International Finance Corporation (IFC)

The International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, is the largest global development institution dedicated to the private sector in emerging markets. Established in 1956, IFC operates in over 100 countries, leveraging its capital, expertise, and influence to create markets and opportunities in developing nations. In fiscal year 2025, IFC committed a record $71.7 billion to private companies and financial institutions in developing countries, aiming to end extreme poverty and boost shared prosperity.

IFC's investment strategy encompasses a wide range of asset classes, including venture capital and private equity, with a focus on various stages of company development, from seed to late-stage investments. The organization targets multiple industries, such as technology, healthcare, agriculture, financial services, infrastructure, energy, education, manufacturing, retail, telecommunications, transportation, real estate, media, consumer goods, and tourism. Geographically, IFC's investments span regions including the United States, Africa, East Asia and Pacific, Europe, Latin America and the Caribbean, Middle East and North Africa, South Asia, Sub-Saharan Africa, Central Asia, Pakistan, China, India, Indonesia, Brazil, Mexico, Nigeria, South Africa, Egypt, Turkey, Vietnam, and the Philippines.

IFC's mission is to leverage the power of the private sector for global good, transforming ideas into investments that promote green growth, inclusive jobs, and impactful projects. By providing investment, advisory, and asset-management services, IFC supports private-sector development in developing countries, aiming to improve living standards and mobilize financial resources for private enterprises. The organization is committed to accountability, diversity, equity, and inclusion, ensuring that its investments have a positive impact on communities and the environment.