The U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) has provided multiple foreign investment financings, direct loans, guaranteed loans, equity investments, and grants from 2021 through 2025, focusing primarily on sectors such as healthcare, climate action, renewable energy, financial inclusion, and technology startups, with a notable emphasis on India and other emerging markets. Key recipients include Quadria Capital Fund III, National Investment And Infrastructure Master Fund, Sael Industries Limited, Global Access Fund IV LP, and various miscellaneous foreign awardees. The DFC committed amounts ranging from $1 million to $250 million, with loan subsidy costs disclosed for guaranteed and direct loans. The Agency for International Development also issued grants supporting digital economy initiatives, women's empowerment, and health programs, particularly in India. Other U.S. agencies like the Department of the Interior and the Department of Health and Human Services provided smaller grants for projects in India. The investments and grants aim to support growth-stage companies, microfinance institutions, climate-smart agriculture, women's economic empowerment, and infrastructure development in emerging markets, especially in India. Additionally, the World Bank Group's International Finance Corporation (IFC) is investing in financial institutions in the Kyrgyz Republic to support women entrepreneurs.
U.S. International Development Finance Corporation - grant (2024) Recipient: Miscellaneous Foreign Awardees Amount: $1,750,000 Outlayed: $175,000 Purpose: TA to support project development and capacity building for potential and existing portfolio companies of Sustainable
U.S. International Development Finance Corporation - direct loan (2023) Recipient: Clime Finance Private Limited Amount: $10,000,000 Loan subsidy cost: $181,000 Purpose: On-lending to MSMEs engaged in climate adaptation and mitigation activities in India Country: India
U.S. International Development Finance Corporation - direct loan (2022) Recipient: Yulu Bikes Pvt Ltd Amount: $9,000,000 Loan subsidy cost: $409,500 Purpose: $9m debt request to expand electric bike fleet for goods delivery Country: India https://t.co/lvUfDK3jQJ