BASE DE DATOS DE INVERSORES Y ASISTENCIA TÉCNICA

Esta base de datos se dirige a empresas que buscan apoyo financiero y/o técnico. En ella figuran organizaciones e iniciativas que prestan diferentes tipos de apoyo, p. ej., capital en forma de subvenciones, créditos y capital accionarial, o apoyo técnico en forma de asesoramiento o desarrollo de alianzas para la consolidación de redes de contactos.

Tenga en cuenta que esta base de datos solo está disponible en inglés.

ABOUT THE DATABASE

Who is this database for?

This database aims to serve inclusive businesses that are looking for sources of support to help them grow, ranging from capital to technical support.

 

What does the database cover?

This database lists organizations that provide technical and financial support to inclusive businesses. The database will continue growing as support organizations are registered. Inclusive businesses are diverse, and so too are the range of organizations that provide support and the types of support they offer. The resources listed cover a continuum of financing solutions, from grants and concessional financing to commercial finance and private equity. They also include organizations and initiatives providing technical assistance (TA), advice, partnership brokering, information, advocacy, and networking. The database is easy to navigate and provides useful filters such as the range of financial support provided and the stage of enterprise supported (if such information is available). 

More organizations will be added over time and suggestions are welcome. Other database that we recommend include:

► GET.invest: focused on renewable energy in Africa
► Nexus for Development: focused on Southeast Asia
 The Mix: Database on microfinance services

Why and how was the database developed?

Inclusive business entrepreneurs often face difficulties identifying partners that could provide crucial financial and technical support. Even though such support is available, information about it is often fragmented and hard to find. The database addresses this challenge, making information on financial and technical support easy to identify and navigate by providing easily searchable categories and filters.

The entries and information provided in the database are compiled by the research team using information publicly available on organization websites or provided directly by the organizations themselves. 

 

Who developed the database?

The Practitioner Hub for Inclusive Business (now inclusivebusiness.net) and the Asian Development Bank set up this database to help overcome this challenge. The Connect to Grow programme supported further development of this database in 2016, specifically to include intermediaries in its target countries. In late 2017 and 2018, the DFID Impact Programme funded the most comprehensive review and update of the database yet, which was implemented by Endeva. The Endeva team reviewed the categories and all existing entries, and also added hundreds of entries with the support of the Aspen Network of Development Entrepreneurs (ANDE) and other partners.

ANDE has just launched a new site of their own that provides data about financial and non-financial support available for small and growing businesses in a specific city or country. ANDE’s Ecosystem Snapshots aim to help those supporting entrepreneurs to foster conditions in which businesses can thrive. 

 

USING THE DATABASE

What can users search for on the database?

You can keep your search for organizations broad by just selecting the finance and/or technical support offering you are looking for or you can narrow down your search by selecting further filters such as type of organization, sector, region/country etc. If you are looking for a specific topic that is not included in the current category list, use the keywords search bar to search the entire database. This will return results on that topic from the whole database.

 

If users want all entries from Asia, does one need to select all Asian countries, too (or ditto for other continents)?

No. If you would like to see all the material for one continent, for example South Asia, select ‘South Asia’ under the ‘Region/Country’ filter and click on the ‘Apply’ button. This will bring up all intermediaries that provide support in South Asia.

 

Country

Intermediary Database

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Sitawi
América Latina y el Caribe

SITAWI Finance for Good was founded in 2008, and is an organization that pioneered the development of social impact financial solutions and the analysis of the social and environmental performance of companies and financial institutions.
The Social Finance program is responsible for the development of Social Impact Bonds (BIS) in Brazil and the management of Philanthropic Funds (FF) and of the Social and Environmental Revolving Funds (FSR), based on which donations, loans, and impact investments are made to organizations and enterprises committed to impact, regardless of their being for-profit or non-for-profit organizations.

Type of OrganisationDevelopment Finance Institution
Region/CountryAmérica Latina y el Caribe
Brasil
Exact Amount
Focus TypeLarge companies, Small and growing businesses, Start-ups, NGOs/Non-profits
Familia Sánchez Navarro- Flux financiera
América Latina y el Caribe

Flux Financiera is a multiple-purpose financial institution that contributes to the comprehensive growth of Mexican SMEs, particularly those that are aware of their social and environmental impact and create jobs that help sustainable development in our country.

Type of OrganisationDevelopment Finance Institution
Region/CountryAmérica Latina y el Caribe
México
Finance OfferingDebt finance
Exact Amount
Technical Support OfferingPartnership brokering, investment facilitation, networking
Focus TypeSmall and growing businesses
Focus StageEarly Stage, Growth Companies, Mature
Common Fund for Commodities - CFC
Mundial

The Common Fund for Commodities (CFC) is an autonomous intergovernmental financial institution, established in 1989 within the framework of the United Nations. The CFC provides support to projects investing in commodity value chains to deliver sustainable development impact from “field to the fork”. The support is offered mainly through loans to finance equipment, working capital or trade finance needs. The CFC seeks applications of projects that have reached a state of economic, social and environmental sustainability. These applications should clearly show operational and financial viability, with a proven track record.

