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Unified Architecture for Catalytic Capital

Layer 3: Crowd-In

Definition

The third functional layer where catalytic capital leverages additional investment beyond its own deployment. Crowd-in occurs when concessional terms, de-risking, or demonstration effects attract commercial capital that would not otherwise participate.

Example

The Asian Development Bank's climate fund deploys $100M in concessional capital that attracts $400M in commercial co-investment, achieving a 4:1 crowd-in ratio through risk mitigation and technical assistance.

Source

UACC Section 2.3

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Unified Architecture for Catalytic Capital (UACC)

Five Functional Layers

Layer 1: Risk Absorption

Layer 2: Temporal Smoothingτ_smooth

Layer 4: System Value Formation

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