United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is the UN's lead agency on international development, operating in approximately 170 countries and territories to eradicate poverty, reduce inequalities and exclusion, and build resilience. Its approach to investment focuses on sustainable and impact finance, aiming to align public and private capital with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). While not a traditional venture capital fund, UNDP facilitates investments, mobilizes resources, and partners with development finance institutions and the private sector to scale financing instruments such as blended finance, green bonds, and insurance. They support initiatives like the SDG Venture Scaler, which helps prepare enterprises for investment readiness.