Investissement (Equity Investment) Grant
In context
This call is open to startups, small and medium-sized businesses and large companies and 4 others, at seed stage, Series A and Series B and growth stage. Coverage is read from the notice itself: Global-South, Africa and Asia and 1 other.
Proparco offers equity and quasi-equity investments in companies and investment funds operating in emerging and developing economies across multiple sectors including agriculture, energy, infrastructure, and financial services. This is a portfolio investment vehicle for enterprises and funds seeking growth capital in developing markets.
About this grant
This equity investment programme supports private companies and investment funds operating in developing countries, with a focus on businesses demonstrating measurable impact and sustainability outcomes. Priority sectors include renewable energy, food systems, and climate-focused financial services, though the programme is open to other sectors across agriculture, energy, infrastructure, financial services, education, and health. Startups, small and medium-sized enterprises, large companies, social enterprises and nonprofits are eligible, provided they operate in Africa, Asia, Latin America or other parts of the Global South. Applicants must be at seed, Series A, Series B or growth and scale-mature stages. The programme takes equity stakes in qualifying businesses, which must demonstrate a clear pathway to financial sustainability and scale alongside their impact objectives. No opening or closing dates are specified.
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Key requirements
- ✓Operations or investments in emerging and developing economies
- ✓Company or investment fund structure eligible for equity/quasi-equity investment
- ✓Activity in one or more of: agriculture, urban development, education, energy, industry, infrastructure, health, or financial services
Frequently asked questions
- Who can apply for Investissement (Equity Investment)?
- Eligibility covers organisations in GLOBAL-SOUTH, AFRICA, ASIA, LATAM; startup, sme, large-company, nonprofit, social-enterprise, cooperative, consortium.
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