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27 years of empowering media

Experienced in the business of change

MDIF has a 27-year track record of supporting independent media while delivering financial and social returns to funders and investors. Our expertise is in helping to build news companies, from strategic investing to providing world-class advisory, all aimed at securing sustained media viability and driving positive change in society.

$316m

in total financing

152

media companies in 47 countries

$158m

assets under management

Since 1996, we have provided $266 million in loans and equity investments and $49 million in technical assistance and grants.

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Photo: SME / Jozef Jakubčo

A reliable partner dedicated to delivering value

To create impact, we develop lasting relationships with our media clients and our funders and investors. We are rigorous in managing risk and since making our first loan in 1996 have never missed or been late with a repayment.

$74m

Received in interest, dividends and capital gains

$101m

Collected in recovered principal invested

$72m

Returned to investors

9.5%

of the total loaned and invested written off

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Join dozens of foundations, impact investors and individuals who share our commitment to free media. Help us to support robust, sustainable independent news and information companies.