About KIDF

Supporting the national economy – by turning investment into impact.

Kazakhstan Investment Development Fund (KIDF) is a state-owned direct investment institution established by the Presidential Decree No.829 dated January 30, 2019 to attract foreign direct investment into Kazakhstan’s non-extractive sectors. Link to decree

MISSION

To accelerate the flow of international capital into Kazakhstan’s economy by co-investing with foreign partners in high-impact, commercially viable projects.

Legal structure

State-owned fund under the AIFC jurisdiction.

Governed by a high-level Board of Directors comprising senior government officials and national policymakers.

What we offer

KIDF provides equity co-investment and institutional support to help international investors enter and grow in Kazakhstan, supporting projects at every stage:

SOURCE

Identify and evaluate high-potential investment opportunities
Assess feasibility, validate key assumptions, and test project bankability

STRUCTURE

Design optimal project implementation frameworks
Define investment terms, governance, and partnership structures

FINANCE

Co-invest in equity on a minority basis
Attract additional capital from IFIs and sovereign funds
Support access to long-term debt in local and foreign currency

FACILITATE

Navigate administrative procedures and secure regulatory approvals
Accelerate permitting and resolve implementation challenges in cooperation with the government

Strategic advantages

KIDF connects investors to Kazakhstan’s government-backed incentives and institutions, ensuring streamlined access and support to:

DEVELOPMENT FINANCING

Assist in obtaining long-term, affordable debt through national development institutions

RISK MITIGATION

Strengthen project credibility through government-backed equity participation

INFRASTRUCTURE SUPPORT

Facilitate access to utilities and infrastructure through government support in special economic and industrial zones