British International Investment
London, United Kingdom
Overview
British International Investment (BII), founded 1948 as CDC Group (the world's first development finance institution, renamed 2022), is the UK's DFI, deploying long-term patient capital -- fund commitments, direct equity, and debt -- into private companies in developing/frontier markets to catalyze private investment and jobs. Sector focus spans financial services, infrastructure, healthcare, education, technology, manufacturing, and food/agriculture, with climate finance (renewables, adaptation) now a strategic priority. Targeted GBP1.5-2bn in annual investment under its 2022-2026 strategy.
Key Facts
- AUM
- USD 10.0B
- Geography focus
- Africa and South Asia, including India
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Last updated April 20, 2026