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Disruptive Technologies and Venture Capital

At a Glance

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Special Initiatives

With one of the largest footprints in emerging markets, IFC is uniquely positioned to help tech startups scale by offering equity, quasi-equity, and venture or asset-backed lending, sector knowledge, understanding of local markets and regulations, as well as connections to a global network of clients and partners.

IFC's Venture Capital Investments*

$1.7 B
Committed to date
75
Investments in VC Funds, Seed Funds & Accelerators (Active)
65
Investments in Tech Companies (Active)
*Data as of October 2022. Data does not include IFC’s VC investments in fintech
 

At a Glance

IFC has expanded its support to tech ecosystems with a new VC platform that will invest up to $225 million in startups across Africa, the Middle East, Central Asia, and Pakistan. Furthermore, IFC Startup Catalysts invests in seed funds, accelerators, and incubators in emerging markets that are helping early-stage companies in emerging markets grow and become ready for later-stage investment.

Special Initiatives

Startup Catalyst

IFC’s initiative that invests in incubators, accelerators and seed funds supporting early-stage startups in emerging markets. The program recently doubled with a new pool of $60M.

TechEmerge

IFC’s matchmaking program that connects tech innovators with leading organizations in emerging markets to pilot new technology solutions.

Gender

IFC’s initiatives designed to help partner funds and investee companies increase gender equality and promote gender-lens investing.

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