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Fund for Innovation in Development

Fund for Innovation in Development

Overview

Fund for Innovation in Development is an international financing mechanism hosted by the Agence Française de Développement that supports and scales innovative solutions to reduce poverty and inequality in low- and middle-income countries.

Year Founded

2020

Portfolio Companies

4

Investments

Fund for Innovation in Development investments
CompanyDateStageLead
Emergency Response AfricaNov 2023GrantCo-investor
BMTA&C-GrantCo-investor
Shambani Pro-GrantCo-investor
Maïa Africa SASDec 2023GrantCo-investor

Key People

Claire Bernard

Deputy Director

Gaelle Le Cleac'h - Méchinaud

Directrice adjointe (deputy director)

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Investment Activity

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FAQ

Where is Fund for Innovation in Development based?

Fund for Innovation in Development is headquartered in Paris, France.

When was Fund for Innovation in Development founded?

Fund for Innovation in Development was founded in 2020.

How many portfolio companies does Fund for Innovation in Development have?

Fund for Innovation in Development has 4 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.

What are some companies in Fund for Innovation in Development's portfolio?

Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include Emergency Response Africa, BMTA&C, Shambani Pro, Maïa Africa SAS.

What was Fund for Innovation in Development's most recent investment shown here?

Fund for Innovation in Development's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in Maïa Africa SAS in 2023.

What sectors does Fund for Innovation in Development focus on?

Fund for Innovation in Development focuses on Consumer & Commerce, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Energy & Sustainability, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Consumer & Commerce, Energy & Sustainability.

What company stages does Fund for Innovation in Development focus on?

Stage focus information for Fund for Innovation in Development is not publicly available.

What is Fund for Innovation in Development's AUM?

Fund for Innovation in Development's assets under management are estimated at over $52.4M.

Firmographic Details

HeadquartersParis
Year Founded2020

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