IDB Invest

IDB Invest is an economic development agency based in Washington, D.C., established in 1985 as a member of the Inter-American Development Bank Group. It focuses on financing sustainable companies and projects that aim to enhance economic, social, and environmental development in Latin America and the Caribbean. The agency provides a variety of financial products and advisory services to large corporations, financial intermediaries, and micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs). IDB Invest seeks to support initiatives that advance clean energy, modernize agriculture, improve transport systems, and expand access to financing. By targeting projects with significant impact, it aims to foster sustainable development in the region while promoting private sector growth.

Gema Sacristan

Chief Investment Officer

James Scriven

CEO

Past deals in Guatemala

BAC Credomatic

Debt Financing in 2025
BAC Credomatic is a retail banking organization with a strong presence in South America and Central America, operating in countries such as Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, Panama, Mexico, the Bahamas, the United States, and Grand Cayman. The company is committed to continuous improvement and is driven by a passion for excellence, innovation, and creativity. BAC Credomatic provides a diverse array of financial products and services, catering to the varied needs of its customers across its extensive geographic footprint.

Kingo

Series A in 2024
Kingo Energy, founded in 2013 and based in Guatemala City, specializes in manufacturing solar energy systems aimed at providing affordable clean energy to underserved communities. As a technology startup formed in 2022, it focuses on delivering energy and connectivity solutions to off-the-grid areas in Guatemala and Colombia, where over a billion people lack access to modern energy services. Kingo serves approximately 700 communities, impacting around 250,000 individuals, predominantly subsistence-level farmers. The company designs and operates reliable energy systems that facilitate access to essential services such as education and healthcare, enabling economic opportunities in remote areas. By utilizing internet-of-things (IoT) technology, Kingo helps consumer goods and financial services expand into these regions, enhancing productivity and income potential for local residents through the installation, distribution, and maintenance of renewable energy solutions.
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