Rolling
Facility
Equity

BII Direct Investment & Climate Finance

British International Investment

UK development finance institution capital — direct equity, debt, intermediated funds and guarantees — for businesses and infrastructure across Africa, South Asia and Southeast Asia, with a strong climate mandate.

Deadline
Rolling — no fixed deadline
Ticket size
Typically $5m–$100m
Access route
Direct application
Geographic focus
Sub-Saharan Africa, South Asia, Southeast Asia, Pan-African
Sector focus
Renewable Energy, Financial Institutions, Agribusiness, Health, Digital Infrastructure
Project stage
Growth, Scale-up, Expansion

Eligibility

Companies and funds operating in BII's eligible geographies meeting its ESG and impact standards.

How to access

Approach the relevant BII sector or country team with a business plan and financing need.