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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.

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Catherine Bareyre

Legal Director

Thomas Eloy

Head of Risk Department and Risk Director

Ghislain de Valon

Deputy CEO

Past deals in 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.

Goodlife Pharmacy

Debt Financing in 2022
GoodLife Pharmacy is a retail pharmacy chain headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya, serving over 600,000 customers across 19 locations in East Africa. The company specializes in providing a wide range of health and personal care products, including pharmaceuticals and wellness items. In addition to its retail offerings, GoodLife Pharmacy also delivers essential health services such as blood pressure and blood glucose monitoring, body mass index assessments, malaria testing, family nutrition guidance, doctor consultations, and laboratory services. This comprehensive approach enables patients to access affordable and convenient healthcare solutions.

Africa Mobile Networks

Private Equity Round in 2021
Africa Mobile Networks Ltd finances, builds, and operates mobile network base stations in Sub-Saharan Africa region, connecting the unconnected rural population. The company combines low power Base Transceiver Station (BTS) transmitters with Very Small Aperture Terminal (VSAT) satellite technology and directs traffic onto an existing network, using solar panels to power the systems. Africa Mobile Networks Ltd was founded in 2013 and is based in Milton Keynes, United Kingdom.

Solarise Africa

Series B in 2020
Solarise Africa is a pan-African energy leasing company headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya, specializing in financial leasing services for solar photovoltaic (PV) and other energy assets. The company primarily targets Commercial and Industrial (C&I) clients, offering smart financing solutions through strategic partnerships in the renewable energy sector. Solarise Africa focuses on projects involving captive rooftop and ground-mounted solar installations, with capacities ranging from 100 kW to 3 MW. Currently active in Kenya, the company has plans to expand its operations to South Africa and further into East, Southern, and West Africa, aiming for scalable growth in the renewable energy market.

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.

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.

Africa Finance

Venture Round in 2013
Africa Finance Corporation, established in 2007 and headquartered in Nigeria, is a multilateral development financial institution focused on addressing infrastructure development needs across Africa. The organization offers a range of services, including debt and equity financing, project development, technical advisory, and financial advisory. It aims to drive sustainable economic growth by investing in high-quality infrastructure assets that deliver essential services in key sectors such as power, natural resources, heavy industry, transport, and telecommunications. Through its comprehensive approach, Africa Finance Corporation seeks to facilitate significant advancements in the continent's infrastructure landscape.