U.S. International Development Finance Corp

MicroVest is a private equity firm based in Bethesda, Maryland, that focuses on investments in small and medium-sized enterprises worldwide. Established in 2003, the firm primarily invests in low-income financial institutions, including microfinance institutions, consumer finance companies, and banks that support small and medium enterprises. MicroVest typically commits between $0.1 million and $15 million to its portfolio companies, utilizing various investment structures such as debt, equity, loan guarantees, and quasi-equity sub-debt. The firm has a global investment mandate, with a preference for regions including the Middle East, Latin America, Central America, Mexico, the United States, Canada, Europe, Eastern Europe, Asia, and the Indian Sub-Continent. MicroVest aims to create a positive social impact while providing investors with unique opportunities in underserved markets.