Leveraging Capital

Leveraging Capital for the SDGs aims to close the SDG financing gap by identifying and developing investment-ready and impactful opportunities. At UNDP, we bridge the information disparities between private sector financing and investment in emerging markets, fostering private capital attraction.

Our Services

• Providing Data-Driven Technical Assistance: Our data-driven support enhances the viability of SDG-aligned enterprises, strengthening technical capacities and improving project bankability and impact. 
• Promoting Financing Opportunities: We establish networks with investors, funds, and financiers to promote funding avenues, match enterprises with potential investors, and provide assistance on financing options to foster deal flow. 
• Building a Robust Pipeline: We identify and develop a robust pipeline of SDG-aligned projects that are investment-ready leveraging partnerships, ensuring a continuous flow of opportunities for private sector investors. 

SDG Investor Platform: Discover Market Intelligence

The SDG Investor Platform provides comprehensive market intelligence on SDG-aligned investment prospects. Explore various aspects such as Investment Opportunity Areas (IOAs), countries, sectors, and targeted SDGs to identify viable projects for investment. 

• Investment Opportunity Areas: Access market intelligence on SDG-aligned business and investment opportunities derived from UNDP’s extensive research and consultations with government and private sector stakeholders.  
• Countries: Explore emerging markets with impact intelligence on SDG investment opportunities from SDG Investor Maps.
• Sectors: Investigate priority sectors, subsectors, and industries for investment that align with pressing SDG needs globally.
• Targeted SDGs: Learn how SDG-aligned investment and business strategies can drive positive change in areas such as food systems, climate, and gender equality.  

SDG Investment Facilitation

• SDG Investment Brokering: Supporting awareness raising, investment convenings, and deal facilitation for SDG deal flow. 
• Growth Stage Impact Ventures (GSIV): Promoting private sector development and strengthening the sustainable finance ecosystem for the SDGs. 
• Impact Venture Hub: Accelerating sustainable development by supporting high-impact ventures and non-profits. 
• Financial Centres for Sustainability (FC4S): A global network of financial centres hosted by UNDP, working together to achieve the SDGs. 
• Insurance and Risk Finance Facility: Designing innovative solutions to combat insurance supply and demand challenges.
• Thematic Debt Bonds: Facilitating the issuance of thematic bonds by private sector entities to unlock additional capital for projects delivering significant environmental and social benefits.