$18,000,000 In Venture Capital For Starting Businesses in Thailand, India, Korea And Others

This program supports equity investments in telecommunications, consumer reports, and financial services in the following areas: Bangladesh, India, Indonesia, Laos, Korea, Philippines, Sri Lanka, Thailand, and Vietnam. This program is designed to promote and facilitate U.S. investment in emerging market economies by working with private capital to make direct equity and equity related investments. Investment funds are designed to complement OPIC loan products. Each investment fund must meet OPIC policy requirements, including impacts on the U.S. economy and employment. Contact OPIC, Terrye Dewey, CFO, Olympus Capital Holdings, 153 E. 53rd St., 45th Floor, New York, NY 10022; 212-292-6622; Fax: 212-292-6644; {info@opic.gov}; {http://www.opic.gov/subdocs/public/publications/fundlist.htm}.