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World Bank
AddedFeb 15, 2024
UpdatedJun 28, 2026
World Bank

World Bank

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World Bank: An international institution providing loans and grants to low/middle-income countries for capital projects.

Location
Washington, D.C., DC, US
Founded
1994
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The World Bank is an international financial institution that provides loans and grants to the governments of low- and middle-income countries for capital projects. It focuses on various sectors including infrastructure, education, and energy, with investments typically in the seed and Series B stages. The World Bank operates globally, aiming to reduce poverty and support sustainable development through its financial assistance.

Notable portfolio companies include Bransys, Coursera, and Qorax Energy. Key decision-makers at the World Bank include President Ajay Banga, Managing Director Axel van Trotsenburg, and Chief Economist Indermit Gill. The institution's investment philosophy centers on fostering economic development and reducing poverty. Additionally, the World Bank offers unique value-add services such as comprehensive research, policy advice, and technical assistance to its portfolio companies.

World Bank - Portfolio Snapshot

Portfolio activity breakdown across disclosed investments and stages

Total Investments3
Current Portfolio Count3
Total Portfolio Exits0

Top Investment Stages

Seed2 (66.7%)
Series B1 (33.3%)

Stage Mix

Seed 67%Series B 33%

Concentration shown as share of disclosed investments by stage.

Recent Investments

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Bransys

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Qorax Energy

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Coursera

World Bank - Classification

NAICS
  • 520000Finance and Insurance
SIC
  • 6000Depository Institutions
ISIC
  • 6492Other credit granting
Show 11 more industry codes
NAICS
  • 522200Nondepository Credit Intermediation
  • 522290Other Nondepository Credit Intermediation
  • 522299International, Secondary Market, and All Other Nondepository Credit Intermediation
  • 920000Public Administration
  • 522000Credit Intermediation and Related Activities
  • 522100Depository Credit Intermediation
  • 522110Commercial Banking
SIC
  • 6080Foreign Banking And Branches And Agencies Of Foreign Banks
  • 6082Foreign Trade and International Banking Institutions
  • 9100Executive, Legislative, And General Government, Except Finance
  • 6020Commercial Banks