The Global Impact of Delphos International on Sustainable Development

Delphos International has been a driving force in international development for nearly four decades, facilitating capital flows to high-impact projects across emerging markets. The firm has played a key role in supporting infrastructure, financial inclusion, agriculture, and renewable energy financing through innovative financial structuring and strategic partnerships. And by continuing to unlock access to global funding sources, Delphos is directly and indirectly shaping the economic landscape of developing regions.

Strategic Partnerships Fueling Regional Development

Delphos International has consistently leveraged strategic partnerships to foster economic development in emerging markets. By collaborating with regional financial advisory firms, development finance institutions (DFIs), and global investors, Delphos has facilitated transformative projects that address critical infrastructure needs, enhance financial inclusion, and promote sustainable growth.

A notable example is its 2021 alliance with YW Capital, a South African advisory firm. This partnership was designed to unlock international funding for infrastructure, energy, and financial services projects across Africa. By combining Delphos’ access to global DFIs with YW Capital’s local expertise, the collaboration has helped bridge the financing gap for major regional economic initiatives.

Beyond Africa, Delphos has facilitated cross-border financial flows in Latin America, Asia, and Eastern Europe. Its advisory services have helped governments and private enterprises secure funding from institutions such as the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC), the International Finance Corporation (IFC), and the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD).

Empowering SMEs and Strengthening Financial Inclusion

A thriving small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) sector is crucial for economic resilience. Unfortunately, access to finance is often challenging for these SMEs, especially in emerging markets. Delphos knows this, so part of its most critical objectives is to address these funding gaps. Over the years, it has done a good job at this. Earlier in January 2025, Delphos advised Maxxa, a leading Chilean fintech company, in securing $10.6 million worth of funding from Symbiotics, a Swiss-based impact investment firm. This capital injection has allowed Maxxa to expand its innovative lending model, which uses AI-driven credit assessments to accelerate loan approvals for underserved businesses.

Similarly, Delphos recently helped to arrange a $15 million financing package for Mongolia’s Bogd Bank. The facility, backed by the U.S. DFC, was designed to increase lending to women-owned enterprises and green-sector projects, advancing both gender equality and sustainable economic development. These efforts underscore Delphos’ commitment to bridging the financing gap for SMEs and promoting financial inclusion on a global scale.

Advancing Women’s Economic Security

Delphos has strongly committed to gender-focused economic initiatives, particularly in Africa. During U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris’s visit to Zambia in April 2023, Delphos pledged to mobilize $250 million by 2027 to support women-led enterprises and gender-equitable economic growth. A significant portion of this funding—$100 million—was earmarked for digital financial inclusion and women-driven clean energy projects.

This initiative aligns with global efforts to close the gender financing gap, recognizing that empowering women entrepreneurs leads to broader economic gains. By mobilizing private capital and structuring gender-smart investments, Delphos is helping to reshape the economic prospects of women-led enterprises across Africa and beyond.

Supporting Agricultural Development and Food Security

Agriculture remains the backbone of many developing economies, yet access to finance for agribusinesses is often limited. In July 2024, Delphos advised Pearl Dairy Farms Limited, a leading East African dairy processor, in securing $35 million in debt financing from IFC and the Dutch development bank FMO. This funding has enabled Pearl Dairy to modernize its Ugandan facilities and establish a new packaging facility in Kenya.

The impact of this investment extends beyond the company itself—more than 15,000 local farmers stand to benefit through Pearl Dairy’s Dairy Development Program, which provides technical training, better market access, and productivity-enhancing resources. By securing capital for agribusinesses, Delphos is helping to strengthen food security, create jobs, and boost rural economic development.

Driving Green Financing and Sustainable Development

With climate change posing an existential challenge to global development, the need for sustainable financing has never been greater. Delphos has been at the forefront of green finance, advising clients on securing funding for renewable energy and climate-smart projects.

One notable example is its structuring of financing for a Central American solar energy project, securing funds from climate-focused investors to expand the region’s renewable energy capacity. Additionally, Delphos has facilitated green bond issuances, helping emerging market businesses attract capital for sustainable infrastructure and energy-efficient technologies.

Delphos’ advisory work with Bogd Bank on a $15 million green financing deal in Mongolia has set a precedent for environmentally responsible banking in Asia. Delphos is actively shaping the global transition to a low-carbon economy by directing capital toward eco-friendly businesses and sustainability-linked financial products.