Proparco

Proparco is a French government organization established in 1977, dedicated to promoting private sector funding in sustainable development. Based in Paris, the firm focuses on financing and supporting companies and financial institutions across Africa, Asia, Latin America, and the Middle East. Proparco's investment strategy emphasizes key development sectors such as renewable energy, infrastructure, agriculture, health, education, and financial services. The organization aims to strengthen the contributions of private actors towards achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) established by the international community. Proparco finances projects that create jobs, provide essential goods and services, and combat climate change, offering a range of financial instruments including loans, equity, and guarantees. Its interventions are designed to enhance the resilience of communities and promote sustainable economic growth in emerging markets.

Grégory Clemente

CEO

Sadio Dicko

Deputy Regional Director

Djalal Khimdjee

Deputy CEO and Board Member

Natascha Korvinus

Principal, Finance

Gregor Quiniou

Principal

Past deals in Southern Africa

Enko Education

Series B in 2022
Enko Education Investments (PTY) LTD, founded in 2013 and headquartered in Johannesburg, South Africa, operates a network of international secondary schools across Africa, including offices in Cameroon, Mozambique, and Côte d’Ivoire. The organization is dedicated to preparing students for admission to the world's leading universities through a unique educational program. Its schools employ an internationally recognized curriculum that promotes innovative learning, allowing students to receive a high-quality education at discounted fees. Enko Education aims to provide a launchpad for students aspiring to further their studies globally.

WIOCC

Debt Financing in 2021
WIOCC specializes in high-capacity connectivity solutions, linking Africa with global financial and commercial centers. Recognized as a key player in the wholesale market, it caters to carriers, mobile operators, and internet service providers by offering customized bandwidth packages tailored to meet diverse customer needs. With a comprehensive range of services, including global connectivity, carrier IP transit, and colocation, WIOCC ensures built-in redundancy in its network, safeguarding traffic and enhancing reliability. Operating across more than 30 African countries, the company positions itself as a pivotal provider of managed connectivity services for cloud operators and content providers, effectively supporting the growing demand for fixed and mobile broadband in Africa's evolving markets.

Daystar Power

Series B in 2021
Daystar Power specialises in providing solar power and energy efficiency solutions for businesses in the commercial, industrial, and agricultural sectors that result in significant reduction of power costs, diesel consumption and pollution.

Solarise Africa

Series B in 2020
Solarise Africa is a pan-African energy leasing company based in Nairobi, Kenya, specializing in financial leasing services for solar photovoltaic (PV) and other renewable energy assets. The company primarily targets Commercial and Industrial (C&I) clients, offering scalable financing solutions designed to facilitate the deployment of clean energy systems. Solarise Africa focuses on projects that include captive rooftop and ground-mounted solar installations ranging from 100 kW to 3 MW. By collaborating closely with a select network of partners, the company promotes clean energy adoption, aiming to reduce clients' carbon footprints and operational costs. Currently active in Kenya, Solarise Africa plans to expand its operations into South Africa and other regions across East, Southern, and West Africa.

Jumo

Series B in 2018
Jumo World Limited operates a mobile money marketplace that connects private individuals, small businesses, and mobile network operators to a range of financial products. Founded in 2010 and based in Cape Town, South Africa, the company leverages advanced data science and machine learning to offer innovative financial services, including savings, loans, and insurance, particularly for entrepreneurs in emerging markets across Africa and Asia. Jumo's platform facilitates access to these services through partnerships with mobile network operators, enabling users to build financial identities based on their mobile behavior. By creating a digital banking solution that is cost-effective and responsible, Jumo aims to empower users with unprecedented financial choices, ultimately fostering economic growth and prosperity.

Enko Education

Series A in 2018
Enko Education Investments (PTY) LTD, founded in 2013 and headquartered in Johannesburg, South Africa, operates a network of international secondary schools across Africa, including offices in Cameroon, Mozambique, and Côte d’Ivoire. The organization is dedicated to preparing students for admission to the world's leading universities through a unique educational program. Its schools employ an internationally recognized curriculum that promotes innovative learning, allowing students to receive a high-quality education at discounted fees. Enko Education aims to provide a launchpad for students aspiring to further their studies globally.

