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Energy for All Investor Forum
Presented by
Shabda Gyawali
Investment Manager
8th February, 2013
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Introduction to DIF
Finance first impact investment fund for Nepal providing growth
capital to SMEs
Aims to generate private sector-led growth and jobs alongside positive
social and environmental impact in Nepal
Targeted fund size of $40 MN and expecting to complete first close
before the end of Q2 this year
Building a pipeline of potential investee companies and always
welcome new investment opportunities
Were not an NGO!!!
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JP Morgan- Impact investments are investments intended to create
positive impact beyond financial return. There are 192 impact
investing fund globally with a market size of $400 BN to $1 TN.
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Investment Sectors
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RenewableEnergy
Education
HealthcareTourism
FinancialInclusion
Agriculture
Nepal has an undisputedneed for energy production
The Fund will look to invest
in small-scale hydro, wind &
solar projects, off-grid
solutions & service companies
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Investment Criteria & Guidelines
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Investment Criteria
Promoters and ManagementTeam are Clean
Meets Return Hurdles Has Identifiable Exit Options
Has Social and/orEnvironmental Impact
Is in its growth stage
Open to hands-on investors
Investment Guidelines
Investment in the form ofequity, preferred equity,
convertible debt or otherhybrid structures.
Investment size between$500K to $3 million
Lower revenue threshold of$500K
Invest in SMEs and powerprojects ranging from 4 MWto 20 MW
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Customers Geographic Reach
Employment Suppliers/ Producers
Impact
Direct and indirect
employment created by an
investment that contributes
to sustainable livelihoods
and development
End users who gain benefit
from the goods and services a
company produces
The geographic potential
and scope of impact
The impact on organisations
and individuals that supply
materials and services to acompany
Impact Measurement
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How to Apply?
If your business meets our investment criteria, wed love to hear from you.
Strong candidates can submit a 4-6 page executive summary of yourbusiness covering the following areas to [email protected]:
Business Description
Management Team Bios
Products/ Services and Customers
Financials/Operations/Marketing
Competition/ Market/ Risks
Social and Environment Impact
Qualifying candidates will be asked to submit a detailed business plan
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We partner with entrepreneurs that have the vision and the energy tobuild profitable and sustainable businesses and we provide technical and
managerial support to ensure their long-term success
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Thank You
Contact: [email protected]
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