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Investment Facilitation Platform (IFP)

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.

Join USAID SAREP’s Investment Facilitation Platform

USAID SAREP’s Investment Facilitation Platform (IFP) is a virtual deal hub tailored to connect enterprises and investors in the clean energy sector across SAREP focus countries. The platform serves as a vital link, enabling enterprises seeking capital and investors eager to deploy funds to discover curated investment opportunities. By facilitating direct engagements between these investors and investees the IFP aims to nurture a dynamic and self-sustaining investment ecosystem within the region. tThe platform aims to facilitate transactions not only within the SAREP focus countries but also beyond, extending its impact and reach to the Global South.

Key Focus Sectors

E-MOBILITY

E-MOBILITY

Energy efficiency

Energy efficiency

Green hydrogen

Battery storage

Battery storage

Renewables

Renewables

Sectoral Focus

The IFP aims to onboard enterprises and investors in the clean energy sector, including electric mobility, energy efficiency, renewables, green hydrogen, energy storage systems, power distribution, and other sub-sectors such as ClimateTech, IoT, distributed renewable energy, etc.

Objectives of the Investment Facilitation Platform

The IFP aims to accelerate the development of a self-sustaining investment ecosystem overcoming barriers to fast-track financing for the clean energy sector in South Asia. The main objectives of the platform are:

  • Mobilize investments in clean energy sector across the global South region
  • Enhance outreach efforts for capital seekers to connect with relevant global investors
  • Simplify the investment ecosystem to help investors navigate and find high-quality deals in the region

APPROACH

Reducing costs through a donor-oriented model

leveraging a donor-driven model, the IFP reduces transaction costs for investors and enterprises by streamlining deal sourcing, matchmaking, and market access through a centralized platform.

Facilitating connections

Connecting investors with the right companies and projects, and vice versa ensuring strong initial alignment of interests and fostering one-on-one engagement.

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Addressing information asymmetries

Initial checks are conducted on sourced opportunities to ensure that credible transactions are onboarded. Detailed information about investment opportunities is then provided to investors.

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Accelerating deal flow

Enhancing the efficiency of transaction processes and reducing barriers to entry, which may expedite the closure of investment opportunities.

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Promoting market understanding

Offering insights and guidance on the nuances of South Asian markets, helping investors navigate and strike business opportunities.

Types of transactions

The types of transactions that will be hosted on the IFP include

Corporate Finance Transactions

for example, fundraising support for e‐mobility transactions, green H2 startup ecosystem, etc.

Project Finance Transactions

for supporting renewable energy, infrastructure projects like transmission and distribution.

Clean Energy Funds

for example General Partners that are actively looking for Limited partners, equity fundraise for renewable energy platforms, etc.

Showcased opportunities cut across the region and represent both enterprise and fund investment opportunities

Impact: Currently, the IFP hosts 25+ selected, high-quality transactions spanning across sub-sectors, countries, and stages of the business cycle. The platform provides a cumulative investment opportunity with enterprises aiming to raise capital through debt, equity or grants to support development and drive growth.

Sourcing and shortlisting: Transactions are sourced through an open expression of interest (EOI) process complemented by direct outreach made to select high potential companies. Subsequently, the EOI applicants were comprehensively evaluated and shortlisted based on business and transaction attractiveness, E&S impact potential, and their commitment to engage on the platform.

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No. of Transactions
Countries in South Asia
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Investment Opportunity
Fund Investment Opportunities

~$2M – $700M

Ticket sizes

15 Equity, 3 Debt, 8 Debt + Equity

Deals

Key platform features

1. Access to a diverse range of clean energy investors and investment opportunities

The IFP serves as a virtual meeting place 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 such as:

  • Project finance transactions, for supporting renewable energy, and infrastructure projects
  • Corporate finance transactions, to support fundraising for e-mobility, renewable energy, energy efficiency and green hydrogen companies
  • Clean energy funds, General Partners that are actively looking for Limited Partners
2. Initiate discussions directly through the platform

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

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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..
3. Maintain confidentiality

The IFP is designed to restrict access to a select group of users, with investor connections shared with investees only if there is an expression of interest (EOI) in a specific transaction.

4. Filtering capabilities

Customize your search to find deals that align with your investment preferences. The platform allows you to filter opportunities by instrument type, sector, geography, and more, ensuring you connect with the most relevant transactions.

5. Donor funded model

Participation to the IFP is fully funded by USAID and comes at no cost to the participants.

6. For companies seeking funding

The platform allows you to upload deal information in the portal and connect with potential investors who express interest in your deal