OPIC - Overseas Private Investment Corporation

OPIC Investment Funds is the investment division of the Overseas Private Investment Corporation, focusing on fund and fund of funds investments in private equity. The firm primarily targets investments in the technology sector but is also active in various sectors including healthcare, education, infrastructure, telecom, media, business and financial services, and clean technology. OPIC Investment Funds concentrates on OPIC-eligible countries across regions such as the Middle East, North Africa, Central and South Asia, Southeast Asia, Sub-Saharan Africa, Russia, Central and Eastern Europe, and Latin America. The firm typically invests between $20 million and $150 million in selected funds, aiming to provide long-term debt capital investments through senior secured loans. Investments are generally made for ten to twelve years, with OPIC Investment Funds contributing no more than one-third of a fund's total capital. Established in 1987 and headquartered in Washington, D.C., the organization plays a vital role in promoting economic development in emerging markets while supporting U.S. foreign policy objectives.