IFC Venture Capital

General contacts

Investor type

Founded

1956

AUM

Location

Washington, District of Columbia, United States

Investment Ticket

$10-50 m

Investment Stage

Seed Series A Series B Late Stage (Series C+)

Region of investment

North America South America Europe Middle East Africa Asia Australia and others

Investor profile last updated: 31 August, 2026

Profile

IFC Venture Capital is a global development institution focused on the private sector in developing countries. It aims to promote economic development and improve lives by investing in impactful projects. With a large team and a unique position in emerging markets, IFC stands out for its commitment to fostering innovation and sustainable growth through technology ventures.

The firm invests in various sectors including Agribusiness, Creative Industries, Education, Financial Institutions, Health, Infrastructure, and more. IFC supports tech-driven business models in high-impact areas such as Fintech, Health Tech, Agtech, and Climate Tech. They have committed $3 billion in venture capital, focusing on startups and venture capital funds across Africa, the Middle East, Central Asia, and Pakistan.

Notable investments include TechEmerge - matchmaking program, Startup Catalyst - incubators and accelerators, and various tech companies in emerging markets. IFC's approach combines equity, quasi-equity, and venture lending to help startups scale effectively.

Industry

Edtech Financial Services ClimateTech AgriTech Mobility HealthTech Technology Fintech E-commerce/Marketplace Healthcare Services Other Infrastructure Manufacturing Agriculture Education

IFC Venture Capital Funds

Name	Type	Industry	Stage	Region	Size	AUM	Launch date
IFC Venture Capital Fund	Venture Capital (VC)	Education Agriculture Manufacturing Infrastructure Other Healthcare Services Financial Services Edtech	Seed Series A Series B Late Stage (Series C+)	North America South America Europe Middle East Africa Asia Australia and others	$1-5 m	—	January 2022

Contacts

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Title

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Xiaomin Mou Senior Investment Officer - Head of China Venture Capital

Senior Investment Officer - Head of China Venture Capital

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Ruzgar Barisik Senior Investment Officer

Senior Investment Officer

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FAQs about IFC Venture Capital

Is IFC Venture Capital a venture capital or private equity firm?

IFC Venture Capital is a venture capital firm. It backs companies at Seed, Series A, Series B and Late Stage (Series C+), writing tickets of $10-50 m.

Where is IFC Venture Capital located?

IFC Venture Capital is located in Washington, District of Columbia, United States.

When was IFC Venture Capital founded?

IFC Venture Capital was founded in 1956.

What sectors and industries does IFC Venture Capital invest in?

IFC Venture Capital invests in companies and startups in Edtech, Financial Services, ClimateTech, AgriTech, Mobility, HealthTech, Technology, Fintech, E-commerce/Marketplace, Healthcare Services, Other, Infrastructure, Manufacturing, Agriculture, Education.

What is IFC Venture Capital geographical focus of investments?

IFC Venture Capital invests in companies and startups in North America, South America, Europe, Middle East, Africa, Asia, Australia and others.

At what stages of companies and startups does IFC Venture Capital typically invest in?

IFC Venture Capital invests in companies and startups at Seed, Series A, Series B, Late Stage (Series C+).

What is the usual amount of IFC Venture Capital investment?

IFC Venture Capital usually invests $10-50 m on average.

What are the contacts of IFC Venture Capital?

IFC Venture Capital can be reached through its website ifc.org/wps/wcm/connect/Topics_Ext_Content/IFC_External_Corporate_Site/Venture+Capital, its LinkedIn page and its X account. Its general enquiries address is [email protected]. Cold-mailing a general inbox rarely reaches a partner, so Private Equity List also lists the investment-team contacts for IFC Venture Capital — names, roles, verified work emails and LinkedIn profiles — available on a Pro plan from $129/month (see pricing). Contacts are sourced from the firm's website and LinkedIn and re-verified on a rolling cycle. Spot a stale contact, or none at all? Report it — we re-run that firm within 48h and get back to you.

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