IFC Disruptive Tech, VC & Funds

Great #job opportunities in The World Bank's #Digital Transformation team! All details below. Apply by March 25.

At The World Bank Group Digital Summit, I had the privilege of joining GSMA Director-General Vivek Badrinath to discuss the critical opportunities to close the investment and usage gaps that can help build thriving digital ecosystems in emerging markets. At IFC - International Finance Corporation, we’re committed to working with partners like GSMA to make mobile devices more affordable, build digital skills, and empower digital entrepreneurs in developing countries. In fiscal year 2025, we invested $2.7 billion in digital infrastructure to unlock opportunities for underserved regions and drive inclusive growth. Watch our conversation to learn more: https://lnkd.in/eRAeSf33 #WBGDigitalSummit #digitaldivide IFC Infrastructure

🛜#DigitalTechnologies are reshaping economies, societies, and industries but how can we ensure they benefit everyone? 🌍 #IFCResearch shows that #Africa faces steep challenges for #digitization: 🧩More than half a million African firms don’t use basic digital technologies. Doing so, can bring unprecedented economic growth to the continent. 🧩Digital equipment costs 35% more in Africa than in the United States (in US dollars). 🧩Only 60% of businesses have embraced advanced digital payment methods. 🧩Over 70 million African workers could benefit from digital upgrades by businesses. These are some of the topics that will be explored at The World Bank Group’s Global Digital Summit 2025: Digital Pathways for All. Register to join: http://wrld.bg/R0BP50UXZ4J #DigitalDevelopment #WBGDigitalSummit #DigitalAfrica IFC Infrastructure IFC Economics

🔴 REPLAY: Future-Proofing Development: Creating Digital Pathways to Opportunity Watch this fireside chat between IFC Managing Director Makhtar Diop and GSMA Director General Vivek Badrinath on creating digital pathways to opportunity - 🔗 http://wrld.bg/R0BP50UXZ4J #WBGDigitalSummit #IFCDigitalInfra

📣TOMORROW: Join us for a Fireside Chat with Makhtar Diop, IFC - International Finance Corporation's Managing Director and Vivek Badrinath, GSMA's Director General Designate focusing on "Future-Proofing Development." This session is part of the 2025 #WBGDigitalSummit to explore cutting-edge solutions, share insights, and exchange discussions about the transformative work shaping the future of digital development🌐💻📱. The event brings together partners, clients, and private-sector leaders to discuss digital solutions and their role in development. 🔗 Register to watch LIVE: http://wrld.bg/R0BP50UXZ4J #IFCDigitalInfra #IFCInfrastructure The World Bank, IFC Disruptive Tech, VC & Funds, IFC Economics

Investing in the growth of a strong #startup ecosystem is essential for promoting #innovation and creating new #jobs. IFC - International Finance Corporation is investing $20 million in Revo Capital Fund III to support early-stage technology companies in #Türkiye and Central Eastern #Europe. This investment will help bridge early-stage funding gaps and boost AI-driven innovation. This marks IFC’s third investment with Revo Capital, reaffirming our commitment to fostering tech entrepreneurship and sustainable growth. Find out more here: http://wrld.bg/mwVx50VaOto IFC Europe; #IFCfunds #VCfund #VentureCapital #VC #DisruptiveTech #Startups #DigitalEconomy #Innovation

