Access Bank
Debt Financing in 2024
Access Bank, established in 1988 and headquartered in Lagos, Nigeria, is a commercial bank that offers a wide range of banking products and services to individual and business customers. The bank operates in Ghana and provides various accounts, including standard savings and current accounts, as well as specialized options such as access advantage and premier accounts. Access Bank also offers online banking services, facilitating ATM transactions, online access, point-of-sale terminal services, bill payments, and Western Union money transfers. In addition to personal banking, the bank provides corporate and investment banking, commercial and business banking services, along with mortgage loans and sustainable international banking solutions.
Mutual Trust Bank
Debt Financing in 2024
Mutual Trust Bank Limited is a private commercial bank based in Dhaka, Bangladesh, established in 1999. The bank provides a diverse range of banking services, including retail banking products such as savings and current accounts, fixed deposits, personal loans, auto loans, home loans, and professional loans. It also offers various credit and debit card services, locker facilities, and comprehensive wholesale banking solutions, including term finance and working capital finance. Additionally, Mutual Trust Bank engages in trade finance, offshore banking, and services tailored for small and medium enterprises and non-resident Bangladeshis. The bank operates through an extensive network of 118 branches, five sub-branches, 131 agent banking centers, and numerous automated teller machines and point of sale terminals. Its operations are categorized into several segments, primarily focusing on domestic banking, which constitutes the majority of its revenue.
TowerCo of Africa
Debt Financing in 2024
TowerCo of Africa is a tower infrastructure company that provides innovative and comprehensive solutions for network connectivity and access to mobile communications. It is a fully owned subsidiary of Axian Telecom.
Gebana
Debt Financing in 2023
Gebana is an e-commerce platform dedicated to fair trade and organic foods, aiming to transform global trade to benefit family farmers, local economies, and the environment. By operating a global farmer market, Gebana facilitates market access through its online platform, allowing customers to purchase sustainably produced goods directly from farmers. The company's focus on crowd projects enables clients to engage with and support sustainable agricultural practices while promoting ethical consumption.
Cidre IFD
Debt Financing in 2022
Cidre IFD is a private, non-profit social development organization focused on delivering financial services to underserved communities in central and southern Bolivia. The organization specializes in providing micro-loans aimed at supporting the rural sector, facilitating access to essential financial resources for local farmers. In addition to micro-loans, Cidre IFD offers a range of products including Kiva credits, insurance, BOP credits, and savings facilities, along with various non-financial services. By addressing the financial needs of rural populations, Cidre IFD plays a crucial role in promoting economic development and improving the livelihoods of farmers in the region.
Alterfin
Non Equity Assistance in 2022
Alterfin is a Brussels-based company founded in 1994 that specializes in providing financial support to microcredit institutions and fair trade producer associations in developing regions, including Africa, Asia, and Latin America. The company extends loans and offers sureties for loans, while also temporarily participating in the capital of microfinance institutions. Alterfin's mission centers on assisting small entrepreneurs and farmers by financing producers' associations that engage in fair trade agricultural practices. Through its initiatives, Alterfin aims to empower economically disadvantaged communities by facilitating access to necessary financial resources.
Compagnie Africaine de Crédit
Non Equity Assistance in 2022
Compagnie Africaine de Crédit is a pan-African microfinance group focusing on income-generating loans and guarantees to unbanked MSMEs.
KCB Group
Non Equity Assistance in 2022
KCB Group Plc is the largest commercial bank in East Africa, established in 1896 in Kenya. The bank has expanded its operations across several countries, including Tanzania, South Sudan, Uganda, Rwanda, Burundi, and Ethiopia, and it also owns the National Bank of Kenya. With the largest branch network in the region, KCB operates 354 branches, 1,103 ATMs, and collaborates with over 26,000 merchants and agents to provide banking services around the clock. Besides its core banking services, KCB Group has diversified into non-banking ventures, including KCB Insurance Agency, KCB Capital Limited, and KCB Foundation. The company emphasizes digital banking, offering mobile and internet banking services along with a 24-hour contact center for customer support. Furthermore, KCB maintains a network of over 200 correspondent banks globally, ensuring effective facilitation of international trade for its clients.
Njeru Industries
Non Equity Assistance in 2022
Njeru Industries specializes in the processing and export of tea. The company receives an estimated 75,000 kgs of green leaf daily from 8,000 active smallholder farmers with a small portion (~9%) from Njeru Tea Estates (a sister company owned 100% by Njeru Industries' main shareholder).
Kashf Foundation
Debt Financing in 2022
Kashf Foundation, established in 1996, is a leading microfinance institution in Pakistan dedicated to empowering low-income households, particularly women, by providing access to financial services. The foundation offers a range of transformative products, including general, business, and home improvement loans, along with insurance options, aimed at enhancing clients' economic status and fostering entrepreneurship skills. To date, Kashf has disbursed $202 million in loans, benefiting over one million individuals and helping them achieve greater economic self-reliance. Through its innovative approach, Kashf Foundation plays a crucial role in promoting financial inclusion and supporting the development of sustainable livelihoods in the communities it serves.
Banco Popular
Non Equity Assistance in 2022
Banco Popular S.A. is a professional bank based in Tegucigalpa, Honduras, specializing in financial products and services tailored for both urban and rural markets. Established in 2008, it evolved from a microfinance program of the Fundacion Covelo to become a regulated bank, now recognized as the second largest microfinance institution in the country with over 20% market share and 23 offices nationwide. The bank offers a wide range of products, including savings and investment accounts, microcredits, small and medium enterprise loans, and consumer loans. Additionally, it provides various services such as remittances, currency exchange, micro insurance, and payment of public services and taxes. Banco Popular S.A. is dedicated to supporting micro, small, and medium enterprises, positioning itself as a vital contributor to economic growth, social development, and poverty reduction in Honduras.
