IDB Lab

IDB Lab

District of Columbiabidlab.org

Overview

IDB Lab is the innovation and venture capital arm of the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) Group, founded in 1993. Its mission is to improve lives in Latin America and the Caribbean by fostering innovation and entrepreneurship to drive social inclusion, environmental action, and productivity. IDB Lab mobilizes financing, knowledge, and connections to support early-stage ventures, new technologies, and innovative markets, with a focus on benefiting poor and vulnerable populations. It invests directly in startups and also acts as a limited partner in regional venture capital funds.

Portfolio Companies

24

Website

bidlab.org

Investments

CompanyDateStageLead
ISA SaúdeOct 2025Series BCo-investor
AvivaAug 2025VC RoundLead
Bia EnergyNov 2024Series A ExtensionLead
Poás BioenergyJul 2024GrantCo-investor
AinwaterApr 2024GrantCo-investor

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SeedSeries ASeries BGrowth

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HeadquartersDistrict of Columbia
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