🌍 Exciting News for Africa's Tech Ecosystem! 🌍 IFC - International Finance Corporation has invested in LoftyInc Capital Management's Alpha Fund, which just reached its first close. This strategic investment will fuel the growth of Africa's brightest tech startups, spanning key regions like Nigeria, Egypt, Kenya, and Francophone Africa. LoftyInc, known for its successful early investments in innovative startups, will use the funding to focus on sectors like financial services, retail enablement, logistics, healthcare, climate tech, and artificial intelligence, promoting growth and innovation across Africa. IFC’s investment is part of #IFCStartupCatalyst, which helps address funding gaps in underserved venture capital ecosystems by supporting and investing in accelerators and seed funds focused on emerging markets. It will also be supported by #IFCScaleX, which promotes female founders, and the accelerators and investors focused on supporting them. 📲 Read more about Alpha Fund’s first close on TechCrunch: https://lnkd.in/g9wtxvuY 📲 Read more about #IFCStartupCatalyst: https://lnkd.in/gF8vXPtR 📲 Read more about #IFCScaleX: https://lnkd.in/dDayiuXU #IFCDisruptiveTech #IFCfund #TechInnovation #AfricanStartups #VC #VentureCapital #StartupGrowth #ImpactInvestment #WomenEntrepreneurs IFC Africa

🌍 Exciting News for Africa's Tech Ecosystem! 🌍 IFC - International Finance Corporation has invested in LoftyInc Capital Management's Alpha Fund, which just reached its first close. This strategic investment will fuel the growth of Africa's brightest tech startups, spanning key regions like Nigeria, Egypt, Kenya, and Francophone Africa. LoftyInc, known for its successful early investments in innovative startups, will use the funding to focus on sectors like financial services, retail enablement, logistics, healthcare, climate tech, and artificial intelligence, promoting growth and innovation across Africa. IFC’s investment is part of #IFCStartupCatalyst, which helps address funding gaps in underserved venture capital ecosystems by supporting and investing in accelerators and seed funds focused on emerging markets. It will also be supported by #IFCScaleX, which promotes female founders, and the accelerators and investors focused on supporting them. 📲 Read more about Alpha Fund’s first close on TechCrunch: https://lnkd.in/g9wtxvuY 📲 Read more about #IFCStartupCatalyst: https://lnkd.in/gF8vXPtR 📲 Read more about #IFCScaleX: https://lnkd.in/dDayiuXU #IFCDisruptiveTech #IFCfund #TechInnovation #AfricanStartups #VC #VentureCapital #StartupGrowth #ImpactInvestment #WomenEntrepreneurs IFC Africa

Investing in the growth of a strong #startup ecosystem is essential for promoting #innovation and creating new #jobs. IFC - International Finance Corporation is investing $20 million in Revo Capital Fund III to support early-stage technology companies in #Türkiye and Central Eastern #Europe. This investment will help bridge early-stage funding gaps and boost AI-driven innovation. This marks IFC’s third investment with Revo Capital, reaffirming our commitment to fostering tech entrepreneurship and sustainable growth. Find out more here: http://wrld.bg/mwVx50VaOto IFC Europe; #IFCfunds #VCfund #VentureCapital #VC #DisruptiveTech #Startups #DigitalEconomy #Innovation

NEW REPORT by The World Bank: "Global Trends in AI Governance: Evolving Country Approaches," explores the transformative potential of #AI and the need for robust governance frameworks. Here are some key highlights: 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗰𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗔𝗜:  •Education: In Sub-Saharan Africa, AI-powered chatbots like Kenya's Somanasi help bridge learning gaps. • Healthcare: AI enables accurate diagnoses and personalized treatments. • Disaster Prediction: AI forecasts natural disasters, allowing timely interventions. 𝗚𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗙𝗿𝗮𝗺𝗲𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀: • Data Privacy and Security: Protecting sensitive information is crucial. • Bias and Fairness: Inclusive data practices ensure fair AI models. • Transparency: Transparent AI systems are vital for accountability. 𝗕𝗮𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗜𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝘂𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: • Effective regulation builds trust and fosters innovation. Policymakers must balance safeguarding against risks and promoting advancement. 𝗧𝗼𝗼𝗹𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗣𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗰𝘆𝗺𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗿𝘀: • The report outlines governance tools—industry self-governance, soft law, regulatory sandboxes, and hard law—tailored to unique contexts. Download the report to explore how we can unlock AI's full potential while addressing its complexities. Let's ensure AI benefits everyone and drives positive change globally. http://wrld.bg/stq050V9GWL #AI #ArticialIntelligence #AI4Dev #Innovation