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FIDAD
FIDAD, or Fonds Ivoirien de la Diaspora pour Appuis au Développement, is an investment organization based in Terrebonne, Quebec, focused on mobilizing capital from the Ivorian diaspora for real estate and economic development projects in Côte d'Ivoire.
Overview
What FIDAD does
What FIDAD is
FIDAD, or Fonds Ivoirien de la Diaspora pour Appuis au Développement, is an investment organization based in Terrebonne, Quebec, focused on mobilizing capital from the Ivorian diaspora for real estate and economic development projects in Côte d'Ivoire.
How it participates in the startup ecosystem
The current public profile supports funder capabilities. Each capability below is shown separately so organization identity and role-specific information do not get conflated.
Operational profile
Organization status and context
Organization status describes the entity itself. Funding and program availability appear within the relevant capability profile.
- Operational status
- Active
- Organization type
- Other
- Structured capabilities
- Funder
- Last reviewed
- May 5, 2026
Official channels
Find FIDAD elsewhere
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Capability profile
FIDAD as a funder
Investment thesis
FIDAD aims to mobilize Ivorian diaspora capital and remittances to finance enterprises and development projects in Côte d'Ivoire, focusing on wealth creation and economic development.
Focus narrative
FIDAD specializes in real estate investments, targeting projects that are viable, profitable, and sustainable. The organization provides a structured investment program that includes risk-sharing and benefit-sharing mechanisms, aiming to support small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in Côte d'Ivoire by facilitating access to financing.
Value beyond capital
FIDAD adds value to its portfolio companies by providing structured financing solutions, emphasizing transparency and governance, and facilitating access to capital for SMEs in Côte d'Ivoire.
Focus and fit
- Stages
- Friends and Family · Angel · Seed · Growth Equity
- Regions
- North AmericaAfrica
Availability
- Currently deploying
- Yes
Portfolio and track record
- Recorded portfolio count
- 80
Portfolio context
FIDAD has invested over $80 million and has more than 80 investors, engaging in multiple projects aimed at enhancing economic development through real estate investments.
Common questions
What to know about FIDAD
Upseed classifies FIDAD under the Other organization type. Its current public profile includes funder capabilities.
Source and update disclosure
Know what this page is based on
Source basis
Public organization and program material, official websites, and structured Upseed records.
Last reviewed
May 5, 2026
Known limits
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