Guarantco

Funding background

GuarantCo was established in 2005 to help close the infrastructure funding gap and alleviate poverty in lower income countries across Africa and Asia. Its local currency credit solutions transform capital markets by mobilising private sector capital to finance essential infrastructure projects.

Eligibility

The proposal should meet the requirements of the PIDG investment policy (https://guarantco.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/PIDG-Investment-Policy-Biennial-Review-May-2021-Final.pdf), contribute to the local economy and make a positive impact on local people’s lives.

Financing

The guarantee cover available from GuarantCo for a single transaction is between USD 5 million to USD 50 million or the equivalent amount in local currency. Gaurantco will not typically cover more than 50 percent of the total debt of the project or corporate and can cover senior and subordinated debt but not equity. The maximum tenor is 20 years.

Applying

If eligible, complete the form on the website: https://guarantco.com/funding-requests/