Proparco
Proparco is a Paris-based organization established in 1977 that specializes in providing private sector funding for sustainable development initiatives. It focuses on financing and supporting companies and financial institutions across Africa, Asia, Latin America, and the Middle East. Proparco targets key development sectors, including infrastructure—especially renewable energy—agriculture, financial institutions, health, and education. The organization aims to enhance the role of private entities in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) established by the international community in 2015. By financing projects that create jobs, provide essential goods and services, and combat climate change, Proparco contributes to sustainable economic growth and development. Its financing solutions include loans, guarantees, equity, and quasi-equity options tailored to the needs of the private sector.
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Past deals in Southern Africa
Letshego Holdings
Debt Financing in 2024
Letshego Holdings is a regional financial services provider in Africa, specializing in consumer lending. The company offers short to medium-term secured and unsecured loans primarily to employees in the public, quasi-public, and private sectors. It serves various customer segments, including small and micro-entrepreneurs, salaried employees, and civil servants. Operating across multiple African countries, including Botswana, Ghana, Kenya, Lesotho, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, Rwanda, Swaziland, Tanzania, and Uganda, Letshego aims to meet the diverse financial needs of its clients while promoting financial inclusion in the region. The company considers its banking and other financial services as a unified operating segment, focusing on delivering accessible credit solutions to enhance economic empowerment.
Serengeti Energy
Grant in 2024
Serengeti Energy is a company that focuses on the development, construction, and operation of renewable energy projects, particularly run-of-river hydropower initiatives in Southern Africa. It specializes in both greenfield projects and the refurbishment of existing independent power plants. In addition to its core activities, Serengeti Energy invests in and co-develops small and medium-sized energy projects, ensuring that all operations yield positive impacts on local markets and communities. The company also provides installation and maintenance services for semiconductors utilized in the renewable energy sector.
Ecobank
Post in 2023
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.
TUHF
Debt Financing in 2023
TUHF Limited is a commercial property finance company headquartered in Johannesburg, South Africa, specializing in financing for inner-city precincts and surrounding areas. Established in 2003, the company offers long-term loans secured by mortgage collateral to assist entrepreneurs in acquiring, constructing, and improving properties. In addition to long-term financing, TUHF provides bridge and short-term loans to address temporary financial needs. The company focuses on delivering guidance and risk management to its clients, ensuring that entrepreneurs have the necessary support and resources to succeed in the property market. TUHF Limited operates as a subsidiary of TUHF Holdings Limited and was formerly known as TUHF Proprietary Limited until its name change in 2015.
Maris Capital
Venture Round in 2022
Maris Capital is an investment holding company based in Grand Baie, Mauritius. It focuses on investing in early-stage and startup SMEs across various sectors such as property services, business services, mining, and agriculture & forestry. The company aims to develop its portfolio companies into scalable, cash-generative businesses while actively engaging with communities and proactively managing ESG risks.
Serengeti Energy
Venture Round in 2022
Serengeti Energy is a company that focuses on the development, construction, and operation of renewable energy projects, particularly run-of-river hydropower initiatives in Southern Africa. It specializes in both greenfield projects and the refurbishment of existing independent power plants. In addition to its core activities, Serengeti Energy invests in and co-develops small and medium-sized energy projects, ensuring that all operations yield positive impacts on local markets and communities. The company also provides installation and maintenance services for semiconductors utilized in the renewable energy sector.
Respublica
Private Equity Round in 2022
Respublica develops and manages student housing in South Africa, offering integrated residential environments designed to support student success. The company provides fully serviced, apartment-style accommodation with modern amenities, safety features, and academic support facilities to foster academic achievement and personal development.
BCP Bank Mauritius
Debt Financing in 2021
BCP Bank Mauritius is a full-service bank in Mauritius offering a broad range of retail and corporate financial services. It serves individuals, professionals, small and medium-sized enterprises, and international clients, delivering products and services such as savings and current accounts, deposits, various loan facilities, and financing options including term loans, working capital, trade finance, and syndicated lending. The bank provides payments and cash management, treasury services, letters of credit and documentary remittance, foreign exchange, and private banking, along with related offerings like bank guarantees, debit cards, and insurance products. With a nationwide branch network, the bank operates in domestic and international markets and emphasizes trade, treasury, and financing solutions for businesses and individuals.
Merec Industries
Private Equity Round in 2018
Merec Industries, SA is a manufacturer based in Maputo, Mozambique, specializing in wheat and maize-based products. Established in 1998, the company produces a diverse array of food items, including wheat and maize flours, pasta, biscuits, and animal by-products such as dog food and meat feed. The company serves both the Mozambican and South African markets, with additional offices located in Machava, Beira, and Nacala. As a family-owned business, Merec Industries aims to expand its presence in the Southern African Development Community (SADC) region and evolve into an integrated multinational packaged food group.
Maris Capital
Venture Round in 2010
Maris Capital is an investment holding company based in Grand Baie, Mauritius. It focuses on investing in early-stage and startup SMEs across various sectors such as property services, business services, mining, and agriculture & forestry. The company aims to develop its portfolio companies into scalable, cash-generative businesses while actively engaging with communities and proactively managing ESG risks.
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