Infuse Ventures
Description: A facility of theUnited NationsEnvironment Programme
Many barriers inhibit private sector financing of low-carbon projects in developing countries. During early development, projects carry a significant risk that is reduced only once all permits have been secured and the legal, operational and financial viability has been demonstrated. Although the investment requirements are modest in the early stages, third-party financing is usually not available. This leaves the financial burden to project developers, who are often poorly capitalised and unable to fully d
SCAF addresses this financing gap by providing financial support on a cost-sharing and co-financing basis via private equity funds, venture capital funds and project development companies through its three Support Lines. SCAF does not support individual projects on a one-off basis but rather looks into establishing a mid-term working relationship with the Cooperating Partners, supporting them in growing the team, local capacity building, early stage pipeline building and advancing specific projects to finan
SCAF adresses first-time fund managers, equity investors and development companies active in the low-carbon sector in Southeast Asia and Sub Saharan Africa.
Infuse Ventures