British International Investment

Established in 1948, British International Investment is a UK government-backed development finance institution and impact investor. It focuses on long-term economic growth and sustainability in emerging markets by investing in infrastructure, health, agribusiness, and other sectors.

Samir Abhyankar

Managing Director, Head of Financial Services Group and Member of the Investment and Executive Committee

Benson Adenuga

Head of Office and Coverage Director, Nigeria and Member of Investment teams

Kwabena Asante-Poku

Coverage Director for Ghana and Member of Investment teams

Andrew Brown

Managing Director, Deputy Co-Chief Investment Officer and Chairman of the investment committee for Funds and Venture Capital and Financial Services equity transactions

Anne-Marie Chidzero

External Investment Committee Member

Leandro Cuccioli

Director and Head of Manufacturing, Agribusiness and Forestry

Seema Dhanani

Head of Kenya and Coverage Director East Africa

Tenbite Ermias

Managing Director, Africa

Hayley Fenton

Investment Associate, Infrastructure - Energy Access and Efficiency

Paul Fitzsimons

External Investment Committee member

Roman Frenkel

Director and Head of Food, Agriculture and Natural Capital

Jo Fry

Investment Director and Head of Intermediated Financial services

Craig Gifford

Head of Private Equity Funds and Co-Investments

Anne-Marie Harris

External Investment Committee Member

Nikunj Jinsi

External Investment Committee member

Diana Kolar

Investment Manager, Innovative Finance

Maria Kozloski

External Investment Committee Member

Maria Largey

Managing Director, Chief Impact Officer and Member of the Investment and Executive Committee

Chirantan Patnaik

Director, Venture Capital

Stephen Priestley

Managing Director, Financial Services Group

Rehan Rashid

Country Director, Bangladesh

Sherine Shohdy

Head of Egypt Office and Coverage Director

Abhinav Sinha

Managing Director

Srinivasan Nagarajan

Managing Director, Head of Asia and Member of the Investment and Executive Committee

Past deals in CEMEA

ACWA Power

Post in 2024
Founded in 2004, ACWA Power develops, invests in, co-owns, and operates a diverse portfolio of power generation plants, including thermal, solar PV, solar CSP, wind, and desalinated water production facilities. It also provides operations and maintenance services for these industries across Saudi Arabia, the Middle East, Africa, Turkey, Vietnam, and other regions.

Etana Energy

Debt Financing in 2024
Etana Energy is an electricity trader focused on distributing electricity generated from renewable energy projects to businesses in South Africa. The company specializes in solar and wind energy, providing low-carbon electricity solutions that address the region's significant power needs. By offering competitive pricing, forward price certainty, and flexible contract terms, Etana Energy serves a diverse clientele that includes municipal, industrial, and retail customers. Through its trading services, the company aims to promote sustainable energy usage while ensuring reliable electricity supply.

Arab African International Bank

Debt Financing in 2024
Arab African International Bank is a banking institution based in Cairo, Egypt, offering a wide range of financial services. These services include personal and commercial banking, credit cards, payroll solutions, consumer finance, and business loans for small enterprises. The bank aims to meet the diverse financial needs of its clients by providing tailored solutions in corporate finance and wealth management. Through its comprehensive service offerings, Arab African International Bank supports both individual and business clients in achieving their financial goals.

InfraCredit

Debt Financing in 2024
InfraCredit provides local currency guarantees to enhance the credit quality of debt instruments issued to finance creditworthy infrastructure assets in Nigeria that conform with its eligibility criteria.

BasiGo

Debt Financing in 2024
BasiGo is an e-mobility company focused on electrifying public transportation in Kenya and Rwanda. It provides electric buses to bus operators through a flexible financing and service model that includes maintenance and battery charging, helping operators transition from diesel with predictable operating costs. Its buses are designed to be an economical, convenient, and reliable alternative to diesel, capable of all-day operation on a single charge with proven battery technology. By offering affordable financing options and end-to-end support, BasiGo enables bus owners to adopt electric fleets while reducing fuel costs and emissions.

Ecobank

Post in 2024
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.

Paymob

Series B in 2024
Paymob is a regional digital payments enabler that provides payments infrastructure technologies to expand access to financial services in the MEA region. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Cairo, Egypt, the company focuses on bridging the financial inclusion gap by enabling businesses of all sizes to accept and process electronic payments and money transfers. Its online payments software converts cash into electronic value through integrated services while reducing fraud, loss, theft, and costs associated with cash handling and printing. By offering adaptable payment solutions, Paymob aims to empower customers with diverse electronic payment options and faster money circulation across communities and markets.

Sonatel

Debt Financing in 2024
Sonatel SA, headquartered in Dakar, Senegal, is a leading telecommunications provider in West Africa, offering a wide range of services including fixed line, mobile, Internet, television, voice, and mobile money to both individuals and businesses. Established in 1985, Sonatel operates in Senegal and has expanded its reach to Mali, Guinea Bissau, Guinea, and Sierra Leone. The company has developed a modern, fully digitized network supported by high-speed optical fiber submarine cables, boasting one of Africa's largest Internet bandwidths at 6.5 Gbps. Through its Orange brand, Sonatel facilitates the convergence of mobile, Internet, and television technologies, playing a crucial role in the economic development of Senegal and positioning the country as a telecommunications hub in the region.