Poa Internet
Grant in 2022
Poa Internet Ltd. is a telecommunications company based in Nairobi, Kenya, founded in 2015. It specializes in providing low-cost internet services to individuals and small businesses in low-income neighborhoods, particularly in areas like Kibera and Kwangware. The company offers affordable and reliable internet access that is significantly cheaper than traditional network operators. Poa's services are delivered through a Wi-Fi network that covers entire neighborhoods, allowing users to connect with any Wi-Fi-enabled device at any time. Unique to Poa is its transparent pricing model, which includes data bundles without time limitations, as well as free content and online tools such as job boards and marketplaces. By focusing on underserved communities, Poa Internet aims to enhance access to education, trade, and social inclusion while ensuring improved quality of internet connections at accessible prices.
Electrical Controls & Switchgear
Non Equity Assistance in 2022
Electrical Controls & Switchgear is a manufacturer and supplier of electrical switchgear, transformers, and panels.
Société de Cultures Légumières
Non Equity Assistance in 2022
Société de Cultures Légumières is a public limited company developing an integrated production of vegetables.
Comafruits
Debt Financing in 2022
Comafruits is a mango processing company producing mango purée, mango concentrates, and frozen mango.
Bánh Vàng
Non Equity Assistance in 2022
Bánh Vàng is an industrial bakery delivering various products throughout Asia.
Candi
Non Equity Assistance in 2022
Candi is a solar company specializing in small-scale commercial and industrial rooftop solar battery solutions. It focuses on harnessing solar energy by offering installation and operational services for rooftop solar systems. Candi aims to deliver solar and storage services at reduced costs, helping businesses and individuals lower their energy expenses while also contributing to a decrease in carbon emissions. Through its innovative solutions, the company seeks to generate long-term value for its clients by promoting sustainable energy practices.
Green Sustainable Ventures
Non Equity Assistance in 2022
Green Sustainable Ventures builds and operates a solar PV park. It handles the construction and operationalisation of a 20 MW photovoltaic panel solar plant in Svay Rieng in Southeast Cambodia.
AgroServ Industry
Non Equity Assistance in 2022
Agroserv Industrie SA is a specialized agro-processing company based in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso, focused on the production of corn flour and related products. Established in 2008, the company processes 100 tonnes of maize daily, producing a variety of items including corn flour, corn grits, cornmeal, and corn bran. These products are packaged in various sizes, including 5, 15, 20, and 25 kg bags, catering to both human consumption and animal nutrition. Agroserv's offerings include fortified semolina for consumers and corn bran used in livestock and poultry feed, which contributes to unique flavors in the final products. The company aims to meet the demands of the maize sector within Burkina Faso.
Fidelity Bank Ghana
Non Equity Assistance in 2022
Fidelity Bank Ghana Limited is a commercial bank based in Accra, Ghana, established in 2006. It offers a range of banking products and services, including current and savings accounts, time deposits, internet banking, SMS banking, and money transfer services. The bank caters to various clients through executive and private banking, corporate finance, retail banking, mortgage, trade, wholesale banking, and treasury services. Additionally, Fidelity Bank Ghana supports government objectives in electrification and power generation by financing independent power providers and facilitates importation of refined crude oil. It also provides advisory services, issues securities, raises capital, and manages portfolio investments for clients through its subsidiaries. The bank is committed to meeting the financial needs of low-income customers, small-scale entrepreneurs, and rural communities.
Victoria Commercial Bank
Debt Financing in 2022
Victoria Commercial Bank is a commercial bank company that provides financial services. It also offers personal banking services to employees and corporate clients. They provide online banking, credit cards, and other financial services.
Spark+ Africa Fund
Venture Round in 2022
Spark+ Africa Fund is a fund of financial companies that provide next-generation, widely dispersed cooking energy solutions for the general public and was established to encourage investment in one of the world's most neglected energy concerns with substantial social and environmental ramifications. Other social and environmental advantages that businesses can provide include preserving forests, promoting gender equality, fostering industrial and economic growth, and lowering greenhouse gas emissions.
Banco Popular
Venture Round in 2022
Banco Popular S.A. is a professional bank based in Tegucigalpa, Honduras, specializing in financial products and services tailored for both urban and rural markets. Established in 2008, it evolved from a microfinance program of the Fundacion Covelo to become a regulated bank, now recognized as the second largest microfinance institution in the country with over 20% market share and 23 offices nationwide. The bank offers a wide range of products, including savings and investment accounts, microcredits, small and medium enterprise loans, and consumer loans. Additionally, it provides various services such as remittances, currency exchange, micro insurance, and payment of public services and taxes. Banco Popular S.A. is dedicated to supporting micro, small, and medium enterprises, positioning itself as a vital contributor to economic growth, social development, and poverty reduction in Honduras.
Alterfin
Non Equity Assistance in 2022
Alterfin is a Brussels-based company founded in 1994 that specializes in providing financial support to microcredit institutions and fair trade producer associations in developing regions, including Africa, Asia, and Latin America. The company extends loans and offers sureties for loans, while also temporarily participating in the capital of microfinance institutions. Alterfin's mission centers on assisting small entrepreneurs and farmers by financing producers' associations that engage in fair trade agricultural practices. Through its initiatives, Alterfin aims to empower economically disadvantaged communities by facilitating access to necessary financial resources.
