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Eligibility: CDC provides equity capital for sustainable business ventures in emerging markets. There is no requirement that projects involve a British partner. Projects should generate attractive rates of return, be commercially viable, and have a positive effect on long-term growth in developing countries. CDC has four distinct business principles that guide its investment financing related to business integrity, environmental sustainability, health and safety, and social issues. CDC will only invest in companies meeting international best practice in these areas.
For more information on these principles, see:
http://www.cdcgroup.com/how_we_can_help/....
Types of Projects Funded: CDC Capital Partners invests in consumer business, financial institutions, healthcare, minerals, oil, and gas, power, property, transport, telecommunications, and emerging technologies. The group can provide funding for new ventures, privatizations, expansions, and management buy-outs (MBOs). In 2002, the group decided to narrow its focus to South Asia and Africa, although projects in other regions will still be considered. For more information on the types of projects funded in each sector, see:
http://www.cdcgroup.com/our_people/sector_specialists.asp
Financial Instruments: CDC provides risk capital in the forms of equity, quasi-equity and mezzanine financing. The Group is willing to take minority or majority stakes in companies and to hold on to that stake for 6 years or more. CDC will also assist companies in bringing in third-party financing sources.
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