Trade and Development Bank -TDB

Debt Financing in 2024
The Eastern and Southern African Trade and Development Bank (TDB), established in 1985, is a multilateral development financial institution with assets exceeding US$ 5 billion. Its mandate focuses on financing trade, promoting regional economic integration, and supporting sustainable development through various services, including trade finance, project and infrastructure finance, asset management, and business advisory services. Over the past five years, TDB has expanded its shareholder base from 19 to 35 members, which includes 22 Member States from the COMESA, EAC, and SADC regions, alongside 2 non-African countries and 11 institutional investors. During this period, the bank has seen a significant increase in shareholder equity funds by 150% and annual net profits by 100%, while successfully halving its non-performing loans. TDB operates regional offices in Nairobi, Harare, and Addis Ababa, with principal offices located in Bujumbura and Port-Louis.

BasiGo

Debt Financing in 2023
BasiGo is an e-mobility company focused on electrifying public transportation in Kenya and Rwanda. It provides electric buses to bus operators through a flexible financing and service model that includes maintenance and battery charging, helping operators transition from diesel with predictable operating costs. Its buses are designed to be an economical, convenient, and reliable alternative to diesel, capable of all-day operation on a single charge with proven battery technology. By offering affordable financing options and end-to-end support, BasiGo enables bus owners to adopt electric fleets while reducing fuel costs and emissions.

Access Bank

Debt Financing in 2023
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.

Dashen Bank

Debt Financing in 2023
Dashen Bank is a commercial bank based in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, established in 1995. It provides a range of financial services, including saving deposits, current deposits, and fixed time deposits. The bank also offers various loan products such as consumer loans, term loans, merchandise loans, project loans, and overdraft facilities. In addition to traditional banking services, Dashen Bank features interest-free banking options and digital banking solutions, catering to the diverse needs of its customers. The bank is involved in international trade and provides guarantees, enhancing its role in the financial landscape of Ethiopia.

Gridworks Partners

Private Equity Round in 2023
Gridworks Partners is a development and investment platform focused on equity investments in electricity transmission, distribution, and off-grid solutions in Africa. The company, which is wholly owned by CDC Group, aims to develop and invest in essential power infrastructure to enhance access to electricity across the continent. Gridworks partners with governments, utilities, and businesses in the power sector, positioning itself as a long-term investor and developer in this critical domain. Backed by the UK Government's Development Finance Institution, Gridworks plays a significant role in advancing sustainable energy solutions in Africa.

Kazyon

Venture Round in 2023
Kazyon is the largest discount supermarket chain in Egypt, operating over 450 stores across 17 governorates. The company focuses on providing essential food commodities through its marketplace, which includes a variety of products such as cooking items, dairy, frozen meat, frozen vegetables, and home baking goods. By offering a wide selection of essential goods in one location, Kazyon aims to make shopping convenient and affordable for its customers.

Standard Chartered

Debt Financing in 2023
Standard Chartered is a multinational bank headquartered in London, founded in 1853. It serves individuals, small and mid-sized businesses, corporations, financial institutions, governments, and investors across Asia, Africa, Europe, the Americas, and the Middle East. The bank operates through Corporate & Institutional Banking, Retail Banking, Commercial Banking, and Private Banking, offering deposits, loans, mortgages, cards, wealth management, and advisory services. It provides corporate finance and investment services, including structured and project financing, mergers and acquisitions advisory, debt capital markets, risk management, and trading in financial markets. Transaction banking covers cash management, payments, securities services, and trade finance, alongside digital and online banking platforms. The firm supports cross-border finance and international trade, with Islamic banking solutions through the Saadiq brand. As a global lender and adviser, Standard Chartered focuses on facilitating client financing and cross-border commerce through its international network.

Development Partners International

Venture Round in 2023
Founded in 2007 by pioneers of African investment, Development Partners International is a leading Pan-African private equity firm with over US$1.1bn under management across two funds. With a team boasting over 100 years of aggregate African investment experience, DPI has invested in 19 portfolio companies operating across 27 countries.

TradeDepot

Debt Financing in 2023
Founded in 2016, TradeDepot is a SaaS platform that connects FMCG distributors, wholesalers, and retailers across Africa. It leverages real-time stock level tracking, predictive trade intelligence, and automated sales promotions to boost sales and improve distribution efficiency.

Banque du Caire

Debt Financing in 2023
Banque du Caire, founded in 1952 and headquartered in Cairo, Egypt, is a commercial bank that offers a range of banking services for individuals, businesses, and corporations. The bank provides various financial products, including accounts, deposits, retail and personal loans, microfinance, and bancassurance. Additionally, Banque du Caire offers investment and treasury management services, alongside modern banking solutions such as online banking, phone banking, and a mobile banking app. Through these services, the bank aims to cater to the diverse financial needs of its clients while fostering economic growth in the region.

Zambia National Commercial Bank

Debt Financing in 2022
Zambia National Commercial Bank Plc, commonly known as Zanaco, is a prominent financial institution based in Lusaka, Zambia, established in 1969 to address the banking needs of the country. The bank operates through three main segments: Retail Banking, Corporate Banking, and Treasury Management, offering a wide range of services that include savings and current accounts, various types of loans, trade financing, and bancassurance. Zanaco caters to a diverse clientele, including individuals, small and medium-sized enterprises, large corporations, and government entities. Additionally, the bank provides digital banking services, debit and credit cards, and cash management solutions. With a network of 69 branches, around 200 automated teller machines, and 2,000 point-of-sale machines, Zanaco is well-equipped to serve the financial needs of the Zambian economy effectively.