Candi
Debt Financing in 2022
Candi is a solar company specializing in small-scale commercial and industrial rooftop solar battery solutions. It focuses on harnessing solar energy by offering installation and operational services for rooftop solar systems. Candi aims to deliver solar and storage services at reduced costs, helping businesses and individuals lower their energy expenses while also contributing to a decrease in carbon emissions. Through its innovative solutions, the company seeks to generate long-term value for its clients by promoting sustainable energy practices.
Social Performance Task Force
Non Equity Assistance in 2022
Social Performance Task Force is a nonprofit membership organization promoting social and environmental performance management for financial service providers. The organization's vision is to be a transparent, responsible, and inclusive financial sector that achieves positive outcomes for low-income people. They believe the social impact is not automatically achieved by all pro-poor financial institutions. In fact, achieving positive outcomes for clients requires careful and balanced management. It aims to show the financial industry how to manage social performance.
T&T Fruits
Debt Financing in 2022
T&T Fruits is a family-owned company that specializes in the processing and packaging of fresh fruits for export.
Candi
Debt Financing in 2021
Candi is a solar company specializing in small-scale commercial and industrial rooftop solar battery solutions. It focuses on harnessing solar energy by offering installation and operational services for rooftop solar systems. Candi aims to deliver solar and storage services at reduced costs, helping businesses and individuals lower their energy expenses while also contributing to a decrease in carbon emissions. Through its innovative solutions, the company seeks to generate long-term value for its clients by promoting sustainable energy practices.
TUNISIE LEASING
Non Equity Assistance in 2021
TUNISIE LEASING provides leasing, factoring, and long-term rental of transport and equipment. They offer a short-term financing solution to companies that make sales or provide services to mobilize cash without imposing a payment deadline and a long-term rental solution for managing their vehicle fleet.
Optimal Financial Services
Debt Financing in 2021
Optimal Financial Services, in addition to providing a line of credit for personal consumption, facilitates the growth of companies by offering multiple credit lines, factoring services, and working capital.
Banco Guayaquil
Venture Round in 2021
Banco Guayaquil S.A. is a prominent banking institution in Ecuador that offers a wide range of financial products and services tailored for both individuals and businesses. The bank provides corporate banking services, including current accounts, export and import financing, letters of credit, and bank guarantees. For personal banking, Banco Guayaquil offers savings accounts, debit cards, and various credit options. This comprehensive suite of services positions the bank as a key player in the Ecuadorian financial sector, catering to diverse customer needs while supporting economic activities within the country.
Groupe Cofina
Debt Financing in 2021
Groupe Cofina is an African financial institution focused on mesofinance, aiming to enhance financial services across the continent. Established in 2013, the company operates in six French-speaking African countries: Congo-Brazzaville, Ivory Coast, Gabon, Guinea Conakry, Mali, and Senegal. Cofina is committed to supporting the private sector by facilitating the formalization of the African business market and prioritizing financial inclusion. The institution provides essential transactional financial services, including savings and credit, specifically designed for small and medium-sized enterprises that may not meet the requirements of traditional commercial banks. Through its efforts, Groupe Cofina plays a significant role in promoting the growth of informal micro-enterprises and fostering economic development in the region.
Geuther Vietnam
Venture Round in 2021
Geuther Vietnam specializes in the production of wooden safety gates and other solid wood baby furniture.
Advans Côte d'Ivoire
Grant in 2021
Advans Ivory Coast offers a range of financial services customised to clients’ needs. They help customers grow their businesses and achieve their personal goals. They employ a client-centric approach, using client feedback to improve their services. They provide everything from microloans to Small and medium-sized enterprises loans to current accounts, savings plans, insurance, and transfers.
Acceso Crediticio
Venture Round in 2021
Acceso Crediticio S.A., founded in 1999 and based in Lima, Peru, is a financial institution focused on providing car loans specifically to base-of-the-pyramid entrepreneurs in the transportation sector. The company primarily serves informal taxi drivers operating in underserved urban areas of Lima, addressing the needs of a market segment often overlooked by traditional banks. By offering tailored financial products, Acceso Crediticio aims to empower these entrepreneurs while promoting the use of clean energy-powered vehicles, thereby contributing to a reduction in CO2 emissions. As a subsidiary of Acceso Corp. S.A., the company is dedicated to fostering financial inclusion and supporting sustainable transportation solutions in the region.
Lendable
Venture Round in 2021
Lendable Inc., established in 2014 and headquartered in San Francisco, specializes in facilitating debt financing for fintech firms operating in emerging and frontier markets. The company's core business involves operating an online lending platform that connects alternative lenders with institutional debt investors, thereby bridging the funding gap for high-growth fintechs in Africa and other developing regions. Lendable aims to expand financial access by supporting impact investing as a competitive asset class, targeting one hundred million underserved borrowers worldwide.
EFC Uganda
Venture Round in 2021
Entrepreneurs Financial Centre (EFC) Uganda is a microfinance institution established in June 2012, focused on fostering local wealth development. The company provides specialized microloans at competitive interest rates to micro and small enterprises (MSEs), aiming to support their growth and economic contribution. In addition to loans, EFC Uganda offers a range of savings products, including regular, premium, and term deposit accounts, which enable clients to enhance their financial stability and engage in increased economic activity. Through its services, EFC Uganda seeks to empower entrepreneurs and contribute to the overall economic development of the region.
