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The World Bank Group

The World Bank Group

Washington D.C.worldbank.org

Overview

The World Bank Group is an international financial institution and a family of five organizations that provides loans, grants, and technical assistance to developing countries with the stated mission to end extreme poverty and build shared prosperity. Its activities include financing development projects, advising on policy, and investing in the private sector through its arm, the International Finance Corporation (IFC).

Year Founded

1944

Portfolio Companies

81

Investments

The World Bank Group investments
CompanyDateStageLead
MidasApr 2024Series ACo-investor
Waterlife IndiaMay 2013GrantCo-investor
QaylTechOct 2021GrantCo-investor
FugoSep 2020SeedCo-investor
Kobo360Dec 2018SeedLead
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Key People

Darrell Pike

Co-Founder

Nayomi Perera

Managing Partner

Anaïs Sdeaal

Managing Director

Axel van Trotsenburg

Senior Managing Director

ayman hamdoun

Acting Managing Director

Christopher Caleb

Managing Director

Gary Forest

Managing Director

Geoff Jones

Managing Director

Graeme Wheeler

Managing Director, Operations

Hi Bye

Managing Director

Ingrid Bloomer

Managing Director

jeremiah mampah

Managing Director

Kashif Paracha

Managing Director

King Cap

Managing Director

Mary Vee

Managing Director

nazir malikk

Managing Director

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Sector & Stage Mix

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Investment Activity

Yearly cadence, pace, and funding raised over time.

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2024
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2026

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FAQ

Where is The World Bank Group based?

The World Bank Group is headquartered in Washington D.C., United States.

When was The World Bank Group founded?

The World Bank Group was founded in 1944.

How many portfolio companies does The World Bank Group have?

The World Bank Group has 81 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.

What are some companies in The World Bank Group's portfolio?

Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include Midas, Waterlife India, QaylTech, Fugo, Kobo360.

What was The World Bank Group's most recent investment shown here?

The World Bank Group's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in Midas in 2024.

What sectors does The World Bank Group focus on?

The World Bank Group focuses on Energy & Sustainability, Energy & Sustainability, FinTech, Energy & Sustainability, Consumer & Commerce, Healthcare & Life Sciences, FinTech, FinTech, FinTech, Enterprise Software, Energy & Sustainability, Energy & Sustainability, Frontier & Industrial Tech, FinTech, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Energy & Sustainability, FinTech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Energy & Sustainability, Energy & Sustainability, Enterprise Software, Energy & Sustainability, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Energy & Sustainability, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Energy & Sustainability, Consumer & Commerce, Energy & Sustainability, Consumer & Commerce, Enterprise Software, Energy & Sustainability, Energy & Sustainability, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Enterprise Software, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Energy & Sustainability, Consumer & Commerce, Energy & Sustainability, FinTech, Consumer & Commerce, Consumer & Commerce, Consumer & Commerce, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Enterprise Software, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Energy & Sustainability, Enterprise Software, Energy & Sustainability, Consumer & Commerce, Enterprise Software, Consumer & Commerce, Energy & Sustainability, Consumer & Commerce, Consumer & Commerce, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Energy & Sustainability, Energy & Sustainability, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Energy & Sustainability, Enterprise Software, Consumer & Commerce, Energy & Sustainability, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, FinTech, Consumer & Commerce, Enterprise Software, FinTech, FinTech, FinTech, Energy & Sustainability, Consumer & Commerce, Energy & Sustainability, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Consumer & Commerce, Enterprise Software, Energy & Sustainability, Consumer & Commerce, Frontier & Industrial Tech, FinTech, Consumer & Commerce, FinTech, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, FinTech, Enterprise Software, FinTech, Enterprise Software, Real Estate & PropTech, Consumer & Commerce, FinTech, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, Enterprise Software, Cybersecurity, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Enterprise Software, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Energy & Sustainability, FinTech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Enterprise Software, FinTech, Energy & Sustainability, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, FinTech, Energy & Sustainability, Energy & Sustainability, Real Estate & PropTech, FinTech, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, FinTech, Enterprise Software, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Enterprise Software, Healthcare & Life Sciences, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Consumer & Commerce, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Energy & Sustainability, Enterprise Software, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Enterprise Software, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Real Estate & PropTech, Energy & Sustainability, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Energy & Sustainability, Consumer & Commerce, Frontier & Industrial Tech, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, FinTech, Energy & Sustainability, Frontier & Industrial Tech, FinTech, Enterprise Software, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, Consumer & Commerce, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Energy & Sustainability.

What company stages does The World Bank Group focus on?

The World Bank Group typically invests at the MultiStage stage.

What is The World Bank Group's AUM?

The World Bank Group's assets under management are estimated between $100.0B and $117.5B.

Firmographic Details

HeadquartersWashington D.C.
Year Founded1944

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