Development Finance Corporation Belize
Venture debtBelmopan · Seed
Investment thesis
DFC provides small and micro-enterprise loans in Belize ranging from $5,000 to $40,000 at interest rates as low as 7% on a reducing balance, with terms up to five years. It funds up to 80% of a project's cost, requiring borrower contribution and loan security via guarantors or real estate. Eligible borrowers include new startups with strong proposals and successful small businesses seeking to expand or diversify. Loans support business development, machinery, equipment, business vehicles, and construction of small SME outlets. Applicants must be Belizean, legal residents, or companies with majority Belizean ownership, and the institution also offers free business project assessments.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
What they invest in
from 8 of 8 portfolio companiesCleantech ×6Energy ×6Climate Tech ×2Construction Tech ×2Marketing Tech ×2SaaS ×2Fintech ×1
HQs:Belize×4United States×1
Investments · 8 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathGo Green Ltd. is a solar energy and renewable energy company operating as an EPC and ESCO, designing, supervising, and maintaining solar and photovoltaic systems and offering energy efficiency audits.
CleantechClimate TechEnergy
Pro Solar Engineering provides renewable energy turnkey solutions—including solar, wind, and hydro power as well as hybrid systems—for off-grid and grid-tie needs.
CleantechClimate TechEnergy
AddToAny provides universal sharing and content distribution functionality, enabling websites to integrate customizable share buttons that direct content to any service via native apps or the web.
Marketing TechSaaS
SEOS International provides commercial lighting services including lighting concepts, detailed designs, supply of fixtures, logistics, and on-site installation supervision and commissioning.
CleantechConstruction TechEnergy
A solar energy provider in Belize that designs and installs grid-tie, hybrid, and off-grid solar systems with battery storage for residential and commercial customers.
CleantechEnergy
Sun's Electric designs and installs grid-tied and off-grid solar electrical systems, and provides electrical services, maintenance, repair, and consulting for residential and commercial properties.
CleantechConstruction TechEnergy
Distributor of Chromagen solar water heating systems in Belize, offering solar thermal hot water solutions for residences, hotels and resorts, swimming pools, laundry, industrial applications, and off-grid projects.
CleantechEnergySan Ignacio, BZ
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companiesReddit · simplywall.st · Jul 15, 2026
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does Development Finance Corporation Belize invest at?
- Development Finance Corporation Belize invests at the Seed stage.
- What is Development Finance Corporation Belize's typical check size?
- Development Finance Corporation Belize typically writes checks of $5K – $40K.
- What sectors does Development Finance Corporation Belize focus on?
- Development Finance Corporation Belize focuses on Advanced Manufacturing, AgTech, Energy, Sector Agnostic, Travel & Hospitality.
- Where is Development Finance Corporation Belize located?
- Development Finance Corporation Belize is headquartered in Belmopan, BZ.
Media · Podcasts & interviews
from their channelDFC's Orange Walk Representatives appear on Despierta Belize!
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10 - Presentation on Solar Water Heating in Belize - Tom Sagee, Green Sun Ltd. - DFC EE/RE Mixer
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08 - Question and Answers - DFC Sustainable Energy Business Mixer
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07 - DFC Presentation on Sustainable Energy Financing for Businesses and Homes in Belize.
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03 - Yann Garneau - Energy Consultant, ECONOLER - Benefits of Sustainable Energy for Belize
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09 - Closing Remarks - DFC Sustainable Energy Business Mixer - San Ignacio, by Shanelle Reneau AGMLO
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