Alterfin
Non Equity Assistance in 2021
Alterfin is a Brussels-based company founded in 1994 that specializes in providing financial support to microcredit institutions and fair trade producer associations in developing regions, including Africa, Asia, and Latin America. The company extends loans and offers sureties for loans, while also temporarily participating in the capital of microfinance institutions. Alterfin's mission centers on assisting small entrepreneurs and farmers by financing producers' associations that engage in fair trade agricultural practices. Through its initiatives, Alterfin aims to empower economically disadvantaged communities by facilitating access to necessary financial resources.
Advans Côte d'Ivoire
Debt Financing in 2021
Advans Ivory Coast offers a range of financial services customised to clients’ needs. They help customers grow their businesses and achieve their personal goals. They employ a client-centric approach, using client feedback to improve their services. They provide everything from microloans to Small and medium-sized enterprises loans to current accounts, savings plans, insurance, and transfers.
XpressGas
Debt Financing in 2021
Xpress Gas Limited is a company based in Tema, Ghana, specializing in the marketing and distribution of liquefied petroleum (LP) gas. It serves a diverse clientele, including industries, public institutions, and commercial consumers, offering services through a network of refilling stations, consumer service stations, and cylinder depots. Xpress Gas also provides operational management for mini-refilling plants and bulk transportation services for oil marketing companies and allied mini-refilling stations. The company operates a fleet of bulk haulage trucks, including bobtails and semi-trailers, to facilitate efficient gas distribution. With a focus on providing environmentally friendly alternatives to traditional wood fuel, Xpress Gas aims to ensure that households and businesses have ready access to clean gas solutions across Ghana.
Sanasa Development Bank
Venture Round in 2021
Sanasa Development Bank is a financial institution based in Colombo, Sri Lanka, founded in 1997. The bank offers a range of ethical financial products and services aimed at enhancing financial security and stability within the economy. Its offerings include various savings accounts, leasing options, and loan schemes tailored for individual customers, particularly targeting low-income families. The bank serves a diverse clientele, including farmers, fishermen, vendors, laborers, and small business owners. Its commitment to microfinance activities underscores its mission to improve the living standards of underserved communities. Sanasa Development Bank operates through multiple business segments, including Banking, Leasing, Treasury, and Pawning, ensuring that it meets the varied financial needs of its customers.
Fondo de Desarrollo Local
Debt Financing in 2021
Financiera Fondo de Desarrollo Local, S.A. is a regulated microfinance institution headquartered in Managua, Nicaragua. Established in 1992, the company specializes in providing banking products and services tailored to individuals and solidarity groups in both rural and urban areas. Its offerings include micro loans designed for various purposes, such as working capital, seasonal sales, equipment purchases, personal expenses, and housing improvements for small and medium-sized enterprises. Additionally, the company extends loans for agricultural and livestock ventures, as well as individual loans for personal needs, vehicle purchases, and home acquisitions. Fondo de Desarrollo Local also emphasizes support for women entrepreneurs through its short-term lending and microcredit services. To complement its financial solutions, the company provides micro insurance products, including family safety, income protection, and other insurance options.
Bancop
Debt Financing in 2021
Bancop is a cooperatively owned bank designed to serve the financial needs of production cooperatives, businesses, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), farmers, and individuals. With a centralized management structure, Bancop focuses on delivering a diverse array of banking services, including loans, insurance, salary payments, and other related financial services. The bank emphasizes agility in customer service and aims to provide innovative products that meet the specific needs of its clients. Through its cooperative model, Bancop is dedicated to fostering a supportive financial environment for its partners while ensuring competitive service offerings.
Annapurna Finance
Private Equity Round in 2021
Annapurna Finance is a microfinance company dedicated to the financial and economic upliftment of underserved women and economically backward clients. The firm focuses on expanding microfinance operations in areas that remain outside the formal financial system, providing essential financial and technical support to help clients develop entrepreneurial skills and engage in business activities. Annapurna Finance offers a range of services, including micro-loans for clean water, sanitation, home improvement, support for widowed families, and small businesses. Additionally, the company provides customized insurance plans tailored to the specific needs of its clients, ensuring that they receive the financial assistance necessary for economic empowerment throughout various stages of their lives.
Mitra Bisnis Keluarga Ventura
Debt Financing in 2021
Mitra Bisnis Keluarga Ventura is a microfinance institution dedicated to providing working capital to low-income women, aiming to enhance their financial inclusion and reduce their vulnerability. By offering formal and cost-effective financial services, the company seeks to improve the lives of its clients and support broader societal goals. Its operations are aligned with the government's Sustainable Development Goals, particularly in the areas of poverty alleviation and women's empowerment. Through its initiatives, Mitra Bisnis Keluarga Ventura plays a vital role in fostering economic stability and personal development among underserved populations.
Enda Tamweel
Venture Round in 2020
Enda Tamweel SA is a microfinance company based in Tunis, Tunisia, founded in 2015 by the NGO Enda Inter-Arab. It focuses on providing financial and non-financial services to micro-entrepreneurs, particularly benefiting marginalized households, including women and youth. The company's offerings encompass various microcredit products tailored for agricultural and non-agricultural projects, as well as packages designed to support young entrepreneurs and promote environmental sustainability. Additionally, Enda Tamweel provides digital services, such as M-dinar for remote payment transactions and La Carte Mobitamweel, a prepaid card for easy credit collection. Complementing its financial services, the company also delivers essential non-financial support, such as training, marketing assistance, and awareness programs aimed at fostering an entrepreneurial culture. This holistic approach allows Enda Tamweel to enhance the living conditions of its clients and their families.
