Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
Overview
The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) is a ministerial department of the UK Government, formed in September 2020 through the merger of the Foreign & Commonwealth Office (FCO) and the Department for International Development (DFID). It leads the UK's diplomatic, development, and consular work around the world. The FCDO provides international development funding through various channels including grants, loans, and technical assistance to support sustainable development, reduce poverty, and tackle global challenges. It also oversees the UK's development finance institution, British International Investment (BII).
Portfolio Companies
19
Investments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Altum Credo Home Finance Private Limited | Aug 2025 | Series C Extension | - |
| Chanja Datti | Apr 2025 | Grant | Co-investor |
| AgrowSure Products and Innovations Private Limited | Sep 2025 | Grant | Co-investor |
| Savanna Circuit Technologies | - | Grant | Co-investor |
| ClimaVault Africa | Apr 2026 | Grant | Co-investor |
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FAQ
Where is Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office based?
Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office is headquartered in London, England, United Kingdom.
When was Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office founded?
Founding year information for Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office is not publicly available.
How many portfolio companies does Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office have?
Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office has 19 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.
What are some companies in Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office's portfolio?
Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include Altum Credo Home Finance Private Limited, Chanja Datti, AgrowSure Products and Innovations Private Limited, Savanna Circuit Technologies, ClimaVault Africa.
What was Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office's most recent investment shown here?
Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in ClimaVault Africa in 2026.
What sectors does Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office focus on?
Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office focuses on Frontier & Industrial Tech, Energy & Sustainability, Energy & Sustainability, Telecommunications & Networking, FinTech, Telecommunications & Networking, Energy & Sustainability, Telecommunications & Networking, Energy & Sustainability, Energy & Sustainability, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Energy & Sustainability, Energy & Sustainability, Energy & Sustainability, Energy & Sustainability, FinTech, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Energy & Sustainability, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Consumer & Commerce, Energy & Sustainability, Enterprise Software, Real Estate & PropTech, Energy & Sustainability, Enterprise Software, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Energy & Sustainability, FinTech, Consumer & Commerce, Energy & Sustainability.
What company stages does Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office focus on?
Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office typically invests at the MultiStage stage.
What is Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office's AUM?
Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office's assets under management are estimated between $10.8B and $12.6B.