CFC solicits proposals through the Open Call which is made public every 6 months with deadlines in April and October each year.

Type of OrganisationDevelopment Finance Institution, Impact investment fund/ impact investment fund manager/ impact focused venture capital fund
Region/CountryMundial
Finance OfferingDebt finance
Amount$500,000 - 2M
Exact AmountUSD 300,000 - USD 1,500,00
Focus TypeSmall and growing businesses
Focus StageGrowth Companies, Mature
School of Social Entrepreneurs India
Asia Meridional

School of Social Entrepreneurs India offers a 9-month fellowship programme to help start a social enterprise, community project or charity. The programme supports people who are working on developing their idea and are ready to invest time in getting it operational.

Type of OrganisationChallenge Fund/Programme/Facility
Region/CountryAsia Meridional
India
Exact Amount
Technical Support OfferingFellowship, One-to-one advisory support, Consulting Services, Training, and other classroom based support (online/offline)
Focus TypeStart-ups, NGOs/Non-profits
Focus StageEarly Stage

2jiajiri is a skills development and job creation program being implemented by KCB Foundation that seeks to catalyse employment and wealth creation among existing jua kalia entrepreneurs and the youth.

Type of OrganisationChallenge Fund/Programme/Facility
Region/CountryÁfrica Subsahariana
Kenia
Finance OfferingDebt finance
Exact Amount
Technical Support OfferingMentoring, Talent Placement, Network-based support, Training, and other classroom based support (online/offline)
Focus TypeStart-ups
Focus StageEarly Stage
IB TopicsJuventud
Africa Development Bank (AfDB) Group
Oriente Medio y norte de África, África Subsahariana

The African Development Bank (AfDB) Group finances projects, programmes and studies in the areas of agriculture, health, education, public utilities, transport and telecommunications. AfDB manages the African Development Fund (ADF) providing concessional funding for projects and programmes and technical assistance for studies and capacity-building activities.

Type of OrganisationDevelopment Finance Institution, Govt/Donor/State-owned enterprises
Region/CountryOriente Medio y norte de África, África Subsahariana
Finance OfferingDebt finance, Grants and awards
Exact Amount
Focus TypeNot specified
Africa50
África Subsahariana

Africa50 is a platform and fund for infrastructure development and financing in Africa focused mostly on projects in the energy and transport sectors. Africa50 provides equity and equity-like investments.

Type of OrganisationGovt/Donor/State-owned enterprises, Private equity fund/ Private equity fund manager/ venture capital fund
Region/CountryÁfrica Subsahariana
Finance OfferingEquity
Exact Amount
Focus TypeLarge companies, Start-ups
Ashden Awards
Mundial

<p>The Ashden Awards recognise and award the most promising energy enterprises that are contributing to a low-carbon future. It also mentors and provides customised business development support to all awardees. To be eligible for an award, organisations must have an innovation that has been proven on the market for atleast a year. Awards can be given for a specific renewable energy or energy efficiency programme, enterprise or building, or for a specific product or service.</p>

Type of OrganisationChallenge Fund/Programme/Facility, Foundation
Region/CountryMundial
Finance OfferingGrants and awards
Exact Amount
Technical Support OfferingMentoring, Talent Placement, Network-based support, Partnership brokering, investment facilitation, networking
Focus TypeStart-ups, NGOs/Non-profits
Focus StageEarly Stage, Growth Companies
SectorEnergía
Asian Development Bank (ADB)
Asia Oriental y Pacífico, Europa y Asia Central, Asia Meridional

<p>The Asian Development Bank (ADB) assists its members, and partners, by providing loans, technical assistance, grants, and equity investments. ADB supports private sector development with direct financial assistance by funding and supporting private enterprises, financial institutions, and private equity funds, as well as by mobilizing international capital for private companies.</p>

Type of OrganisationDevelopment Finance Institution, Govt/Donor/State-owned enterprises
Region/CountryAsia Oriental y Pacífico, Europa y Asia Central, Asia Meridional
Finance OfferingEquity, Debt finance, Grants and awards, Guarantees
Exact Amount
Technical Support OfferingAdvocacy, Information sharing, resources and publications, One-to-one advisory support, Consulting Services
Bangladesh Small and Cottage Industries Corporation (BSCIC)
Asia Meridional

<p>The Bangladesh Small and Cottage Industries Corporation (BSCIC) provides financial and non-financial services to small and cottage companies. Credit facilities are sourced from BSCIC's own fund, banks and financial institutions. BSCIC is committed to the governmental agenda, currently focusing on digitalization.</p>

Type of OrganisationGovt/Donor/State-owned enterprises, Private equity fund/ Private equity fund manager/ venture capital fund
Region/CountryAsia Meridional
Bangladés
Finance OfferingDebt finance
Exact Amount
Technical Support OfferingOne-to-one advisory support, Consulting Services, Training, and other classroom based support (online/offline)
Focus TypeStart-ups
IB TopicsInnovación