Invictus Investment

Debt Financing in 2022
Invictus Investment is a company that specializes in the trading of various agricultural commodities and food products. Operating across multiple regions, including Africa, the Middle East, Europe, the USA, and Asia, it focuses on providing quality and consistent commodities directly from producers to consumers. The company deals in a diverse range of products, including grains, oilseeds, edible oils, animal feed, pulses, spray-dried gum Arabic, and meats. In addition to agricultural goods, Invictus Investment also engages in the trading of non-manufactured precious metals and other general items, positioning itself as a key player in the global commodities market.

BBOXX

Debt Financing in 2022
BBOXX designs, manufactures, and distributes plug-and-play solar power systems to expand access to electricity in Africa and other developing regions. The company offers solar home systems, lighting, radios, TVs, phone chargers, and related products, supported by installation and maintenance services and remote monitoring. It pursues innovative financing models and digital platforms to enable individuals, businesses, and governments to access reliable, affordable utilities, including off-grid energy experiences in rural areas. BBOXX serves customers through distributors in Africa, the United Kingdom, and international markets, with a focus on customer service and scalable solutions.

African Guarantee Fund

Debt Financing in 2022
Established in 2011 and headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya, African Guarantee Fund is a financial institution dedicated to promoting economic development in Africa. It achieves this by providing guarantees and capacity development services to small and medium enterprises (SMEs), enabling them to access financing and grow. The fund aims to be the premier non-bank financial organization serving Africa's financing needs.

MaxAB

Series B in 2022
MaxAB is a B2B e-commerce platform based in Cairo, Egypt, founded in 2018, that connects food and grocery retailers with suppliers in underserved areas. The company focuses on re-engineering the informal grocery and food market by utilizing innovative technologies and supply chain solutions tailored to the specific needs of retailers. MaxAB's mobile platform facilitates an e-marketplace and provides logistics services for efficient distribution of goods. By streamlining procurement and grocery delivery processes, MaxAB aims to empower retailers with access to a diverse range of products, premium service, and operational support, ultimately enhancing their ability to manage their businesses effectively.

iProcure

Series B in 2022
iProcure Ltd is a Nairobi-based company that operates a supply chain platform focused on optimizing agricultural input distribution in rural Africa, particularly in Kenya. Founded in 2012, iProcure provides a comprehensive solution that integrates business intelligence and data-driven stock management to enhance the operations of agricultural retailers. The platform enables retailers to manage inventory, point-of-sale activities, and customer profiles while leveraging geo-located purchasing patterns and real-time transaction analysis. Additionally, iProcure facilitates mobile payments, allowing retailers to better predict demand and improve overall inventory management. By offering an alternative distribution channel, the company ensures that agricultural products reach end consumers effectively, thereby streamlining distribution and enhancing customer service. iProcure also provides warehousing and storage facilities to support its logistics operations.

TeamApt

Series B in 2022
TeamApt is a financial technology company that develops digital banking and payment platform for financial transactions. It offers an end-to-end omnichannel digital banking service called Moneytor Digital Banking, enabling banks to offer retail, merchant, and corporate banking services through digital channels, Aptpay for automation of digital banking business operations, settlements, reconciliations, and tracks digital transformation processes with web and mobile interfaces. TeamApt was founded in 2015 and is headquartered in Lekki, Lagos, Nigeria.

Scatec ASA

Post in 2022
Scatec ASA is an integrated independent solar power producer based in Oslo, Norway. Founded in 2007, the company specializes in the design, development, financing, engineering, procurement, construction management, ownership, operation, and maintenance of solar photovoltaic power plants. Scatec operates through three segments: Power Production, Services, and Development and Construction. With a portfolio of 1.9 GW in operation and under construction, Scatec's projects are located in various countries, including Argentina, Brazil, the Czech Republic, Egypt, Honduras, Jordan, Malaysia, Mozambique, Rwanda, South Africa, and Ukraine. The company aims to deliver affordable and sustainable clean energy solutions globally. Scatec changed its name from Scatec Solar ASA in November 2020 to reflect its broader focus and capabilities in the renewable energy sector.

Lona Group

Venture Round in 2022
Lona Group is a manufacturer and exporter of citrus products based in Cape Town, South Africa. The company specializes in a diverse range of agricultural products, including grapefruit, mangoes, grapes, pears, plums, avocados, pomegranates, lemons, and oranges, along with various vegetables. Through its export operations, Lona Group plays a significant role in the global supply chain for fresh produce, providing high-quality fruits and vegetables to international markets.

Equity Group Holdings

Post in 2022
Equity Group Holdings is a financial services provider based in Nairobi, Kenya. It operates primarily through Equity Bank Kenya, which is a licensed commercial bank regulated by the Central Bank of Kenya. Equity Bank Kenya was established in 2014 following a corporate restructure of Equity Group Holdings Limited. The organization offers a range of banking and financial services aimed at various customer segments, contributing to the financial inclusion and economic empowerment of individuals and businesses in the region.

