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USAID SAREP’s Clean Energy Investment Facilitation Platform

The USAID SAREP Clean Energy Investment Facilitation Platform (CEIFP) is a virtual platform that facilitates connections between investors and ​companies to mobilize investment in the clean energy sector.

The Clean Energy Investment Facilitation Platform onboards high-quality companies and investors from the clean energy sector. The platform allows investors to access and connect with a ​pipeline of credible investment opportunities and provides companies with access to a wider range of global investors.

Current Status of the Clean Energy Investment Facilitation Platform

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No. of Transactions
Investors onboarded
$ B
Investment Opportunity

US$XB

Assets Under Management (AUM) of Onboarded Investors

~$2M – $700M

Ticket sizes

Equity, Debt, Grant, Technical Assistance

Provided by investors

Reducing Transaction Costs
  • The Clean Energy Investment Facilitation Platform reduces transaction costs for investors and enterprises by streamlining deal sourcing, matchmaking, and market access through a centralized platform
Facilitating Connections
  • The Clean Energy Investment Facilitation Platform connects investors with relevant companies and projects, and vice versa ensuring strong initial alignment of interests and fostering one-on-one engagement
Addressing Information Asymmetries
  • Initial checks are conducted on opportunities to ensure that credible transactions are onboarded. Deal details are then provided to investors, allowing informed decisions to be made
Accelerating Deal Flow
  • The Clean Energy Investment Facilitation Platform enhances the efficiency of the transaction processes and reduces barriers to entry, which may expedite the closure of investment opportunities
Promoting Market Understanding
  • The Clean Energy Investment Facilitation Platform offers a streamlined pipeline of quality deals from the Global South, helping investors navigate a complex market
Access to a diverse range of clean energy investment opportunities

The Clean Energy Investment Facilitation Platform serves as a virtual meeting platform for capital seekers and providers. It 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 seeking Limited Partners

Access to a wide network of interested investors
The platform allows companies to showcase deal information on the portal and connect with potential investors who express interest in the deal. Deals on the platform ​contain a detailed overview of each transaction, including descriptions, capital raise requirements, and other relevant details

EV Charging SuperApp Looking to Expand to New Markets

EV Charging SuperApp Looking to Expand to New Markets

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  • Deal Size: US$11M - US$30M
  • Financing Type: Equity
  • Country: India
  • Sector: Electric Mobility
This India based SuperApp for EV charging has already achieved product-market fit and has demonstrated quarter-on-quarter growth. The company is looking to raise US$25M in equity capital to launch into..
Maintain confidentiality

The Clean Energy Investment Facilitation Platform 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

Filtering capabilities

The Clean Energy Investment Facilitation Platform allows investors to customize search to find deals that are aligned with their investment preferences. The platform allows investors to filter opportunities by instrument type, sector, geography, and more, ensuring that they are able to connect with the most relevant transactions

Transactions on the Clean Energy Investment Facilitation Platform 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 three key criteria

Company Attractiveness
  • Company attractiveness was assessed by understanding the operational and financial performance of the company, including their revenue, revenue growth, EBITDA and cashflow levels, past fundraising experience, and the management team’s experience. Additionally, project finance transactions were also assessed based on their experience in executing similar projects, the stage of the project and creditworthiness of the counterparty
Transaction Attractiveness
  • Transaction attractiveness was assessed based on the size of the fundraise, the company’s clarity in the end use of funds, target transaction close date, and the company’s desire to attract capital to raise from global investors. Additionally, project finance transactions were assessed on whether developers had equity committed to the project and the project’s ability to service debt
Impact From The Transaction
  • Impact from the transaction was assessed based on the company or project’s gender impact, impact on low-income communities, potential jobs created, and whether the sub-sector the company was operating in is yet to attract commercial capital at scale

FOCUS SECTORS

E-mobility

AC

Energy efficiency

Green hydrogen

Battery storage

Renewables

Transmission & Distribution