Private credit manager
Developing World Markets, LLC
Developing World Markets, LLC is a Stamford-headquartered impact asset manager, private credit provider, and general partner platform founded in 1994. Operating as a global private credit and equity impact general partner, the firm's core investment strategy focuses on providing debt financing, subordinated debt, debt facilities, and selective equity capital to microfinance institutions (MFIs), inclusive finance platforms, climate tech solutions, and small-to-medium enterprise (SME) lenders across emerging and frontier markets. Developing World Markets targets high-impact companies operating across financial inclusion, sustainable agriculture, renewable energy, and essential services in Sub-Saharan Africa, Latin America, South Asia, and Eastern Europe.
Investment focus
- Sectors
- Financial servicesEnergy and powerAgriculture and foodHealthcareManufacturing and industrials
- Stages and strategies
- Growth
- Instruments
- DebtEquity
- Regions
- Pan-African, Europe, Asia, Americas, Middle East
Funds managed
Sources
- Partner Researchers, accessed 14 November 2026