Paymob

Series B in 2022
Paymob is a regional digital payments enabler that provides payments infrastructure technologies to expand access to financial services in the MEA region. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Cairo, Egypt, the company focuses on bridging the financial inclusion gap by enabling businesses of all sizes to accept and process electronic payments and money transfers. Its online payments software converts cash into electronic value through integrated services while reducing fraud, loss, theft, and costs associated with cash handling and printing. By offering adaptable payment solutions, Paymob aims to empower customers with diverse electronic payment options and faster money circulation across communities and markets.

Apollo Agriculture

Series B in 2022
Apollo Agriculture, established in 2015, is a Kenyan agtech company with a presence in Nairobi. It specializes in providing smallholder farmers with access to critical farming inputs, financing, and advisory services. The company leverages agronomic machine learning, remote sensing, and mobile technology to assess credit risk and tailor financial and technical assistance to each farmer's unique needs and location. This approach aims to enhance farm yields and profitability in emerging markets, with a focus on Kenya.

Gridworks Partners

Private Equity Round in 2022
Gridworks Partners is a development and investment platform focused on equity investments in electricity transmission, distribution, and off-grid solutions in Africa. The company, which is wholly owned by CDC Group, aims to develop and invest in essential power infrastructure to enhance access to electricity across the continent. Gridworks partners with governments, utilities, and businesses in the power sector, positioning itself as a long-term investor and developer in this critical domain. Backed by the UK Government's Development Finance Institution, Gridworks plays a significant role in advancing sustainable energy solutions in Africa.

Globeleq

Venture Round in 2022
Globeleq develops, builds, and operates renewable power projects across Africa and the Americas. Its portfolio includes natural gas, solar, wind, HFO, and fuel oil power generation assets.

TradeDepot

Series B in 2021
Founded in 2016, TradeDepot is a SaaS platform that connects FMCG distributors, wholesalers, and retailers across Africa. It leverages real-time stock level tracking, predictive trade intelligence, and automated sales promotions to boost sales and improve distribution efficiency.

Globeleq

Debt Financing in 2021
Globeleq develops, builds, and operates renewable power projects across Africa and the Americas. Its portfolio includes natural gas, solar, wind, HFO, and fuel oil power generation assets.

Halan

Venture Round in 2021
Halan is an Egyptian technology company established in 2017, operating a mobile application that caters to various consumer needs through a single platform. The app offers ride-hailing services for two and three-wheeler vehicles, on-demand logistics solutions, food delivery, and goods transportation via motorbikes or cargo tricycles. Halan also facilitates e-payments and microfinance services for its users. It has partnered with prominent fast-food chains in Egypt to provide last-mile delivery services using smart-tech integrated systems. The company aims to enhance convenience and safety for customers while offering incremental business opportunities for drivers, supporting both large organizations and small businesses in their distribution needs.

Ecobank

Post in 2021
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.

Globeleq

Venture Round in 2021
Globeleq develops, builds, and operates renewable power projects across Africa and the Americas. Its portfolio includes natural gas, solar, wind, HFO, and fuel oil power generation assets.

TeamApt

Series B in 2021
TeamApt is a financial technology company that develops digital banking and payment platform for financial transactions. It offers an end-to-end omnichannel digital banking service called Moneytor Digital Banking, enabling banks to offer retail, merchant, and corporate banking services through digital channels, Aptpay for automation of digital banking business operations, settlements, reconciliations, and tracks digital transformation processes with web and mobile interfaces. TeamApt was founded in 2015 and is headquartered in Lekki, Lagos, Nigeria.

Absa

Funding Round in 2021
Absa is a prominent financial services group based in Johannesburg, South Africa, offering a comprehensive range of banking and financial products tailored to meet the needs of personal, commercial, and corporate customers. The bank provides personal banking services, including savings and current accounts, credit cards, home loans, and various investment products, along with electronic banking solutions. For business and corporate clients, Absa delivers services such as commercial property finance, asset finance, term loans, and trade products, as well as specialized solutions for sectors like agriculture, tourism, and public services. Established in 1991, Absa strives to address local challenges through its diverse offerings in retail, business, corporate, investment, and wealth banking, alongside insurance services.

Safaricom

Venture Round in 2021
Safaricom is a leading telecommunications company based in Nairobi, Kenya, founded in 1997. It operates as a mobile network provider, delivering a comprehensive range of services that include voice, data, and mobile banking solutions through its renowned platform, M-Pesa. Safaricom's offerings encompass international calls, roaming, mobile broadband, and various communication solutions such as SMS, messaging, and video conferencing. The company also provides internet connectivity options, including 4G and Fiber to Buildings, alongside IT consultancy services. Serving a diverse clientele that includes individuals, small businesses, and large enterprises, Safaricom generates the majority of its revenue from voice, mobile data, and M-Pesa transactions, as well as other integrated telecommunication services.

Safaricom

Post in 2021
Safaricom is a leading telecommunications company based in Nairobi, Kenya, founded in 1997. It operates as a mobile network provider, delivering a comprehensive range of services that include voice, data, and mobile banking solutions through its renowned platform, M-Pesa. Safaricom's offerings encompass international calls, roaming, mobile broadband, and various communication solutions such as SMS, messaging, and video conferencing. The company also provides internet connectivity options, including 4G and Fiber to Buildings, alongside IT consultancy services. Serving a diverse clientele that includes individuals, small businesses, and large enterprises, Safaricom generates the majority of its revenue from voice, mobile data, and M-Pesa transactions, as well as other integrated telecommunication services.

