Fintech at IFC

For more than a decade, IFC has supported Fintech companies that focus on technology-driven innovation in financial services. By mid-2020, we had invested more than $600 million in equity and debt in early- and growth-stage companies around the globe.

We are a long-term partner and investor with the ability to provide growth and expansion capital, sector knowledge, and access to our global network.

Our Investment Criteria

  • Outstanding management team and capable investors / shareholders
  • Tech-driven business models with the potential to disrupt existing industries and/or expanding reach to new markets
  • Late venture or growth stage with existing revenues and strong unit economics
  • Potential for market lead through sustainable competitive or first-mover advantage

For business plans and general inquiries, please email Fintech@lawmoney.ru or reach out to our team members directly.

What we offer

  • Multi-stage capital from early stage to growth equity, long-term debt, and other financial products that can be tailored to our clients’ needs
  • Expertise from Fintech investments in Africa, Asia, and Latin America, making IFC the largest emerging-market Fintech investor
  • The IFC-sponsored network of Fintech CEOs from 80 companies around the world
  • Unparalleled international experience and presence with local teams in 98 countries
  • Access to World Bank Group relationships with financial services regulators and access to IFC portfolio companies.

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Key Numbers

IFC's Fintech Investments*

$506 MILLION

    INVESTMENTS SINCE INCEPTION

64 COMPANIES

    INVESTED TO DATE 

$158 BILLION

    ANNUAL PAYMENTS VOLUME BY PORTFOLIO COMPANIES

2.1 BILLION

    LOANS ORIGINATED

360 MILLION

    INSURANCE POLICIES SOLD

19.5 BILLION

    TRADE VOLUME FACILITATED

*Data as of December 31, 2021