CDC Group
CDC Group, established in 1948, is the UK’s Development Finance Institution wholly owned by the government. Its primary mission is to foster business development in Africa and South Asia, aiming to create jobs and improve living conditions in some of the world’s most impoverished regions. CDC invests strategically in sectors where job creation is most needed, including manufacturing, agribusiness, infrastructure, financial institutions, construction, health, and education. By supporting businesses in these areas, CDC seeks to stimulate economic growth and enhance the private sector in regions where it is often underdeveloped. Through its portfolio, which includes numerous investee businesses, CDC has demonstrated a significant impact on job creation and local economies, contributing to tax revenues and ultimately improving the lives of individuals in the communities it serves.
Paymob Solutions S.A.E. is a digital payments enabler based in Cairo, Egypt, founded in 2015. The company offers a payment acceptance platform that facilitates the conversion of cash payments and transfers to digital formats. Paymob’s services include integrated fraud detection, interactive dashboards, and compliance with PCI security standards. By providing robust payment infrastructure technologies, Paymob aims to empower underserved populations with access to essential financial services. The company focuses on bridging the financial inclusion gap in the Middle East and Africa, enabling businesses of all sizes to harness the benefits of digital payments.
Halan is a ride-hailing application that provides two and three-wheeler vehicle rides and on-demand logistics. The application also caters to businesses, offering smart-tech last-mile delivery through their integrated smart services using motorcycle and tricycles. It allows customers to request motorbike or tuk-tuk rides, or order food or goods for delivery via motorbikes or cargo tricycles. Halan also offers on-demand logistics solutions to support large organizations and small businesses alike in their distribution and supply chain. It also provides convenience and safety, while for the driver it offers incremental business. The application has delivered partnerships with fast-food chains like McDonald’s, KFC and Pizza Hut in Egypt. Halan was founded in November 2017 and is based in Cairo, Al Qahirah, Egypt.
Alcazar Energy is a Dubai-based company founded in 2014 that focuses on producing renewable energy across the Middle East, Turkey, and Africa. It specializes in the origination, development, structuring, acquisition, and operation of solar and wind energy projects. As an independent investment firm, Alcazar Energy collaborates with seasoned professionals in the renewable energy sector to advance its initiatives. The company emphasizes solar photovoltaic and onshore wind technologies as key components of its project portfolio. Additionally, Alcazar Energy manages an infrastructure fund that targets investments in renewable energy assets, with a particular interest in emerging markets and sustainable practices.