ADB Ventures Investment Fund 1 (VIF1)

Climate Fund
iSustain score 60

ADB Ventures Investment Fund 1 (VIF1) is a multi-donor trust fund that invests in early-stage companies with technology enabled solutions that contribute to multiple Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), with a focus on climate and gender impact. The fund has a 17-year fund life for holding periods of up to 10 years to maximize the opportunities for success of an early-stage company requiring more patient capital. VIF1 will contribute to multiple SDGs by applying climate (80% of investments) and gender (75% of investments) impact investment lens, primarily targeting ADB’s developing member countries (DMCs) in Southeast Asia and South Asia. VIF1 will focus on clean technology, agricultural technology, inclusive financial technology, and health technology. ADB Ventures aims to mobilize at least $360 million private capital for early-stage companies through co-investments.

Geographic focus

Central Asia
East Asia
Eastern Europe
Pacific Islands
South Asia
Southeast Asia

Sector appetite

Agriculture
Climate Adaptation
Climate Mitigation
Energy
Health
Industry
Infrastructure
Renewable Energy
Sustainable Agriculture

Fund size

USD 60 million

Eligible recipients

Private sector

Co-financing requirement

No formal co-financing requirement

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