Gridworks Partners

Private Equity Round in 2021
Gridworks Partners is a development and investment platform focused on equity investments in electricity transmission, distribution, and off-grid solutions in Africa. The company, which is wholly owned by CDC Group, aims to develop and invest in essential power infrastructure to enhance access to electricity across the continent. Gridworks partners with governments, utilities, and businesses in the power sector, positioning itself as a long-term investor and developer in this critical domain. Backed by the UK Government's Development Finance Institution, Gridworks plays a significant role in advancing sustainable energy solutions in Africa.

Trade and Development Bank -TDB

Debt Financing in 2020
The Eastern and Southern African Trade and Development Bank (TDB), established in 1985, is a multilateral development financial institution with assets exceeding US$ 5 billion. Its mandate focuses on financing trade, promoting regional economic integration, and supporting sustainable development through various services, including trade finance, project and infrastructure finance, asset management, and business advisory services. Over the past five years, TDB has expanded its shareholder base from 19 to 35 members, which includes 22 Member States from the COMESA, EAC, and SADC regions, alongside 2 non-African countries and 11 institutional investors. During this period, the bank has seen a significant increase in shareholder equity funds by 150% and annual net profits by 100%, while successfully halving its non-performing loans. TDB operates regional offices in Nairobi, Harare, and Addis Ababa, with principal offices located in Bujumbura and Port-Louis.

Liquid Intelligent Technologies

Funding Round in 2020
Liquid Intelligent Technologies is a provider of digital infrastructure in Africa, delivering data, voice, and IP services through a nationwide fiber and satellite network. It operates an extensive fiber backbone spanning about 18,000 kilometers across Uganda, Kenya, Rwanda, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Botswana, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Lesotho, and South Africa, enabling high-speed internet access for public and private sector enterprises and supporting the digital journey. Founded in 2004 and headquartered in Ebène, Mauritius, the company serves as a key connectivity partner across the continent.

Stanbic IBTC

Debt Financing in 2020
Stanbic IBTC is a leading Nigerian financial services group offering a wide range of banking, investment banking, pension management, and wealth management services. With over 180 branches nationwide and digital platforms, it caters to both individuals and businesses, providing current accounts, savings, loans, cards, internet banking, and mobile money services. Its investment banking arm offers innovative advisory, capital markets, and debt arranging solutions, while its pension management subsidiary specializes in retirement saving accounts and fund administration.

Bank Of Africa

Post in 2020
Bank of Africa is a prominent banking institution founded in 1959 and headquartered in Casablanca, Morocco. It offers a wide range of banking products and services tailored for individuals, professionals, and businesses, both domestically and internationally. The bank's offerings include various types of accounts, term deposits, credit cards, and financing solutions, as well as insurance and investment funding services. Additionally, Bank of Africa provides cash management, payment processing, international transactions, and electronic banking services, along with specialized support for SMEs and employees. The bank also engages in corporate finance, asset management, securities brokerage, and wealth management. With a network of approximately 1,800 branches, Bank of Africa plays a significant role in the financial landscape. Committed to corporate social responsibility, it actively supports environmental conservation and educational initiatives for underprivileged children in rural areas. The institution was formerly known as Banque Marocaine du Commerce Extérieur until its rebranding in March 2020.

Globeleq

Post in 2020
Globeleq develops, builds, and operates renewable power projects across Africa and the Americas. Its portfolio includes natural gas, solar, wind, HFO, and fuel oil power generation assets.

Gridworks Partners

Private Equity Round in 2020
Gridworks Partners is a development and investment platform focused on equity investments in electricity transmission, distribution, and off-grid solutions in Africa. The company, which is wholly owned by CDC Group, aims to develop and invest in essential power infrastructure to enhance access to electricity across the continent. Gridworks partners with governments, utilities, and businesses in the power sector, positioning itself as a long-term investor and developer in this critical domain. Backed by the UK Government's Development Finance Institution, Gridworks plays a significant role in advancing sustainable energy solutions in Africa.

Absa

Debt Financing in 2020
Absa is a prominent financial services group based in Johannesburg, South Africa, offering a comprehensive range of banking and financial products tailored to meet the needs of personal, commercial, and corporate customers. The bank provides personal banking services, including savings and current accounts, credit cards, home loans, and various investment products, along with electronic banking solutions. For business and corporate clients, Absa delivers services such as commercial property finance, asset finance, term loans, and trade products, as well as specialized solutions for sectors like agriculture, tourism, and public services. Established in 1991, Absa strives to address local challenges through its diverse offerings in retail, business, corporate, investment, and wealth banking, alongside insurance services.

Commercial International Bank

Post in 2020
Commercial International Bank (CIB) is a leading commercial bank established in 1975 and headquartered in Cairo, Egypt. Originally formed as a joint venture between the National Bank of Egypt and Chase Manhattan Bank, CIB has grown to become the most profitable commercial bank in Egypt over the past four decades. The bank offers a wide range of financial services, including deposits, savings accounts, loans, private banking, and e-banking. It caters to both individual customers and large corporations, providing corporate banking products such as project finance, structured trade finance, working capital finance, syndicated loans, letters of credit, and guarantees. CIB is renowned for its strong brand equity, superior management, high operating standards, and commitment to corporate governance best practices.

