Catalyzing private sector growth where it matters most
The International Finance Corporation is the largest global development institution focused exclusively on the private sector in emerging markets.
We invest in the private sector to end poverty and boost shared prosperity.
For more than 65 years, IFC has worked with private enterprises in developing countries to mobilize capital, expertise, and influence. Our grant programs complement long-term debt and equity to unlock projects that markets alone cannot finance.
Today we operate in over 100 countries and partner with thousands of businesses — from early-stage entrepreneurs to established multinationals — to deliver lasting development impact.
Explore our grantsHow we deploy capital and accountability
Measurable impact
We invest where capital can unlock outsized development outcomes — quality jobs, climate resilience, financial inclusion, and improved livelihoods.
Trusted standards
As a member of the World Bank Group, IFC operates to globally recognized environmental, social, and governance standards.
Local partnerships
We co-create with regional banks, accelerators, and governments to ensure capital reaches the entrepreneurs who can use it best.
Catalytic capital
Our grants and concessional capital are designed to crowd in private investment, not crowd it out.