Lesotho National Development Corporation

Overview

Lesotho National Development Corporation (LNDC) is a government agency established to promote industrial development and investment within Lesotho. Its primary objective is to stimulate economic growth by facilitating and investing in businesses and value chains that create employment opportunities for the Basotho people. LNDC focuses on sectors such as manufacturing, agriculture, mining, tourism, renewable energy, and technology and innovation, aiming to diversify the economy and enhance its resilience. The corporation's investment strategy encompasses various stages, including seed, early stage, growth, late stage, buyout, turnaround, and distressed investments. LNDC operates primarily within Lesotho, targeting domestic industries to bolster the national economy. By providing support and resources to both local and foreign investors, LNDC seeks to establish a robust and diversified economic landscape that offers sustainable employment and development prospects for the country. LNDC's commitment to fostering a conducive environment for business growth is evident through its comprehensive support services, which include facilitating access to finance, attracting foreign direct investment, and offering trade-enhancing services for improved market penetration. Through these efforts, LNDC plays a pivotal role in driving Lesotho's economic development and creating a diversified economy with opportunities across multiple sectors.

Investment Focus

• Focus on sectors such as manufacturing, agriculture, mining, tourism, renewable energy, and technology and innovation
• Target investments at various stages including seed, early stage, growth, late stage, buyout, turnaround, and distressed
• Operate primarily within Lesotho to bolster the national economy
• Provide support and resources to both local and foreign investors
• Establish a robust and diversified economic landscape offering sustainable employment and development prospects