EDFI Management Company
Debt Financing in 2020
EDFI Management Company (EDFI MC) is a multilaterally owned impact asset manager which delivers innovative development finance solutions that enable European DFIs, development banks and private sector investors to increase the scale and impact of their work. The company focuses on business models, technologies and geographies where other investors have not been able to operate at the desired scale given their resources and investment criteria. To learn more visit www.edfimc.eu.
KCB Group
Debt Financing in 2020
KCB Group Plc is the largest commercial bank in East Africa, established in 1896 in Kenya. The bank has expanded its operations across several countries, including Tanzania, South Sudan, Uganda, Rwanda, Burundi, and Ethiopia, and it also owns the National Bank of Kenya. With the largest branch network in the region, KCB operates 354 branches, 1,103 ATMs, and collaborates with over 26,000 merchants and agents to provide banking services around the clock. Besides its core banking services, KCB Group has diversified into non-banking ventures, including KCB Insurance Agency, KCB Capital Limited, and KCB Foundation. The company emphasizes digital banking, offering mobile and internet banking services along with a 24-hour contact center for customer support. Furthermore, KCB maintains a network of over 200 correspondent banks globally, ensuring effective facilitation of international trade for its clients.
Enko Education
Debt Financing in 2020
Enko Education operates a network of international secondary schools across Africa, providing students with a pathway to admission at top universities worldwide. The organization focuses on delivering an innovative educational model based on an internationally recognized curriculum. By offering quality education at discounted fees, Enko Education aims to prepare learners for global academic opportunities and foster their development in a competitive educational landscape.
Apoyo Integral
Debt Financing in 2020
Apoyo Integral is a prominent microfinance institution based in San Salvador, El Salvador, established in 1990. The company specializes in providing micro financing services to approximately 40,000 clients, managing a loan portfolio of around 70 million USD. As a subsidiary of Apoyo Integral Inversiones, S.A. de C.V., Apoyo Integral distinguishes itself through a strong commitment to social impact, which its shareholders view as a key competitive advantage. The company's business model incorporates social objectives, such as extending life and health insurance to a significant portion of its client base and offering technical assistance for housing improvements. Additionally, Apoyo Integral prioritizes financial education, aiming to deliver seminars to a notable percentage of its clients. This dual focus on social responsibility and financial performance underscores its strategy in an increasingly competitive microfinance landscape.
AviNiger
Debt Financing in 2020
AviNiger is a greenfield poultry project with a focus on producing eggs.
Procarsa
Debt Financing in 2020
Procarsa is a cardboard box manufacturer for the local and global markets.
BIM
Debt Financing in 2020
BIM operates as a holding company that manages investment companies and funds that seek a positive impact beyond financial return. They design, create, and manage various investment vehicles and funds. They are involved in the capital market, clean energy, consulting, and fund administration businesses.
Centrale Solaire de Bir El Haffey
Debt Financing in 2020
Centrale Solaire de Bir El Haffey is a solar project that includes trackers and bifacial technology to optimize plant yield. It consists of a 9.973-MWp PV plant located 9km South of Bir El Haffay, in the Sidi Bouzid Governorate.
Banque de Crédit de Bujumbura
Venture Round in 2020
Banque de Crédit de Bujumbura S.M. is a full-service bank based in Bujumbura, Burundi, providing a wide array of banking and financial products to both individuals and businesses. The bank primarily focuses on foreign trade financing while also offering domestic services such as cash transactions, cheque clearance, account management, and standing orders. Its international services include import and export transactions, currency compensation, and exchange bureau operations. Additionally, the bank provides online banking, ATM services, credit cards, and life insurance policies, catering to clients in diverse sectors including agriculture, oil and petroleum, automobile distribution, construction, and non-governmental organizations. The bank maintains strategic partnerships with several financial institutions, enhancing its service offerings. Originally founded in 1909 as Banque du Congo Belge, it adopted its current name in July 1964.
Geuther Vietnam
Debt Financing in 2020
Geuther Vietnam specializes in the production of wooden safety gates and other solid wood baby furniture.
BIM operates as a holding company that manages investment companies and funds that seek a positive impact beyond financial return. They design, create, and manage various investment vehicles and funds. They are involved in the capital market, clean energy, consulting, and fund administration businesses.
Proximity Designs
Debt Financing in 2020
Proximity Designs is a non-profit charitable organization that specializes in designing and manufacturing agricultural equipment tailored for farmers in Myanmar. Founded in 2004 and originally known as IDE Myanmar, the organization rebranded in 2008. Headquartered in South Pasadena, California, with an additional office in Yangon, it offers a range of products, including sprinklers, solar irrigation pumps, foot-powered water pumps, and sprayers. Beyond equipment, Proximity Designs provides essential agronomy advisory services, social services, agricultural financing, and conducts economic policy research. The organization is also intertwined with Proximity Finance, a microfinance institution that addresses the financial needs of approximately 100,000 farming households, with plans to significantly increase its outreach in the coming years.
Pact
Debt Financing in 2020
Pact's mission is to build empowered communities, effective governments and responsible private institutions.
Fairtrade Access Fund
Grant in 2020
Fairtrade Access Fund is an open-ended debt fund investing in microfinance institutions in developing countries. The fund supports FAF investees and potential investees in attaining their development potential by providing access to skills and technical assistance services.
