Investor & Technical Assistance Database

This database targets companies looking for financial and/or technical support. The database lists organisations and initiatives providing different kinds of support, such as capital in the form of grants, loans and equity, or technical support in the form of advice, partnership brokering or networking support. To learn more about the database, click the info button on the right. 

For current training opportunities, networking events, and calls for application, access our opportunities page. 

Use the search filters below to narrow down your search for financial and/or technical support providers.

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.

 

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Intermediary Database

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EMRC
Sub-Saharan Africa
http://www.emrc.be/

EMRC provides business-designed platforms, networking opportunities, trade-missions and capacity development programmes for the private and public sector. Their services include pre-feasibility and feasibility studies, business plans, and business development.

Type of OrganisationConsultancy, NGO
Region/CountrySub-Saharan Africa
Exact Amount
Technical Support OfferingOne-to-one advisory support, Consulting Services, Partnership brokering, investment facilitation, networking, Training, and other classroom based support (online/offline)
Focus TypeStart-ups
Focus StageGrowth Companies
The Somo Project
Sub-Saharan Africa
https://www.somoafrica.org/

Somo Africa trains, funds and mentors entrepreneurs looking to drive social change by building enterprises in their own low-income urban communities. Further, it provides business plan development support, boot camps, mentorship programs, long-term investments, partnerships and grants.

Type of OrganisationNGO
Region/CountrySub-Saharan Africa
Kenya
Finance OfferingEquity, Grants and awards
Exact Amount
Technical Support OfferingInformation sharing, resources and publications, Mentoring, Talent Placement, Network-based support, Partnership brokering, investment facilitation, networking, Training, and other classroom based support (online/offline)
Focus TypeStart-ups
Focus StageEarly Stage, Growth Companies
IB TopicsUrban development
Water and Sanitation for the Urban Poor (WSUP)
East Asia and Pacific, South Asia, Sub-Saharan Africa
https://www.wsup.com/

Water and Sanitation for the Poor (WSUP) helps to improve access to quality water and sanitation for rural and urban communities. By harnessing the expertise and sector-leading knowledge of the private sector, NGOs and research institutions, WSUP works as a professional partner to service providers in the delivery of water and sanitation programmes. It supports utilities, municipalities and the private sector, to develop services, build infrastructure and attract funding that will help them reach low-income communities.

Type of OrganisationNGO
Region/CountryEast Asia and Pacific, South Asia, Sub-Saharan Africa
Exact Amount
Technical Support OfferingInformation sharing, resources and publications, One-to-one advisory support, Consulting Services, Partnership brokering, investment facilitation, networking
Focus TypeLarge companies, Start-ups, NGOs/Non-profits
Focus StageEarly Stage, Growth Companies
SectorWater, Sanitation or Waste Management
IB TopicsUrban development
Inclusive Business Model Competition to support for piloting in Bangladesh
South Asia
https://www.dbcci.org/

<p>Dutch-Bangla Chamber of Commerce &amp; Industry (DBCCI) in an established institute for the common interest of Dutch oriented business companies and organizations. DBCCI obtained the license (no.22/99) from the Ministry of Commerce of Bangladesh as the 1st Bi-lateral Chamber of Commerce on 7th November 1999 and itself registered in Joint Stock, Reg. No. 450(07)/99 on 29th December 1999 under the Companies Act XVIII of 1994. This institute has been maintaining 194 member companies under its registration. The aim of DBCCI to keep possible contribution to achieve goal of socioeconomic development and in the local and Dutch investment and trade. In fostering the combination further, the main objectives of the institute are to provide trade and industry not only to facilitate exchanging of views and ideas but also to protect Dutch views mostly and mainly in Bangladesh based on representative discussion.</p>

<p>SNV is a not-for-profit international development organization. Founded in the Netherlands nearly 50 years ago, we have built a long-term, local presence in Asia, Africa, and Latin America. Our advisors work with local partners to equip communities, businesses, and organizations with the tools, knowledge, and connections they need to increase their incomes and gain access to basic services. SNV works to empower people to break the cycle of poverty. SNV provides innovative solutions in Agriculture, Water, Sanitation and Hygiene, and Renewable Energy in 27 developing countries worldwide.</p>

<p>SNV has joined hands with DBCCI for engaging the private sector to bring more Inclusive Business (IB) solution for readymade garments (RMG) sector. DBCCI will be supporting private companies to build knowledge, design inclusive business model, piloting and promoting in national and international arena. DBCCI is inviting private companies to design and pilot IB Models to serve RMG workers to improve their health and wellbeing.</p>

Type of OrganisationNGO
Region/CountrySouth Asia
Bangladesh
Finance OfferingGrants and awards
Amount$0 - 20,000
Exact Amount$10,000
Focus TypeLarge companies
Focus StageGrowth Companies

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