Public & institutional investors

TANMIA (Oman National Investments Development Company)

GovernmentMuscat

National investment arm focusing on strategic sectors including agro-industrial ventures, industrial expansion, and energy projects.

Venture to Future Fund

GovernmentBratislava, Slovakia

Investujeme do slovenských inovatívnych spoločností s potenciálom stať sa lídrom vo svojom segmente a expandovať na zahraničné trhy.

BlackRock

Bank, Private EquityAtlanta, United States

BlackRock is an investment company that offers its services to institutions, intermediaries, foundations, and individual investors.

Provided €122M funding for the Sendje hydroelectric project expected to expand electricity access and facilitate economic activity.

SME lending for digital and green investments via bank intermediaries, supported by EU grants, guarantees, and technical assistance

Banque de développement finançant le secteur privé, avec un portefeuille d’environ USD 44 M dont une grande partie accordée aux PME

Has launched a National Financial Inclusion and Education Strategy to improve SME inclusion, digital finance, and fintech adoption

Development Bank of St. Kitts and Nevis (DBSKN)

GovernmentBasseterre

Government-owned development bank providing the majority of SME financing in the federation, delivering loans, mentoring, training

EIB funding channeled through DBNM helps SMEs invest in renewable and efficient tech, boosting competitiveness and supporting jobs

IFC partners with BNI Madagascar to expand local-currency financing access for MSMEs, especially informal and women-led businesses

multiplier capital

BankWashington, United States

Multiplier Capital is a $1B+ growth debt platform that provides secured loans to rapidly growing, professionally-backed companies.

China Poly Group

GovernmentChina

China Poly Group Corporation Ltd is a large scale central state-owned enterprise under the management an of the family run SASAC.

Rothschild & Co.

BankLuxembourg, France

Rothschild provides strategic, M&A, wealth management and fundraising advice to governments, companies and individuals worldwide.

Provides matching equity and grants; $10.2M invested across 22 firms, leveraged $25.5M co-financing supports growing VC ecosystem

Bank of the Philippine Islands

BankPhilippines

Bank of the Philippine Islands is the oldest bank in the Philippines still in operation and is the country's third largest bank.

Central Bank of Haiti (BRH)

GovernmentPort-au-Prince

Oversees national financial inclusion, promotes microfinance regulation, leads digital payment modernization (Maya Declaration).

First MicroFinance Bank - Tajikistan (FMFB‑T)

BankDushanbe

Leading microfinance and SME-focused bank, offering loans, digital remittances, green financing, and financial literacy programs

National Bank of Vanuatu (NBV)

BankPort Vila

State-owned bank with 29 branches including rural areas offering loans, savings, micro‑financing, and business literacy programs

Bank of New York Mellon Wealth Management

Bank, Corporate VCNew York, United States

BNY Mellon delivers informed investment management and investment services in 35 countries and serves clients around the world.

Bank of Saint Lucia (Eastern Caribbean Financial Holding Co.)

BankCastries

Largest bank in Saint Lucia offering SME tailored lending products (loans up to EC$1M), overdrafts, POS, and business solutions

Indonesia Investment Authority (INA)

GovernmentJakarta

Sovereign wealth fund mobilizing domestic and foreign capital into infrastructure, renewables, transport, and strategic sectors

Supports SMEs through infrastructure development, business support, and resilience measures has aided over 800 startups / SMEs.

Established regional credit unions with branches and points of service across 14 counties; formalized credit union regulations

Fond inovacii a technologii

GovernmentSlovakia

Informácia pre potenciálnych záujemcov o investície: Fond inovácií a technológií vstúpil v roku 2025 do post-investičnej fázy.

BPIFrance

GovernmentParis, Ile-De-France, France

Bpifrance provides financial solutions for companies that are booting up the listing on the stock exchange and credit equity.

Leading commercial bank in Laos; specializes in SME loans and long-term financing, cultivating enduring client relationships.

Former program via National Economic Development Board; implementation has been inconsistent amid institutional fragmentation

Sovereign fund investing in strategic sectors renewables, healthcare, agribusiness, SMEs. Offers co-investment and de-risking

COVID-response loan facility (TT$300M) with government guarantee through banks like Republic, First Citizens, Scotiabank, RBC

Investment conglomerate in Almaty delivering SME financial access via banking, brokerage, and capital market infrastructure.

National Science Foundation

GovernmentUnited States

America’s Seed Fund at the National Science Foundation awards nearly $200 million annually to startups and small businesses.

Republic Bank (Grenada)

BankSt. George's

Regional bank offering SME loans (startup, expansion, working capital), trade finance, business advisory tools (SME Toolkit)

Offers tailored loans, guarantees, and working capital for SMEs, including women-led businesses and contract-based financing

Offered emergency SME loans (12 - 60 mos) to support businesses during COVID-19 under AFD/Proparco’s “Choose Africa” program

Indigenous-run bank using traditional assets (pig tusks, mats) as currency (livatu); operates with formal banking structure.

Public innovation fund dedicated to financing Algerian startups in tech, manufacturing, and agro-industrial transformation.

Banca Transilvania

BankRomania

Banca Transilvania is one of the leading banks in Romania, consistently ranked as one of the country's most trusted brands.

New York Private Bank & Trust

BankNew York, United States

Discover wealth management services, co-investing strategies, and trust solutions designed to grow and protect your assets.

U.S. Department of Defense

GovernmentUnited States

U.S. Department of Defense aims to provide the military forces needed to deter war and protect the security of the country.

Central Bank policy aiming to spur bank investment in startups; limited transparency and uptake due to risk-averse culture

Business Finland & Business Finland Venture Capital Ltd

GovernmentHelsinki, Finland

Public agency offering grants, innovation funding (e.g., Young Innovative Company), and VC support via its investment arm.

EIB Global provided a €50 million loan plus risk-sharing with MAIB, unlocking an additional €44 million portfolio to MSMEs

Leading microfinance provider partnering with IFC to expand services, strengthen governance, and reach remote communities.

Kuwait Finance House (KFH)

BankKuwait City

Awarded "Best SME Bank in Kuwait" in 2024; offers sharia-compliant SME products like Murabaha, Ijara, letters of guarantee

Supports 500+ entrepreneurs and 15,000+ MSMEs (50% women-owned, 25% youth-owned) with finance and ecosystem strengthening.

EIB provides credit lines and guarantees via intermediaries (like Mano Bankas) for SME growth and sustainable investments