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U.S. Agency for International Development

Catalyzing private capital for sustainable global development through grants and blended finance.

Washington

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The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) functions as a government and impact fund, deploying capital to address global development challenges. Through initiatives like the EDGE Fund and Development Innovation Ventures (DIV), it strategically uses grants and blended finance to mobilize private sector investment. USAID focuses on market-led solutions for issues such as conflict, food insecurity, climate change, and inclusive economic growth. Since 2010, DIV alone has provided over $106 million in tiered grant funding to more than 190 innovations across 50 countries, demonstrating its track record in supporting scalable solutions.

Investment profile
Investment thesis
USAID's core investment thesis is to leverage public funds to catalyze private sector capital for sustainable development outcomes. They invest in innovative, market-led solutions that address critical global challenges and demonstrate potential for significant impact and scalability. Their approach prioritizes evidence-based interventions and strategic partnerships to achieve self-reliance in partner countries.
Ticket size
Up to $200,000 (Proof of Concept), Up to $1,500,000 (Testing and Positioning for Scale), Up to $15,000,000 (Scaling Solutions)
Sweet spot
Innovations that can scale breakthrough solutions to critical global development challenges, demonstrating rigorous evidence and maximum impact per dollar.
What they add
Grant funding, Access to development expertise, Pathway to scale and sustainability, Leveraging private sector capital, Global network access, Risk mitigation for early-stage innovations
Stages
Proof of Concept (Seed) · Testing and Positioning for Scale · Scaling Solutions
Geographic focus
Global (in countries where USAID operates)
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