Development Finance Corporation Belize
Venture debtBelmopan Β· 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 7 of 7 portfolio companiesCleantech Γ6Energy Γ6Hardware Γ3Climate Tech Γ2Construction Tech Γ2AgTech Γ1Fintech Γ1Marketing Tech Γ1
HQs:BelizeΓ4United StatesΓ2
Investments Β· 7 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
Tobias Sengfelder
Bitly provides a unified platform for URL shortening, QR code generation, and landing page creation with advanced analytics and tracking capabilities.
FintechMarketing TechSaaSBrooklyn, US
Co-investorsASEBAt One VenturesAUGE-UCRBerkley Center for EntrepreneurshipBethnal Green VenturesBioHealth Innovation, Inc.+21 more
Pro Solar Engineering provides solar energy products and solutions, serving customers interested in alternative energy and off-grid systems.
CleantechClimate TechEnergyHardwareBelize, BZ
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 company that designs, installs, and monitors solar systems.
CleantechEnergyHardwareBelize, BZ
Silvan(Co-Founder / Director of Sales & Operations)Nadja(Co-Founder / Director of Administration & Purchasing)Lukas(Co-Founder / Director / Head Tech Advisor)
Sun's Electric provides solar and electrical installation services using premium products and focusing on sustainability across Oregon, Washington, California, and Belize.
CleantechConstruction TechEnergyHardware
Jon
GreenSun sells solar water heating systems, home biogas systems, water treatment solutions, and aquaponics equipment in Belize, with a focus on sustainable energy use.
AgTechCleantechEnergySan Ignacio, BZ
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has Development Finance Corporation Belize made?
- Development Finance Corporation Belize has 7 tracked investments.
- 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 β $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.
- Who does Development Finance Corporation Belize co-invest with?
- Development Finance Corporation Belize most often shares deals with At One Ventures, Designer Fund, EchoVC Partners, among 26 tracked co-investors.
Media Β· 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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