SDG Frontier Fund
Venture Round in 2020
SDG Frontier Fund is a self-managed fund-of-funds that aims to co-invest with BIO in private equity funds.
Banco Popular
Debt Financing in 2019
Banco Popular S.A. is a professional bank based in Tegucigalpa, Honduras, specializing in financial products and services tailored for both urban and rural markets. Established in 2008, it evolved from a microfinance program of the Fundacion Covelo to become a regulated bank, now recognized as the second largest microfinance institution in the country with over 20% market share and 23 offices nationwide. The bank offers a wide range of products, including savings and investment accounts, microcredits, small and medium enterprise loans, and consumer loans. Additionally, it provides various services such as remittances, currency exchange, micro insurance, and payment of public services and taxes. Banco Popular S.A. is dedicated to supporting micro, small, and medium enterprises, positioning itself as a vital contributor to economic growth, social development, and poverty reduction in Honduras.
Tozzi Green
Non Equity Assistance in 2019
Tozzi Green is a company focused on providing comprehensive solutions, services, and projects for the development of renewable energy plants. It specializes in the complete integration of the supply chain, ensuring a horizontal approach to energy production. The company conducts thorough analyses and assessments of project sustainability, followed by the creation of preliminary and final designs, as well as working drawings. Tozzi Green also oversees the entire authorization process necessary for the construction of energy production facilities, effectively managing every aspect of project development from conception to execution.
EFC Uganda
Non Equity Assistance in 2019
Entrepreneurs Financial Centre (EFC) Uganda is a microfinance institution established in June 2012, focused on fostering local wealth development. The company provides specialized microloans at competitive interest rates to micro and small enterprises (MSEs), aiming to support their growth and economic contribution. In addition to loans, EFC Uganda offers a range of savings products, including regular, premium, and term deposit accounts, which enable clients to enhance their financial stability and engage in increased economic activity. Through its services, EFC Uganda seeks to empower entrepreneurs and contribute to the overall economic development of the region.
TUNISIE LEASING
Debt Financing in 2019
TUNISIE LEASING provides leasing, factoring, and long-term rental of transport and equipment. They offer a short-term financing solution to companies that make sales or provide services to mobilize cash without imposing a payment deadline and a long-term rental solution for managing their vehicle fleet.
FINCA Malawi
Debt Financing in 2019
FINCA Malawi is a licensed deposit-taking financial institution offering individual loans, savings, and insurance products designed for the local market.
Tozzi Green
Debt Financing in 2019
Tozzi Green is a company focused on providing comprehensive solutions, services, and projects for the development of renewable energy plants. It specializes in the complete integration of the supply chain, ensuring a horizontal approach to energy production. The company conducts thorough analyses and assessments of project sustainability, followed by the creation of preliminary and final designs, as well as working drawings. Tozzi Green also oversees the entire authorization process necessary for the construction of energy production facilities, effectively managing every aspect of project development from conception to execution.
Fairtrade Access Fund
Venture Round in 2019
Fairtrade Access Fund is an open-ended debt fund investing in microfinance institutions in developing countries. The fund supports FAF investees and potential investees in attaining their development potential by providing access to skills and technical assistance services.
ACEP Group
Venture Round in 2019
ACEP Group is a microfinance organization that specializes in providing financial services to very small and medium enterprises (VSEs and MSEs) in Burkina Faso. The company focuses on delivering tailored financing solutions to micro companies and small businesses located in towns and nearby suburbs. By addressing the specific working capital and investment needs of these enterprises, ACEP Group plays a vital role in fostering economic and social development within the region.
Sanasa Development Bank
Debt Financing in 2019
Sanasa Development Bank is a financial institution based in Colombo, Sri Lanka, founded in 1997. The bank offers a range of ethical financial products and services aimed at enhancing financial security and stability within the economy. Its offerings include various savings accounts, leasing options, and loan schemes tailored for individual customers, particularly targeting low-income families. The bank serves a diverse clientele, including farmers, fishermen, vendors, laborers, and small business owners. Its commitment to microfinance activities underscores its mission to improve the living standards of underserved communities. Sanasa Development Bank operates through multiple business segments, including Banking, Leasing, Treasury, and Pawning, ensuring that it meets the varied financial needs of its customers.
Banco VisionFund Ecuador
Debt Financing in 2019
Banco VisionFund Ecuador is a microfinance institution dedicated to supporting vulnerable sectors of society. The organization offers short-term loans and financial resources to micro-enterprise owners and individuals, facilitating their growth and enhancing their quality of life. In addition to financial services, Banco VisionFund Ecuador also provides non-financial support, aiming to empower borrowers and foster sustainable development within the communities it serves. Through its initiatives, the institution plays a significant role in improving access to financial resources for those who may not have traditional banking options.
Azito Energie
Debt Financing in 2019
Azito Energie S.A. is a company based in Abidjan, Ivory Coast, that specializes in the development, ownership, and operation of a natural gas power plant. Founded in 1997, Azito Energie utilizes indigenous natural gas resources to generate electricity, contributing to energy independence in the region. As a subsidiary of Globeleq Generation Limited, the company plays a significant role in bolstering Côte d'Ivoire’s position as a key electricity supplier in West Africa. Its operations are focused on providing reliable power while supporting the broader energy needs of the surrounding areas.
La Laiterie du Berger
Debt Financing in 2019
La Laiterie du Berger is a pioneering Senegalese company that specializes in the production of dairy products using fresh milk sourced from over 800 local farmers in the Richard Toll region of northern Senegal. The company offers a range of products, including flavored yogurt, natural yogurt, pasteurized fresh milk, and clotted cream, which are widely distributed across more than 6,000 retail outlets. La Laiterie du Berger aims to provide local consumers with access to fresh and natural dairy options at affordable prices, setting itself apart from competitors that rely on imported milk powder and products from the informal economy.
