What we do
We back bold technology startups with solutions that transform lives and impact society. And we remain their long-term partners.
VC FUND
We provide patient venture capital to early-stage technology companies with climate and impact-focused solutions.
VC FUND
SEED
We provide SEED funding to very early-stage companies, lowering barriers to pilot new climate-focused solutions.
SEED
Our investments
CuRRENT TARGETS
HOW WE WORK
We pair capital with ADB’s deep insights and networks to help startups scale up while driving climate and gender equality impact in Asia and the Pacific.
Our Focus
Clean Energy and Industry
Sustainable Mobility and Supply Chains
Sustainable Agriculture and Food
Circular Economy and Green Materials
Green Finance and Data
Inclusive and Resilient Communities
We are proud to be backed by top institutional funds and sovereign governments globally.
Ministry for Foreign Affairs of Finland
The Ministry for Foreign Affairs promotes the security and welfare of Finland and the Finns, and strives to attain a fair and secure world. The Ministry for Foreign Affairs and the network of diplomatic missions abroad subordinate to the Ministry serve Finns, Finland’s economy and society, government leaders and Parliament.
The network of Finnish missions abroad comprises 92 offices. In addition, Finland has about 400 honorary consulates. Alongside the embassies, consulates and other service points in different countries, Finland has diplomatic missions to international organizations, such as the United Nations. The scope of activities extends from relations between states to assistance for individual citizens.
Ministry of Economy and Finance of the Republic of Korea
The Ministry of Economy and Finance (MOEF) of the Republic of Korea is committed to developing a strong economy and building growth engines through the concerted efforts of its offices and bureaus. The Ministry works to ensure macroeconomic and financial stability, effective policy coordination, efficient allocation of national resources, fiscal soundness, rational tax policies, and robust international cooperation.
Climate Investment Funds
The Climate Investment Funds (CIF) is a multilateral fund that accelerates climate action in over 70 developing countries. CIF deploys highly concessional finance to empower transformations in clean energy, resilience, nature-based solutions, and other areas.
Korea Venture Investment Corp.
The Korea Investment Corp. (KVIC) is an exclusive government backed fund of funds management institution in Korea. It also acts as a Korean government agency, with a forefront purpose of promoting the development of Korean venture capital and private equity fund industry. Since its establishment in 2005, KVIC has played a critical role in supporting Korean economy via providing funds to small to medium sized businesses in the form of contributing in the formation of VC funds with high potential value.
KVIC now manages about US$1.2 billion. So far, KVIC invest in more than 160 funds and those funds made an investment in about 1,000 companies. Its primary focus is technology-oriented venture companies in various sectors, i.e. ICT, display and bio. KVIC also pursue new areas, such as green energy and life science.
Nordic Development Fund
The Nordic Development Fund (NDF) is the joint international finance institution of the five Nordic countries. The purpose of NDF is to advance Nordic leadership in addressing climate change and development challenges through financing, knowledge and partnerships. Together with its strategic partners, NDF develops, launches and scales high-impact projects to support developing countries and the most vulnerable people affected by climate change.
