GuarantCo
Overview
Established in 2005, GuarantCo is a development finance institution that provides credit guarantees to encourage private investment in infrastructure projects in low-income countries across Africa and Asia. By offering local currency credit solutions, GuarantCo aims to bridge the infrastructure funding gap and support economic growth in these regions. The organization is part of the Private Infrastructure Development Group (PIDG) and is funded by the governments of the United Kingdom, Switzerland, Australia, and Sweden, through the PIDG Trust, the Netherlands, through FMO and the PIDG Trust, France through a stand-by facility, and Canada through a repayable facility. GuarantCo is rated AA- by Fitch and A1 by Moody’s. GuarantCo’s activities are managed by GuarantCo Management Company, which is part of Cardano Development. GuarantCo's investment strategy focuses on mobilizing private sector capital to finance essential infrastructure projects, thereby developing local capital markets in emerging and frontier economies. The organization has a diverse portfolio spanning various sectors, including power and energy, transportation, water and sanitation, and digital communications infrastructure. GuarantCo operates in multiple countries, including Bangladesh, Benin, Cambodia, Cameroon, Chad, Côte d’Ivoire, Gabon, Ghana, India, Iraq, Jordan, Kenya, Madagascar, Mali, Mongolia, Nepal, Nigeria, Pakistan, Palestinian Territories, Philippines, Senegal, South Africa, Sri Lanka, Tanzania, Thailand, Togo, Uganda, and Vietnam. Through its innovative financial risk management products, GuarantCo has facilitated significant investments in infrastructure, improving access to essential services for millions of people and creating numerous jobs in the regions it serves. The organization continues to seek new opportunities aligned with its investment policy to further its mission of sustainable infrastructure development in low-income countries.
Investment Focus
- Projects must be located in low-income countries across Africa and Asia
- Projects should aim to develop local capital markets
- Projects must focus on essential infrastructure sectors such as power and energy, transportation, water and sanitation, and digital communications infrastructure
Portfolio Companies
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What sectors does GuarantCo invest in?
GuarantCo invests in Transportation, Manufacturing, Social Infrastructure, Digital Communications Infrastructure, Power/Energy and Water, Sewage and Sanitation, and is based in London, England, United Kingdom. GuarantCo is listed as a institutional investor in the ConnectSafely investor database.
What stage does GuarantCo invest at?
GuarantCo backs companies at Growth, Late Stage, Pre-IPO and Buyout.
Which regions does GuarantCo invest in?
GuarantCo invests across India, Ghana, Kenya, Pakistan, Jordan and Bangladesh.
Who are the partners at GuarantCo?
Team members listed for GuarantCo include Chinmay Naralkar (Deputy CEO) and Surabhi Visser (Deputy CEO).
What companies has GuarantCo invested in?
GuarantCo's portfolio includes National Bank of Iraq, Vivriti Capital, Chartered Speed, Robust International Nigeria, Dhamana, THACO Agri Cambodia, Binh Thuan Plastic Group Vietnam and First Finance II Cambodia.
How do I contact GuarantCo?
GuarantCo's contact details — including LinkedIn — are listed in the ConnectSafely investor database, along with its website and the LinkedIn profiles of its partners.
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