USAID SAREP’s Investment Facilitation Platform
The USAID SAREP Investment Facilitation Platform (IFP) is a virtual deal room that facilitates connections between investors and companies to mobilize investment in the clean energy sector in South Asia.
The IFP provides a platform where to showcase high-quality deals in the sector to investors and provide a platform for companies (capital seekers) connect with relevant global investors.
Log in to the IFP to explore clean energy deals in South Asia
EoI for Investors Considering Investments in the Clean Energy Sector in South Asia
Under USAID’s South Asia Regional Energy Partnership (SAREP), CrossBoundary has developed an Investment Facilitation Platform (IFP), a virtual deal hub tailored to connect companies and investors in the clean energy sector across SAREP focus countries. The IFP supports investors in navigating the complex South Asian market by showcasing high-quality transactions that have undergone an initial screening based on the attractiveness of the company, the transaction, and the resulting impact arising from successful closure of the transaction. Investors onboarded to the IFP will be able to access and filter clean energy deals in the region in accordance with their investment criteria.
Ultimately, the platform aims to facilitate transactions not only within the SAREP focus countries (Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, the Maldives, Nepal, and Sri Lanka) but also beyond, extending its impact and reach to the Global South.
* Required
Highlights of the Investment Facilitation Platform
~$2M – $700M
Ticket sizes
Equity, Debt, Technical Assistance
Instruments Provided by Investors
Key platform features
The IFP serves as a virtual meeting platform for capital seekers and providers and gives investors access to a broad spectrum of investment opportunities in the clean energy sector. The platform features a variety of transactions including project finance, corporate finance and clean energy funds looking for Limited Partners
- Deal Size: US$51M - US$100M
- Financing Type: Equity, Debt
- Country: Sri Lanka
- Sector: Renewables (Wind / Solar / Hydro)
EoI for Investors Considering Investments in the Clean Energy Sector in South Asia
Under USAID’s South Asia Regional Energy Partnership (SAREP), CrossBoundary has developed an Investment Facilitation Platform (IFP), a virtual deal hub tailored to connect companies and investors in the clean energy sector across SAREP focus countries. The IFP supports investors in navigating the complex South Asian market by showcasing high-quality transactions that have undergone an initial screening based on the attractiveness of the company, the transaction, and the resulting impact arising from successful closure of the transaction. Investors onboarded to the IFP will be able to access and filter clean energy deals in the region in accordance with their investment criteria.
Ultimately, the platform aims to facilitate transactions not only within the SAREP focus countries (Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, the Maldives, Nepal, and Sri Lanka) but also beyond, extending its impact and reach to the Global South.
* Required
The IFP is designed to restrict access to a select group of users, with investor connections shared with companies only if there is an expression of interest in the transaction.
Customize search to find deals that align investment preferences. The platform allows to filter opportunities by instrument type, sector, geography, and more, ensuring connect with the most relevant transactions.
Participation to the IFP is fully funded by development capital and comes at no cost to the participants.
Approach to deal selection
Transactions on the IFP were sourced through an expression of interest (EOI) process that was open to the public and was complemented by EOI solicitation through direct outreach to high-quality companies that may be looking to raise capital. Subsequently, the EOI applicants were comprehensively evaluated and shortlisted based on four key criteria, including:
Company attractiveness
Transaction attractiveness
Impact
Commitment to engage on the IFP
Focus countries
India
Bangladesh
Nepal
Sri Lanka
Maldives
Bhutan
Key Focus Sectors
E-MOBILITY
Energy efficiency
Green hydrogen
Battery storage
Renewables
TRANSMISSION & DISTRIBUTION
Objectives of the Investment Facilitation Platform
By leveraging a development capital-driven model, the IFP reduces transaction costs for investors and enterprises by streamlining deal sourcing, matchmaking, and market access through a centralized platform.
Connecting investors with the right companies and projects, and vice versa ensuring strong initial alignment of interests and fostering one-on-one engagement.
Initial checks are conducted on opportunities to ensure that credible transactions are onboarded. Detailed information about investment opportunities is then provided to investors, allowing informed decisions to be made.
Enhancing the efficiency of transaction processes and reducing barriers to entry, which may expedite the closure of investment opportunities.
Offering a streamlined pipeline of quality deals from South Asia, helping investors navigate a complex market.
Why investment facilitation to the clean energy sector in South Asia is critical
South Asia’s low-carbon energy goals and increasing demand call for a significant increase in energy sector investments. The region represents a huge opportunity for energy transition investments by 2030. Given the high growth potential, global investors have shown keen interest in the market. However, due to the depth and complexity of the region, these investors often shy away from investments due to several barriers, including macro, sectoral, and firm‐level constraints. Addressing these barriers is crucial to unlocking the full potential of South Asia’s energy market.