U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) is America’s development bank. DFC partners with the private sector to finance solutions to the most critical challenges facing the developing world today.

We invest across sectors including energy, healthcare, critical infrastructure, and technology. DFC also provides financing for small businesses and women entrepreneurs in order to create jobs in emerging markets. DFC investments adhere to high standards and respect the environment, human rights, and worker rights.

DFC makes America a stronger and more competitive leader on the global development stage with greater ability to partner with allies on transformative projects. Further, we provide the developing world with financially sound alternatives to unsustainable and irresponsible state-directed initiatives.

 

What We Offer

• Equity Financing - Direct equity and support for investment funds.

• Debt Financing - Direct loans and guarantees of up to $1 billion for tenors as long as 25 years, with specific programs targeting small and medium U.S. businesses.

• Political Risk Insurance - Coverage of up to $1 billion against losses due to currency inconvertibility, government interference, and political violence including terrorism. DFC also offers reinsurance to increase underwriting capacity.

• Technical Development - Feasibility studies and technical assistance accelerate project identification and preparation to better attract and support private investment in development outcomes.