Mettle.net

Debt Financing in 2020
Mettle Investments Limited is a specialist financial services company based in Bellville, South Africa, established in 1995. The company focuses on the lending business, offering a variety of financial solutions including asset-backed short-term lending, debtor finance, working capital finance, corporate finance, incremental housing finance, factoring, and invoice discounting. Mettle serves a diverse clientele, which includes international corporations, small and medium enterprises, and individual clients. In addition to its lending services, the company is involved in the solar energy and fintech sectors, highlighting its commitment to innovation and the development of specialised financial solutions.

Globeleq

Debt Financing in 2019
Globeleq develops, builds, and operates renewable power projects across Africa and the Americas. Its portfolio includes natural gas, solar, wind, HFO, and fuel oil power generation assets.

Absa

Debt Financing in 2019
Absa is a prominent financial services group based in Johannesburg, South Africa, offering a comprehensive range of banking and financial products tailored to meet the needs of personal, commercial, and corporate customers. The bank provides personal banking services, including savings and current accounts, credit cards, home loans, and various investment products, along with electronic banking solutions. For business and corporate clients, Absa delivers services such as commercial property finance, asset finance, term loans, and trade products, as well as specialized solutions for sectors like agriculture, tourism, and public services. Established in 1991, Absa strives to address local challenges through its diverse offerings in retail, business, corporate, investment, and wealth banking, alongside insurance services.

Trade and Development Bank -TDB

Debt Financing in 2019
The Eastern and Southern African Trade and Development Bank (TDB), established in 1985, is a multilateral development financial institution with assets exceeding US$ 5 billion. Its mandate focuses on financing trade, promoting regional economic integration, and supporting sustainable development through various services, including trade finance, project and infrastructure finance, asset management, and business advisory services. Over the past five years, TDB has expanded its shareholder base from 19 to 35 members, which includes 22 Member States from the COMESA, EAC, and SADC regions, alongside 2 non-African countries and 11 institutional investors. During this period, the bank has seen a significant increase in shareholder equity funds by 150% and annual net profits by 100%, while successfully halving its non-performing loans. TDB operates regional offices in Nairobi, Harare, and Addis Ababa, with principal offices located in Bujumbura and Port-Louis.

FirstRand

Post in 2019
FirstRand is a South African financial services group offering banking, insurance, and investment products to retail, commercial, corporate, and public sector clients across Africa. Its key subsidiaries include First National Bank (FNB), Rand Merchant Bank (RMB), WesBank, and Ashburton Investments.

PEG

Debt Financing in 2019
PEG is an asset financing company based in Accra, Ghana, that specializes in providing affordable solar energy solutions to off-grid households in West Africa. Founded in 2013 by Hugh Whalan and Nate Heller, PEG offers a Pay As You Go financing model that enables customers to acquire solar home systems, which enhance their quality of life by providing reliable lighting, mobile phone charging, and access to appliances like radios and televisions. By facilitating the transition from traditional, polluting fuels such as kerosene to sustainable solar energy, PEG empowers its customers to invest in clean technology while reducing their ongoing energy costs. The company's operations extend to countries including Ghana, Côte d'Ivoire, and Senegal, where it addresses the energy needs of underserved communities.

PEG

Debt Financing in 2019
PEG is an asset financing company based in Accra, Ghana, that specializes in providing affordable solar energy solutions to off-grid households in West Africa. Founded in 2013 by Hugh Whalan and Nate Heller, PEG offers a Pay As You Go financing model that enables customers to acquire solar home systems, which enhance their quality of life by providing reliable lighting, mobile phone charging, and access to appliances like radios and televisions. By facilitating the transition from traditional, polluting fuels such as kerosene to sustainable solar energy, PEG empowers its customers to invest in clean technology while reducing their ongoing energy costs. The company's operations extend to countries including Ghana, Côte d'Ivoire, and Senegal, where it addresses the energy needs of underserved communities.

Absa

Debt Financing in 2019
Absa is a prominent financial services group based in Johannesburg, South Africa, offering a comprehensive range of banking and financial products tailored to meet the needs of personal, commercial, and corporate customers. The bank provides personal banking services, including savings and current accounts, credit cards, home loans, and various investment products, along with electronic banking solutions. For business and corporate clients, Absa delivers services such as commercial property finance, asset finance, term loans, and trade products, as well as specialized solutions for sectors like agriculture, tourism, and public services. Established in 1991, Absa strives to address local challenges through its diverse offerings in retail, business, corporate, investment, and wealth banking, alongside insurance services.

PEG

Debt Financing in 2019
PEG is an asset financing company based in Accra, Ghana, that specializes in providing affordable solar energy solutions to off-grid households in West Africa. Founded in 2013 by Hugh Whalan and Nate Heller, PEG offers a Pay As You Go financing model that enables customers to acquire solar home systems, which enhance their quality of life by providing reliable lighting, mobile phone charging, and access to appliances like radios and televisions. By facilitating the transition from traditional, polluting fuels such as kerosene to sustainable solar energy, PEG empowers its customers to invest in clean technology while reducing their ongoing energy costs. The company's operations extend to countries including Ghana, Côte d'Ivoire, and Senegal, where it addresses the energy needs of underserved communities.

ACWA Power

Debt Financing in 2019
Founded in 2004, ACWA Power develops, invests in, co-owns, and operates a diverse portfolio of power generation plants, including thermal, solar PV, solar CSP, wind, and desalinated water production facilities. It also provides operations and maintenance services for these industries across Saudi Arabia, the Middle East, Africa, Turkey, Vietnam, and other regions.

