Liberian Bank for Development and Investment

Overview

Established in 1961, the Liberian Bank for Development and Investment (LBDI) is a national development bank in Liberia, providing financial services to support economic growth and development. The bank commenced operations in 1965 as a Development Finance Institution (DFI) and expanded its services to include commercial banking in 1988. LBDI is owned by both public and private shareholders, including the Government of Liberia, the National Social Security & Welfare Corporation, and various international and local institutions. LBDI's mission focuses on facilitating the creation and expansion of small, medium, and large-scale productive businesses across various sectors, such as agriculture, industry, and services, including tourism ventures. The bank aims to provide increased goods and services to meet the growing consumption requirements of the economy. Its strategic areas of focus include corporate governance, digitization and economic inclusion, climate finance, infrastructure, agriculture, and other sectorial growth, as well as recapitalization and appropriate capital management. With a diverse portfolio, LBDI invests in sectors such as agriculture, infrastructure, real estate, manufacturing, services, tourism, technology, healthcare, education, energy, telecommunications, transportation, retail, construction, and more. The bank's investment approach spans various stages, including seed, early stage, growth, late stage, pre-IPO, buyout, turnaround, and distressed situations. LBDI's commitment to national development is evident through its extensive network of branches across Liberia, serving communities and businesses nationwide.

Investment Focus

• Projects that contribute to economic growth and development in Liberia
• Alignment with LBDI's strategic focus areas
• Viable business plans with clear financial projections
• Demonstrated potential for job creation and capacity building

Portfolio Companies