Davos, Switzerland , January 20, 2026 — The International Rescue Committee (IRC) today announced the launch of Airbel Ventures, a new humanitarian impact investing fund designed to accelerate the entry and scale of breakthrough technologies in crisis-affected communities. The fund will invest in companies whose innovations have the potential to transform humanitarian response—from digital infrastructure for frontline health systems to climate-resilient agriculture. .
Many high-potential startups already operate in adjacent markets but face steep barriers to entering humanitarian systems, including complex procurement and limited opportunities to test products in crisis settings. Airbel Ventures bridges that gap by providing financing, humanitarian expertise, and real-world pilots through IRC programs across more than 40 countries.
Airbel Ventures aims to mobilize an initial…
