBFC that specialises in the electric vehicle (EV) market.

Electric VehicleFinancial Services
Post Ipo DebtDec 19, 2024
Amount Raised: $18,000,000
Cassava Technologies

London, England, United Kingdom

Cassava Technologies is an information technology company.

Information TechnologySoftware
Series UnknownDec 16, 2024
Amount Raised: $90,000,000
Institut Pasteur de Dakar

Dakar, Dakar, Senegal

Institut Pasteur de Dakar is a biomedical research center that develops testing kits for infectious diseases and promotes public health.

BiotechnologyHealth CareHealth DiagnosticsMedical DevicePublic Safety
Debt FinancingDec 13, 2024
Amount Raised: $45,000,000
Svakarma Finance

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Svakarma Finance is an impact focused NBFC that aims to support Micro, Small and Medium enterprises (MSMEs).

Financial ServicesFinTechInformation Technology
Debt FinancingDec 13, 2024
Amount Raised: $8,000,000
Prodigy Finance

London, England, United Kingdom

Prodigy Finance is a financing solutions for international students pursuing degrees that offer student loans for future earning potential.

EducationFinanceFinancial ServicesFinTech
Debt FinancingNov 7, 2024
Amount Raised: $310,000,000
Northern Arc

Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

Northern Arc Capital is a diversified financial services platform that meets the retail credit needs of underserved markets.

CreditFinanceFinancial ServicesFinTech
Debt FinancingNov 7, 2024
Amount Raised: $65,000,000
Arya.ag

Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India

Arya.ag is a grain commerce platform that leverages technology to provide access to storage, financing, and market linkages.

AgricultureAgTechFinTech
Debt FinancingOct 28, 2024
Amount Raised: $19,800,000
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