Guyana is growing faster than almost any economy in the world, and that growth runs on capital. In this episode of the Energy Perspectives podcast, NewHayven founder and chairman Floyd Haynes sits down with host Anastasia Phillips to discuss what it takes to finance the country’s next phase of growth.
Haynes explains the difference between a merchant bank and the commercial banks most Guyanese know, and the role NewHayven plays as a financial intermediary, connecting businesses that need capital with investors looking for opportunity. He traces the bank’s founding to the gap he saw between where Guyana stands today and the transformation the country is aiming for, a shortfall he calls the capital gap.
He shares how NewHayven has brought more than US$100 million into the economy since inception, across oil and gas, mining, and construction, and why the scale of post-oil financing now demands greater transparency, stronger due diligence, and a level of rigor the market did not require before.
The conversation then turns to what this means for local business owners. Haynes lays out what it takes to be investment-ready: a clear business plan, sound financial records, technical expertise, and financial literacy. He discusses the financing gap facing small and startup businesses, the promise of the proposed development bank, and how Guyanese companies can build the capacity to one day step into roles now held by foreign firms.
Watch the full conversation below.
Energy Perspectives podcast. Financing Guyana's Next Phase of Growth, featuring Floyd N. Haynes.