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 Equity InvestmentsDFC direct equity investments can provide critical support to companies committed to creating developmental impact
 DFC can provide direct equity investments into companies or projects in the developing world which will have developmental impact or advance U.S. foreign policy. Equity investments can be highly developmental because of their ability to support early and growth-stage companies that would otherwise not be able to take on debt, especially companies in low and lower-middle income countries.As a financial tool, direct equity provides DFC with greater flexibility to invest in early and growth-stage companies, partner with other financial institutions, and enable investees to scale operations more efficiently to create greater development impact. **On December 1, 2020, DFC issued a Direct Equity Request for Applications, accepting proposals for projects in all sectors and countries in which the agency is authorized to invest. Special consideration is given to investment opportunities in the renewable energy, nature-based solutions and adaptation, financial inclusion, digital connectivity, healthcare services and technology, and food security and agriculture sectors, as well as opportunities that advance DFC’s 2X Women’s Initiative.**DFC's ability to make direct equity investments will allow it to play a catalytic role in mobilizing private sector capital to create more developmental impact.Evaluation CriteriaEvaluation of prospective applicants considers the following criteria:Real revenue and demonstrated product market fitHigh growth with strong business model fundamentalsLarge commercial market with potential for scaleGrowth-stage companies with plausible exit routesExperienced management teamInvestments with like-minded DFIs, strategics, and/or private equity or venture capital firmsSound legal structures and appropriate governanceApply
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