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Call for Proposals for Venture Capital Funds
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Objectives: IDB Lab’s Venture Capital Funds Investment Program provides equity financing to venture capital and venture ...
Eligibility criteria: Eligible applicants are investment management firms seeking IDB Lab equity financing for venture capital or venture debt funds focused on Latin America and the Caribbean. The fund must invest at least 80% of its capital in companies in LAC and target early-stage investments from pre-seed ...
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Objective of the CallThrough its investment in VC funds, IDB Lab seeks to contribute to tackle critical barriers for greater development impact and social inclusion with a special focus on poor and vulnerable populations across LAC, bridging key financing
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About the Funding Agency
IADB - Inter American Development Bank - is the largest source of development financing for Latin America and the Caribbean. Established in 1959, the IADB supports Latin American and Caribbean economic development, social development and regional integration by lending to governments and government agencies, including State corporation.
About the Sectors
Social Development
Includes measures for improving well-being, inclusion, and resilience of individuals and communities through social services and protection systems.
Key areas:
- Social inclusion and social cohesion programs
- Social protection systems and safety nets
- Social care services
- Community development and vulnerable groups support
Private Sector & Trade
Entails initiatives that promote entrepreneurship, strengthen competitive markets, and expand domestic and international trade opportunities.
Key areas:
- Private sector development and SME/MSME support
- Entrepreneurship, start-ups, and business growth initiatives
- Trade facilitation, import/export, and market access
- Commerce, retail/wholesale, and free trade mechanisms
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