Merec Industries

Private Equity Round in 2018
Merec Industries, SA manufactures and sells wheat and maize based products. Its products include wheat and maize flours, pasta, biscuits, bran, and animal by-products. The company was founded in 1998 and is headquartered in Maputo, Mozambique with additional offices in Machava, Beira, and Nacala, Mozambique.

Jumo

Series A in 2018
Jumo World Limited operates a mobile money marketplace that connects private individuals, small businesses, and mobile network operators to a range of financial products. Founded in 2010 and based in Cape Town, South Africa, the company leverages advanced data science and machine learning to offer innovative financial services, including savings, loans, and insurance, particularly for entrepreneurs in emerging markets across Africa and Asia. Jumo's platform facilitates access to these services through partnerships with mobile network operators, enabling users to build financial identities based on their mobile behavior. By creating a digital banking solution that is cost-effective and responsible, Jumo aims to empower users with unprecedented financial choices, ultimately fostering economic growth and prosperity.

Kingo

Series B in 2017
Kingo Energy, founded in 2013 and headquartered in Guatemala City, Guatemala, specializes in manufacturing solar energy systems aimed at providing reliable electricity to underserved rural communities. The company's mission is to improve the quality of life for individuals living without access to a dependable power grid, particularly in regions facing extreme poverty. Kingo offers a prepaid solar energy service that is more affordable than traditional lighting methods, such as candles and kerosene. Their solar energy kits can power essential household items, including light bulbs and mobile phone chargers, with payment options tailored to customers' budgets. Kingo has already benefited over 100,000 people, with significant reported improvements in cost savings, educational performance, and productivity among users. The company operates in Central America and South Africa, with ambitions to expand its reach to over 3 million individuals by 2020. Kingo's executive team comprises experienced professionals from various sectors, including consumer markets, telecommunications, and energy.

Enko Education

Series A in 2016
Enko Education Investments (PTY) LTD, founded in 2013 and headquartered in Johannesburg, South Africa, operates a network of international secondary schools across Africa, including offices in Cameroon, Mozambique, and Côte d’Ivoire. The organization is dedicated to preparing students for admission to the world's leading universities through a unique educational program. Its schools employ an internationally recognized curriculum that promotes innovative learning, allowing students to receive a high-quality education at discounted fees. Enko Education aims to provide a launchpad for students aspiring to further their studies globally.

Kingo

Convertible Note in 2016
Kingo Energy, founded in 2013 and headquartered in Guatemala City, Guatemala, specializes in manufacturing solar energy systems aimed at providing reliable electricity to underserved rural communities. The company's mission is to improve the quality of life for individuals living without access to a dependable power grid, particularly in regions facing extreme poverty. Kingo offers a prepaid solar energy service that is more affordable than traditional lighting methods, such as candles and kerosene. Their solar energy kits can power essential household items, including light bulbs and mobile phone chargers, with payment options tailored to customers' budgets. Kingo has already benefited over 100,000 people, with significant reported improvements in cost savings, educational performance, and productivity among users. The company operates in Central America and South Africa, with ambitions to expand its reach to over 3 million individuals by 2020. Kingo's executive team comprises experienced professionals from various sectors, including consumer markets, telecommunications, and energy.

NMB Bank

Debt Financing in 2014
NMB Bank Limited is a prominent financial institution in Zimbabwe, offering a wide range of banking products and services to both corporate and individual clients. The bank operates through several segments, including Retail Banking, Corporate Banking, Treasury, International Banking, and Digital Banking. Its offerings encompass current and savings accounts, debit and credit cards, loans, overdrafts, and various payment services, such as bridging finance and letters of credit. Additionally, NMB Bank provides advisory services related to capital raising, corporate restructuring, and investment. The bank also delivers treasury services, which include market analysis, fixed deposits, and foreign exchange operations. With branches in major cities such as Harare, Bulawayo, and Mutare, NMB Bank has been serving the Zimbabwean market since its incorporation in 1992 and is headquartered in Harare. It operates as a subsidiary of NMBZ Holdings Limited.

Global Credit Ratings

Venture Round in 2009
Global Credit Ratings is a provider of credit ratings. The company serves 400 customers across 20 countries and is the only rating agency to have a strong presence in multiple geographies across the continent.
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