Dolma Impact Fund Strengthens Investor Confidence in Nepal’s Investment Climate

Dolma Impact Fund, the first international private equity fund dedicated to Nepal, has played a pioneering role in attracting global investment and creating over 12,000 jobs, mainly for Nepali youth. Supported by leading Development Finance Institutions (DFIs) from countries such as the UK, the US, Japan, and the World Bank’s IFC, Dolma merges financial discipline with a strong developmental mission.

Structured and regulated in Mauritius under the UK’s FCA oversight, Dolma operates with full transparency and compliance with global anti-money laundering standards. The fund benefits from the Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement (DTAA) between Nepal and Mauritius, which ensures tax neutrality and investor protection, reinforcing Nepal’s commitment to international treaties and legal norms.

Dolma expressed gratitude to the Government of Nepal for upholding treaty provisions and applying the DTAA correctly, noting this as a vital step toward building investor confidence. The fund emphasized that such legal clarity can attract further foreign direct investment (FDI), which remains low in Nepal despite vast potential, particularly in sectors like energy that require substantial capital. Dolma aims to position Nepal as a global example of responsible and sustainable investment.