Direct Equity and Debt Investments Grant
In context
This call is open to startups, small and medium-sized businesses and large companies and 1 other, at prototype and pilot stage, seed stage and Series A. Coverage is read from the notice itself: Global-South, Africa and Asia and 1 other.
Finnfund provides direct equity and debt financing to commercially viable projects in developing countries that advance sustainable development across forestry, agriculture, energy, financial services, and digital infrastructure. The fund targets projects with proven business models seeking growth capital in emerging markets.
About this grant
An organisation based in Finland provides direct equity and debt financing to commercially viable projects in developing countries that advance sustainable development. Eligible sectors include forestry and reforestation, renewable energy, regenerative agriculture, financial services, and digital infrastructure. Funding is available as equity investment, debt financing, or blended structures. Projects must demonstrate a proven business model and clear commercial viability. Startups, small and medium-sized enterprises, large companies, and social enterprises may apply. Applicants must be located in or primarily serve developing countries across Africa, Asia, Latin America, and the broader Global South. Projects at seed stage through mature scale are eligible.
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Key requirements
- ✓Project must be commercially viable with clear business model
- ✓Must advance sustainable development outcomes in eligible sectors
- ✓Located in or serving developing countries
- ✓Equity or debt financing structures available
Frequently asked questions
- Who can apply for Direct Equity and Debt Investments?
- Eligibility covers organisations in GLOBAL-SOUTH, AFRICA, ASIA, LATAM; startup, sme, large-company, social-enterprise.
Relevant sectors
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Forestry funding supports afforestation, reforestation, sustainable forest management and avoided deforestation. Money flows from climate finance, nature programmes, results-based payments and corporate buyers of forest carbon. Calls typically require land tenure clarity, community engagement and a credible plan to monitor tree survival over time.
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