Banco Solidario
Debt Financing in 2019
Banco Solidario S.A. is a financial services provider based in Quito, Ecuador, established in 1995. The company specializes in offering a range of financial products, particularly focused on microfinance, to cater to the needs of underserved segments of the population. Its services include microcredit, personal credit facilities, savings accounts, solidary savings, and certificates of deposit. Additionally, Banco Solidario provides insurance products and unique offerings such as "Olla de Oro," a credit product secured by gold jewelry. The company maintains a presence in major cities across Ecuador, aiming to promote financial inclusion and support the financial needs of its clients.
Enda Tamweel
Debt Financing in 2019
Enda Tamweel SA is a microfinance company based in Tunis, Tunisia, founded in 2015 by the NGO Enda Inter-Arab. It focuses on providing financial and non-financial services to micro-entrepreneurs, particularly benefiting marginalized households, including women and youth. The company's offerings encompass various microcredit products tailored for agricultural and non-agricultural projects, as well as packages designed to support young entrepreneurs and promote environmental sustainability. Additionally, Enda Tamweel provides digital services, such as M-dinar for remote payment transactions and La Carte Mobitamweel, a prepaid card for easy credit collection. Complementing its financial services, the company also delivers essential non-financial support, such as training, marketing assistance, and awareness programs aimed at fostering an entrepreneurial culture. This holistic approach allows Enda Tamweel to enhance the living conditions of its clients and their families.
South Asia Growth Fund II (SAGFII)
Venture Round in 2019
South Asia Growth Fund II (SAGF II), an investment fund dedicated to support energy and water efficiency in India and Bangladesh,
Banco Guayaquil
Debt Financing in 2019
Banco Guayaquil S.A. is a prominent banking institution in Ecuador that offers a wide range of financial products and services tailored for both individuals and businesses. The bank provides corporate banking services, including current accounts, export and import financing, letters of credit, and bank guarantees. For personal banking, Banco Guayaquil offers savings accounts, debit cards, and various credit options. This comprehensive suite of services positions the bank as a key player in the Ecuadorian financial sector, catering to diverse customer needs while supporting economic activities within the country.
Compagnie Africaine de Crédit
Debt Financing in 2019
Compagnie Africaine de Crédit is a pan-African microfinance group focusing on income-generating loans and guarantees to unbanked MSMEs.
Cofina Sénégal
Debt Financing in 2019
Cofina Sénégal is a microfinance group focusing its activities on income-generating loans and guarantees to unbanked MSMEs. In 2016, it started to deploy retail activities providing current accounts, savings accounts, notes, bank cards, online transfer services, and insurance products to its clients who were usually excluded from formal financial services.
Access Bank, established in 1988 and headquartered in Lagos, Nigeria, is a commercial bank that offers a wide range of banking products and services to individual and business customers. The bank operates in Ghana and provides various accounts, including standard savings and current accounts, as well as specialized options such as access advantage and premier accounts. Access Bank also offers online banking services, facilitating ATM transactions, online access, point-of-sale terminal services, bill payments, and Western Union money transfers. In addition to personal banking, the bank provides corporate and investment banking, commercial and business banking services, along with mortgage loans and sustainable international banking solutions.
Srei Equipment Finance
Debt Financing in 2019
Srei Equipment Finance Ltd. (SEFL) is one of the leading financiers in the Construction, Mining and allied Equipment (“CME”) sector in India, with approximately 33% market share in Fiscal 2018 and a pan-India presence across 21 states with over 90 offices.
Access Bank, established in 1988 and headquartered in Lagos, Nigeria, is a commercial bank that offers a wide range of banking products and services to individual and business customers. The bank operates in Ghana and provides various accounts, including standard savings and current accounts, as well as specialized options such as access advantage and premier accounts. Access Bank also offers online banking services, facilitating ATM transactions, online access, point-of-sale terminal services, bill payments, and Western Union money transfers. In addition to personal banking, the bank provides corporate and investment banking, commercial and business banking services, along with mortgage loans and sustainable international banking solutions.
Arrend
Debt Financing in 2018
Arrend is a company that specializes in providing a range of leasing services to both businesses and individuals. Its offerings include financial and operational leasing, real estate leasing, fleet management, and automobile leasing. Additionally, Arrend provides services in factoring, investments, and insurance advisory. By focusing on enhancing the use of leasing at the regional level, the company aims to help clients improve their financial standing and profitability. Arrend is also developing a strong presence in the market for operating leasing of vehicles and heavy machinery, further solidifying its position within the industry.
Khan Bank
Debt Financing in 2018
Khan Bank is a universal bank based in Mongolia, providing a wide range of banking and financial services to consumers, small and medium enterprises, and corporate clients. The bank offers various products including consumer loans, mortgage loans, herd loans, and business loans. In addition to traditional lending, Khan Bank provides internet and telephone banking services, banking card services, and facilitates foreign payments. The institution also engages in insurance brokerage services, aiming to support customers in their financial growth and contribute positively to societal well-being.
Enko Education
Debt Financing in 2018
Enko Education operates a network of international secondary schools across Africa, providing students with a pathway to admission at top universities worldwide. The organization focuses on delivering an innovative educational model based on an internationally recognized curriculum. By offering quality education at discounted fees, Enko Education aims to prepare learners for global academic opportunities and foster their development in a competitive educational landscape.
