Emerging & Frontier Markets

Culmen Capital provides specialized capital solutions for businesses operating in high-growth emerging and frontier economies. We understand the unique challenges and opportunities these markets present, including regulatory complexities, currency considerations, and the importance of local partnerships. Our team structures transactions that balance growth potential with appropriate risk mitigation.

Development Finance

Our development finance practice connects businesses with capital designed to achieve both financial returns and positive social impact. We arrange financing that supports:

  • Infrastructure projects addressing critical development needs

  • Small and medium enterprise lending platforms

  • Microfinance institutions and inclusive financial services

  • Healthcare, education, and essential services delivery

  • Affordable housing and urban development initiatives

International Financial Institutions

We leverage deep relationships with multilateral development banks, development finance institutions, and impact investors to structure blended finance solutions. Our expertise includes:

  • Co-financing arrangements with development banks

  • Guarantees and risk-sharing facilities

  • Technical assistance funding to enhance project viability

  • Concessional and commercial financing combinations

  • Special purpose investment vehicles with IFI participation

Economic Development

Our economic development practice supports businesses contributing to sustainable growth in emerging economies. We arrange capital for:

  • Industrial development and manufacturing capacity

  • Technology transfer and innovation ecosystems

  • Workforce development and skills training initiatives

  • Value chain integration and formalization

  • Special economic zones and industrial parks

Political Risk Insurance

Our team navigates the complexities of political risk mitigation, structuring comprehensive solutions to enhance investment security. We arrange:

  • Traditional political risk insurance products

  • Currency inconvertibility protection

  • Expropriation and regulatory risk coverage

  • Contract frustration and sovereign non-payment protection

  • Violence and business interruption mitigation