U.S. International Development Finance Corporation

The U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) is America's development bank and the international investment arm of the U.S. Government. Established in 2019 through the BUILD Act by merging the Overseas Private Investment Corporation (OPIC) with the Development Credit Authority (DCA) and other offices, DFC partners with the private sector to mobilize capital for strategic investments that advance U.S. foreign policy and strengthen national security. Based in Washington, DC, DFC operates as an independent federal agency with a board that includes the U.S. secretaries of State, Treasury, and Commerce. DFC has invested over $109.7 million across East and West Africa from 2021 to 2025, with a strong focus on fintech and health technology sectors. The institution has provided debt financing to companies including M-KOPA, Trella, and ILARA HEALTH, while also supporting early-stage ventures in climate finance and logistics. DFC's African portfolio concentrates on Kenya, Egypt, Nigeria, and Rwanda, where it finances solutions addressing critical development challenges. The institution provides debt financing, equity investments, political risk insurance, and project development support, with investments structured to generate returns while supporting creditworthy projects that create lasting economic growth.