XacLeasing
Debt Financing in 2018
XacLeasing company will deliver comprehensive, high quality, on time leasing services to Mongolian citizens and companies.
Puratos Grand-Place Indochina
Non Equity Assistance in 2018
Puratos Grand-Place Indochina is a producer of ingredients and solutions tailored for the chocolate, bakery, and pastry sectors. Based in Thuan An, Vietnam, the company focuses on research and development to enhance bakery processes and create a variety of baked products, including pastries, cakes, and chocolates. Puratos Grand-Place Indochina serves a diverse clientele that includes bakeries, food service companies, supermarkets, and industrial customers, providing them with raw materials and specialized solutions to meet their operational needs.
XacLeasing company will deliver comprehensive, high quality, on time leasing services to Mongolian citizens and companies.
Citizens Development Business Finance
Post in 2018
Citizens Development Business Finance PLC, established in 1995 and headquartered in Colombo, Sri Lanka, is a diversified financial services provider operating through segments such as Leasing and Stock Out on Hire, Loans and Advances, and Others. The company offers a wide range of products including term deposits, savings accounts, auto loans, personal loans, gold loans, home loans, debit/credit cards, margin trading, corporate finance, money exchange services, Islamic finance, leasing, hire purchase, foreign exchange and remittance services, pawning, and other financial services.
EFC Uganda
Venture Round in 2018
Entrepreneurs Financial Centre (EFC) Uganda is a microfinance institution established in June 2012, focused on fostering local wealth development. The company provides specialized microloans at competitive interest rates to micro and small enterprises (MSEs), aiming to support their growth and economic contribution. In addition to loans, EFC Uganda offers a range of savings products, including regular, premium, and term deposit accounts, which enable clients to enhance their financial stability and engage in increased economic activity. Through its services, EFC Uganda seeks to empower entrepreneurs and contribute to the overall economic development of the region.
Bósforo
Debt Financing in 2018
Bósforo is a PV solar project providing over 200 GWh/year of renewable energy.
AviNiger
Venture Round in 2018
AviNiger is a greenfield poultry project with a focus on producing eggs.
Ecobank
Debt Financing in 2017
Ecobank Transnational Incorporated, established in 1985 and headquartered in Lomé, Togo, provides a range of retail, corporate, and investment banking services across Africa and internationally. Its operations include Corporate & Investment Banking, Commercial Banking, and Consumer Banking, offering products such as current and savings accounts, loans, cards, and digital banking services. The bank serves a diverse clientele, including individuals, small and medium enterprises, multinationals, government agencies, and non-governmental organizations. With a network of 888 branches and over 2,460 ATMs, Ecobank facilitates various financial services, including treasury, cash management, remittance, and bancassurance. Subsidiaries such as Ecobank Nigeria Limited and Ecobank Zimbabwe Limited extend its services, focusing on commercial and retail banking tailored to local markets.
Africinvest
Venture Round in 2017
AfricInvest, established in 1994, is a Tunisia-based private equity firm and part of the Integra Group. With a team of 66 professionals across seven African offices, AfricInvest manages USD1 billion across 16 funds, supported by both local and international investors. The firm focuses on investing in high-growth sectors such as financial services, agribusiness, consumer/retail, education, and healthcare, across North Africa and Sub-Saharan Africa. Since its inception, AfricInvest has invested in 135 companies across 25 African countries, promoting the private equity industry through its involvement in associations like AVCA and MENAPEA.
AviNiger
Debt Financing in 2017
AviNiger is a greenfield poultry project with a focus on producing eggs.
Enda Tamweel
Venture Round in 2017
Enda Tamweel SA is a microfinance company based in Tunis, Tunisia, founded in 2015 by the NGO Enda Inter-Arab. It focuses on providing financial and non-financial services to micro-entrepreneurs, particularly benefiting marginalized households, including women and youth. The company's offerings encompass various microcredit products tailored for agricultural and non-agricultural projects, as well as packages designed to support young entrepreneurs and promote environmental sustainability. Additionally, Enda Tamweel provides digital services, such as M-dinar for remote payment transactions and La Carte Mobitamweel, a prepaid card for easy credit collection. Complementing its financial services, the company also delivers essential non-financial support, such as training, marketing assistance, and awareness programs aimed at fostering an entrepreneurial culture. This holistic approach allows Enda Tamweel to enhance the living conditions of its clients and their families.
SenergyPV
Debt Financing in 2017
The Senergy project consists of the design, construction, financing, operation and the maintenance of the 29.5 MWc solar power plant. Senergy PV SA will also be in charge of the construction of a 9-km transmission line on behalf of the client Senelec. The project will be located in Santhiou Mekhe approximately 125 km northeast of Dakar.
Ventureast
Venture Round in 2017
Ventureast, established in 1997 and headquartered in Bangalore, is an asset management firm specializing in seed to growth-stage investments. They focus on innovative, India-based entrepreneurs and companies operating in the technology, healthcare, and life science sectors. Ventureast partners with visionary founders who are ahead of trends, seeking to invest in their drive to make a difference and lead the next wave of innovation.
F&S Solar
Debt Financing in 2017
F&S Solar involves itself in the development of solar projects and EPCs. The business of the company is the development, planning, and construction of solar power plants. The reduce inefficient use of fossil fuels such as coal and oil and make room for alternative energy technologies. They provide research and developments in F&S solar that are reflected in high system yields and durable, low-maintenance systems.