Bank Of Africa

Post in 2019
Bank of Africa is a prominent banking institution founded in 1959 and headquartered in Casablanca, Morocco. It offers a wide range of banking products and services tailored for individuals, professionals, and businesses, both domestically and internationally. The bank's offerings include various types of accounts, term deposits, credit cards, and financing solutions, as well as insurance and investment funding services. Additionally, Bank of Africa provides cash management, payment processing, international transactions, and electronic banking services, along with specialized support for SMEs and employees. The bank also engages in corporate finance, asset management, securities brokerage, and wealth management. With a network of approximately 1,800 branches, Bank of Africa plays a significant role in the financial landscape. Committed to corporate social responsibility, it actively supports environmental conservation and educational initiatives for underprivileged children in rural areas. The institution was formerly known as Banque Marocaine du Commerce Extérieur until its rebranding in March 2020.

Gridworks Partners

Private Equity Round in 2019
Gridworks Partners is a development and investment platform focused on equity investments in electricity transmission, distribution, and off-grid solutions in Africa. The company, which is wholly owned by CDC Group, aims to develop and invest in essential power infrastructure to enhance access to electricity across the continent. Gridworks partners with governments, utilities, and businesses in the power sector, positioning itself as a long-term investor and developer in this critical domain. Backed by the UK Government's Development Finance Institution, Gridworks plays a significant role in advancing sustainable energy solutions in Africa.

BBOXX

Debt Financing in 2019
BBOXX designs, manufactures, and distributes plug-and-play solar power systems to expand access to electricity in Africa and other developing regions. The company offers solar home systems, lighting, radios, TVs, phone chargers, and related products, supported by installation and maintenance services and remote monitoring. It pursues innovative financing models and digital platforms to enable individuals, businesses, and governments to access reliable, affordable utilities, including off-grid energy experiences in rural areas. BBOXX serves customers through distributors in Africa, the United Kingdom, and international markets, with a focus on customer service and scalable solutions.

Globeleq

Venture Round in 2019
Globeleq develops, builds, and operates renewable power projects across Africa and the Americas. Its portfolio includes natural gas, solar, wind, HFO, and fuel oil power generation assets.

Jumia Group

Venture Round in 2019
Jumia Group operates a pan-African e-commerce platform, connecting consumers and businesses across the continent. It offers a wide range of products and services, from consumer goods to online travel, through its marketplace. Jumia also provides logistics services for package delivery and a payment service for transactions on its platform. The company generates revenue through sales of goods, commissions, fulfillment, value-added services, and marketing & advertising. Jumia's primary revenue source is the West Africa segment.

PEG

Series C in 2019
PEG is an asset financing company based in Accra, Ghana, that specializes in providing affordable solar energy solutions to off-grid households in West Africa. Founded in 2013 by Hugh Whalan and Nate Heller, PEG offers a Pay As You Go financing model that enables customers to acquire solar home systems, which enhance their quality of life by providing reliable lighting, mobile phone charging, and access to appliances like radios and televisions. By facilitating the transition from traditional, polluting fuels such as kerosene to sustainable solar energy, PEG empowers its customers to invest in clean technology while reducing their ongoing energy costs. The company's operations extend to countries including Ghana, Côte d'Ivoire, and Senegal, where it addresses the energy needs of underserved communities.

PEG

Debt Financing in 2019
PEG is an asset financing company based in Accra, Ghana, that specializes in providing affordable solar energy solutions to off-grid households in West Africa. Founded in 2013 by Hugh Whalan and Nate Heller, PEG offers a Pay As You Go financing model that enables customers to acquire solar home systems, which enhance their quality of life by providing reliable lighting, mobile phone charging, and access to appliances like radios and televisions. By facilitating the transition from traditional, polluting fuels such as kerosene to sustainable solar energy, PEG empowers its customers to invest in clean technology while reducing their ongoing energy costs. The company's operations extend to countries including Ghana, Côte d'Ivoire, and Senegal, where it addresses the energy needs of underserved communities.

Access Bank

Post in 2019
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.

Liquid Intelligent Technologies

Funding Round in 2018
Liquid Intelligent Technologies is a provider of digital infrastructure in Africa, delivering data, voice, and IP services through a nationwide fiber and satellite network. It operates an extensive fiber backbone spanning about 18,000 kilometers across Uganda, Kenya, Rwanda, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Botswana, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Lesotho, and South Africa, enabling high-speed internet access for public and private sector enterprises and supporting the digital journey. Founded in 2004 and headquartered in Ebène, Mauritius, the company serves as a key connectivity partner across the continent.

Unicaf

Series B in 2018
Unicaf, founded in 2012, is an online higher education platform that collaborates with reputable universities in the UK, US, Europe, and Africa to provide affordable and quality degree programs primarily to young professionals in Africa. The company offers locally accredited degrees through a blended learning approach, combining online instruction with physical instructional centers and virtual coaching. This model allows students to pursue their studies while continuing to work, making higher education more accessible. Unicaf has experienced significant growth, enrolling over 8,000 students and aiming to reach more than 60,000 by the end of 2020. The company’s mission is to help African students obtain degrees that enhance their career prospects in a simplified and cost-effective manner.

