Frequently asked questions – FAQ

Financing of priority sectors of the economy, with the exception of the raw materials sector, gambling, arms production, tobacco and alcoholic beverages.

Amount - from 7 billion tenge

Term  - up to 10 years.

Own participation – at least 10 %

Priority sectors for investment are non-commodity sectors of the economy, including:

– manufacturing;

– agriculture;

– infrastructure;

– transport and logistics.

When selecting projects, the Company also takes into account their contribution to:

– developing export potential;

– introducing innovation and supporting entrepreneurship;

– increasing labour productivity;

– creating jobs.

The main criteria for QIC's participation in funds are the attraction of other investors, commitments to invest in Kazakhstani projects, and the relevant experience of the management company.

Equity financing is a form of investment in which an investor receives a share of the company's capital in exchange for the invested funds. Unlike debt financing, the investor does not receive a fixed income, but becomes a co-owner of the business and participates in the distribution of profits, as well as in the potential growth of the company's value.

QIC uses an equity financing mechanism through investments in

Venture capital is a form of financing in which investors provide financial resources to startups and young companies with high growth potential and innovative ideas. Venture capital is usually invested in exchange for a stake in a company and can be used for business development, expansion of operations, development of new products or services, as well as for marketing and other strategic purposes.

The main characteristics of venture capital include:

Risk: Investing in startups and early-stage companies carries high risks, as most startups do not live to see successful implementation or achieve high market value.

Equity: Venture investors usually acquire a stake in a company and become its shareholders. This distinguishes venture capital from other forms of financing such as loans or borrowed funds.

Support and expertise: Venture capital investors often provide startups not only with financing, but also with business advice, expertise, and industry connections. This helps companies grow and scale faster.

IPO or sale: The goal of venture investors is often to exit investments through a public offering (IPO) of a company on a stock exchange or the sale of the company to another investor or corporation for a profit.

Long-term perspective: Venture capital is focused on long-term growth prospects and creating value for investors.

Qazaqstan Investment Corporation actively cooperates with a number of international organizations, including institutional investors, sovereign wealth funds and financial institutions, to attract investments in priority sectors of the economy of Kazakhstan.

Among QIC partners:

International Finance Corporation (IFC);

Asian Development Bank (ADB);

European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD);

Investment company CITIC Group (China);

State-owned holding companies Mubadala and ADQ (UAE);

Turkish company TAV Holding;

International management company FCAP Investors Pte. Ltd. (formerly Forebright Capital Asia Pte. Ltd.) and others.

Qazaqstan Investment Corporation JSC is pleased to present a convenient portal for job search — jobs.baiterek.gov.kz

The portal provides up-to-date information about the vacancies of Baiterek Holding and its Subsidiaries, with the opportunity to get acquainted with the details of each position and apply for participation in the selection.