Inter-American Investment Corporation

Overview

The Inter-American Investment Corporation (IIC), now known as IDB Invest, is a multilateral development bank that focuses on promoting private sector development in Latin America and the Caribbean. It offers financing and advisory services to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) across various sectors, including agriculture, energy, environment, financial services, food systems, health, ICT, non-specialized goods, private sector, tourism, transport, water, sanitation, and hygiene. The IIC's mission is to foster economic development by supporting the establishment, expansion, and modernization of private enterprises in a manner that complements the activities of the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB). IDB Invest employs a comprehensive strategy to achieve its objectives, providing financing in the form of equity investments, loans, and guarantees. It focuses on sectors such as agriculture, energy, environment, financial services, food systems, health, ICT, non-specialized goods, private sector, tourism, transport, water, sanitation, and hygiene. The institution operates across various stages of investment, including seed, early stage, growth, late stage, pre-IPO, buyout, turnaround, and distressed situations. Its geographical focus encompasses a wide range of countries in Latin America and the Caribbean, including Argentina, Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Guyana, Haiti, Honduras, Jamaica, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Suriname, Trinidad and Tobago, Uruguay, and Venezuela. IDB Invest's investment philosophy centers on promoting sustainable economic growth and social development in the region. By providing tailored financial solutions and advisory services, it aims to enhance the competitiveness and sustainability of SMEs, thereby contributing to the overall development goals of its member countries. The institution's track record includes a diverse portfolio of investments across multiple sectors and stages, reflecting its commitment to fostering private sector growth and innovation in Latin America and the Caribbean.

Investment Focus

• Focus on small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs)
• Projects that promote sustainable economic growth and social development
• Alignment with the development objectives of the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB)

Portfolio Companies