Private Infrastructure Development Group (PIDG) - InfraCo

Support Entity Type
PPF
Project Stage Supported
  • Enabling environment/capacity building for project proponents
  • Project scoping, ideation, and concept note development
  • Development of pre-feasibility studies
  • Development of feasibility studies
  • Project financial structuring
  • Matchmaking with investors and funders
Funding Type
Grants
Loans (concessional and market-rate)
In-kind contributions
Other
Other Funding Type
Equity, Guarantees
Type of Recipient
Private sector
Climate Objective
Cross-cutting
Region
East Asia and Pacific
Middle East and North Africa
South Asia
Sub-Saharan Africa
Sectors and Themes
Agriculture
Energy
Infrastructure and Industry
Nature-based Solutions and Ecosystem Services
Transport
Waste
Water
Co-financing Requirement
Yes
Application Frequency
Rolling
Contact Information

Contact PIDG via their 'Contact us' page: https://pidg.org/contact-us/

The Private Infrastructure Development Group (PIDG) works with public and private partners to bridge financing gaps, directing capital and expertise into projects that promote climate resilience and sustainable growth. Working throughout the project lifecycle, PIDG reduces financial risk, transforms markets and builds local capacity, creating a deep and lasting impact. PIDG offers technical assistance, project development support, and debt solutions for projects in Africa and south and south-east Asia.

Regarding project preparation solutions, PIDG originates, develops, structures, invests in and manages projects to accelerate and de-risk their progress from early stage to operation. Through their investments, PIDG has created a pipeline of bankable projects ready to attract private capital. The PIDG project development solution is InfraCo.

As a project developer, PIDG:

  • Provides patient capital as part of their work to de-risk sustainable infrastructure projects in emerging and developing markets.
  • Has a track record of project development and structuring expertise.
  • Provides support to embed high standards of HSES and business integrity, and to maximise the development impact of the project.
  • Can enable access to relevant support, such as technical assistance grants, guarantees and long-term debt through their multiple solutions.
Eligibility Criteria

Please see PIDG's investment criteria outlined within their Investment Policy: PIDG-Investment-Policy-2024.pdf