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Development finance institution

Also called: DFI

ELI5

A public institution providing finance to support development.

Used in conversation

“The development finance institution requires environmental and social safeguards.”

Definition

A government-backed institution investing to advance economic or social development, often in underserved markets.

Here “Development finance institution” means: A government-backed institution investing to advance economic or social development, often in underserved markets.

Pitch context

You will see “Development finance institution” in fundraising decks, data rooms, term sheets and investor conversations when the discussion reaches investor & fund types.

Why it matters: In investor & fund types, a loose definition can change rights, obligations, approval, disclosure or enforceability.

Caution

Meaning, enforceability and required process vary by jurisdiction and agreement; this definition is not legal advice.

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