IDB Lab
Government fundWashington, D.C. · Pre-Seed–Series B
Investment thesis
The organization pursues sustainable, inclusive, and resilient development across Latin America and the Caribbean through a wide range of topic areas. These include modernizing agriculture, protecting biodiversity and natural capital, expanding reliable and diversified energy, and managing disaster and climate risk. It also focuses on financial inclusion, fiscal policy, health systems, education and youth, good jobs and the future of work, migration integration, and stronger governance and rule of law. Additional priorities cover sustainable tourism, trade and investment, transportation and infrastructure, water and sanitation, social protection, and innovation. Work is delivered with public-sector partners while mobilizing private investment.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 2, 2026.
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does IDB Lab invest at?
- IDB Lab invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B stages.
- What sectors does IDB Lab focus on?
- IDB Lab focuses on AgTech, Climate Tech, EdTech, Energy, Fintech, GovTech, Healthtech, Impact & Social Good, Mobility & Transportation, Travel & Hospitality.
- Where is IDB Lab located?
- IDB Lab is headquartered in Washington, D.C., US.
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