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Development Bank of Jamaica

Development Bank of Jamaica

Kingston, Kingston Parishdbankjm.com

Overview

The Development Bank of Jamaica is a wholly-owned Government of Jamaica company mandated to foster economic growth and development. It provides financing solutions including loans, grants, and private equity/venture capital support to all levels of Jamaican entrepreneurs, with a special emphasis on micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs). The bank invests across various sectors such as agriculture, manufacturing, information technology, tourism, and energy. It provides capital through a network of financial institutions, direct lending for large projects, and acts as an anchor investor in venture capital funds.

Portfolio Companies

3

Investments

Development Bank of Jamaica investments
CompanyDateStageLead
Door Step Jamaica Limited-GrantCo-investor
Senzi.MeMar 2025AcceleratorCo-investor
Medicanja LimitedDec 2018GrantCo-investor

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Investment Activity

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FAQ

Where is Development Bank of Jamaica based?

Development Bank of Jamaica is headquartered in Kingston, Kingston Parish, Jamaica.

When was Development Bank of Jamaica founded?

Founding year information for Development Bank of Jamaica is not publicly available.

How many portfolio companies does Development Bank of Jamaica have?

Development Bank of Jamaica has 3 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.

What are some companies in Development Bank of Jamaica's portfolio?

Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include Door Step Jamaica Limited, Senzi.Me, Medicanja Limited.

What was Development Bank of Jamaica's most recent investment shown here?

Development Bank of Jamaica's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in Senzi.Me in 2025.

What sectors does Development Bank of Jamaica focus on?

Development Bank of Jamaica focuses on Healthcare & Life Sciences, Consumer & Commerce, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Consumer & Commerce.

What company stages does Development Bank of Jamaica focus on?

Development Bank of Jamaica typically invests at the Early stage.

Firmographic Details

HeadquartersKingston, Kingston Parish
Year FoundedN/A

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