development finance institutions

The early-stage venture capital firm plans to invest in 40 start-ups across the continent.

The DFI's investment portfolio generated $2.2bn last year from equity sales, loan interest and principal receipts.

A conversation with an influential investor suggests that there is room for – and even a need for – more innovation in blended finance.

Foundations and development finance institutions are participating in Zafiri, which starts commercial operations with $176m in capital and expects to have $300m in a year.

The vehicle has exceeded its $1bn target and is tied as the third-largest private markets forestry fund.

Speaking to NPM ahead of the launch of its new five-year plan, BII’s India head Shilpa Kumar explains how it deploys capital and when it decides to partner with external GPs.

The NPM database documents more than 16,000 commitments to sustainable private markets funds.

The UK development finance institution wants to crank up its mobilisation of third-party capital with the launch of its new climate brand.

The DFI can bring 'something fresh to the party' for the likes of BlackRock and Alterra, CEO Leslie Maasdorp says.

Global Affairs Canada and blended finance network Convergence have provided a grant for the manager to develop a proof of concept.