Mekong Brahmaputra Clean Development Fund L.P., MBCDF *
Launched on 6 July 2010, Mekong Brahmaputra Clean Development Fund L.P. (MBCDF ) is the first fund focused on development using Clean Technology in the Mekong River Region, comprising Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos, Thailand and the Brahmaputra River Region, comprising Bangladesh, Nepal, Bhutan and Sri Lanka.
MBCDF is a closed end limited partnership registered in
Guernsey, The Channel Islands.
The Fund has attracted commitments of US$45m in the first
fundraising phase from leading financial institutions such as FMO,
Asian Development Bank, Finnfund and BIO. The fund will make
Investments that meet the "Triple Bottom Line" principles of
"People, Planet and Profit". These are sustainability values which
ensure that each investment has a positive impact on the
environment and contributes to sustainable development.
For further information relating to MBCDF please contact the
Fund's Chief Investment Officer, Mr. Gavin Smith: gavinsmith@dragoncapital.com.
| Fund Summary |
| Name |
Mekong Brahmaputra Clean Development Fund L.P. |
| Launch Date |
July 2010 |
| Fund Size |
Up to US$100 million |
| Term of Fund |
10 Years |
| Target Sector |
Renewable Energy, Energy Efficiency, Water and
Waste Treatment |
| Target Location |
Vietnam, Thailand, Lao, Cambodia, Nepal, Bhutan,
Bangladesh and Sri Lanka |
| Return to LPs |
Target net minimum IRR of 15% |
| Fees |
2% of committed capital, plus fund profitability
incentive fee |
| Investment Size |
US$1 - 7 million per investment |
| Holding Period |
Up to 10 years |
| Holding Percentage |
Significant minority interest (10-49%) with board
representation. |
| Type of Securities |
Ordinary shares, preferred shares, warrants or
share options, convertible debt, debt instruments and other
instruments relating to emissions reduction. |