African Export-Import Bank

Debt Financing in 2018
African Export-Import Bank is a multilateral financial institution established in 1993 to promote and facilitate trade among African countries and between Africa and the global marketplace. Headquartered in Cairo, Egypt, the Bank offers a range of financing programs, advisory services, and guarantee products aimed at enhancing intra- and extra-African trade. These services include short-term trade guarantees, working capital and supply chain finance solutions for small and medium-sized enterprises, and various bonding facilities for export contracts. The institution serves a diverse clientele, including governments, corporations, and financial institutions, providing additional services such as sovereign and corporate advisory, capital markets assistance, and trade information. With an authorized share capital of five billion US dollars, the Bank plays a crucial role in the development and diversification of trade across the continent.

Nachtigal Hydro Power

Debt Financing in 2018
Nachtigal Hydro Power is a developer and operator of a hydroelectric power plant located in Cameroon. The company specializes in the design, financing, and construction of the Nachtigal Amont hydroelectric project, along with the necessary energy evacuation transmission lines. Nachtigal Hydro Power is committed to generating clean and renewable energy, which is supplied to both residential and commercial sectors. Through its operations, the company plays a significant role in advancing sustainable energy solutions in the region.

Standard Chartered

Post in 2018
Standard Chartered is a multinational bank headquartered in London, founded in 1853. It serves individuals, small and mid-sized businesses, corporations, financial institutions, governments, and investors across Asia, Africa, Europe, the Americas, and the Middle East. The bank operates through Corporate & Institutional Banking, Retail Banking, Commercial Banking, and Private Banking, offering deposits, loans, mortgages, cards, wealth management, and advisory services. It provides corporate finance and investment services, including structured and project financing, mergers and acquisitions advisory, debt capital markets, risk management, and trading in financial markets. Transaction banking covers cash management, payments, securities services, and trade finance, alongside digital and online banking platforms. The firm supports cross-border finance and international trade, with Islamic banking solutions through the Saadiq brand. As a global lender and adviser, Standard Chartered focuses on facilitating client financing and cross-border commerce through its international network.

Indorama Fertilizers

Debt Financing in 2018
Indorama Fertilizers operates a world-class, 1.4 million metric tonnes per annum urea manufacturing facility based in Port Harcourt, Nigeria. The plant has been developed to global environmental, social and construction standards. It plays a key role in supporting the agricultural sector in Nigeria by providing a reliable supply of fertilizers for local farmers, thereby enabling import substitution and supporting the diversification needs of the Nigerian economy. Indorama Fertilizers is also advantageously located to serve neighboring West African countries and key Western hemisphere markets, including North America, South America and Europe

Bujagali Energy

Debt Financing in 2018
Bujagali Energy Limited is a power producer based in Uganda, specializing in the operation of the Bujagali Hydropower Project. This facility generates electricity with a capacity of 250 megawatts, addressing the region's pressing demand for new power sources. Bujagali Energy is dedicated to delivering affordable and clean energy, ensuring that clients benefit from competitive pricing while contributing to sustainable energy solutions in Uganda. As a subsidiary of SN Power AS, the company plays a vital role in enhancing the energy landscape of the country through its hydroelectric operations.

Trade and Development Bank -TDB

Debt Financing in 2018
The Eastern and Southern African Trade and Development Bank (TDB), established in 1985, is a multilateral development financial institution with assets exceeding US$ 5 billion. Its mandate focuses on financing trade, promoting regional economic integration, and supporting sustainable development through various services, including trade finance, project and infrastructure finance, asset management, and business advisory services. Over the past five years, TDB has expanded its shareholder base from 19 to 35 members, which includes 22 Member States from the COMESA, EAC, and SADC regions, alongside 2 non-African countries and 11 institutional investors. During this period, the bank has seen a significant increase in shareholder equity funds by 150% and annual net profits by 100%, while successfully halving its non-performing loans. TDB operates regional offices in Nairobi, Harare, and Addis Ababa, with principal offices located in Bujumbura and Port-Louis.

ARM Cement

Debt Financing in 2018
ARM Cement PLC is a Kenya-based manufacturer of cement, operating primarily in Kenya, Tanzania, South Africa, and Rwanda. Founded in 1974 and formerly known as Athi River Mining Limited, the company changed its name in 2012. ARM Cement is organized into two main segments: Cement and Lime, and Other Products. It produces a variety of cement types, including tiling cement, composite cement, portland cement, and clinker, and sells these products under the Rhino brand. In addition to cement, the company is involved in the mining and processing of industrial minerals and chemicals, the trading of other building products, and the manufacture and sale of fertilizers under the Mavuno brand. The majority of ARM Cement's revenue is generated from its operations in Kenya.

Globeleq

Venture Round in 2017
Globeleq develops, builds, and operates renewable power projects across Africa and the Americas. Its portfolio includes natural gas, solar, wind, HFO, and fuel oil power generation assets.

Onomo Hotel Group

Venture Round in 2017
Founded in 2009, Onomo Hotel Group specializes in designing, developing, owning, and managing hotels. It focuses on providing high comfort at affordable prices, optimizing services, and promoting African culture while being environmentally conscious.

Alcazar Energy

Debt Financing in 2017
Alcazar Energy is a renewable energy company based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, focused on producing energy in the Middle East, Turkey, and Africa. Founded in 2014, it specializes in the origination, development, structuring, acquisition, and operation of renewable energy projects, with a particular emphasis on solar photovoltaic and onshore wind technologies. Serving as a key player in the renewable energy sector, Alcazar Energy aims to contribute to the growth of sustainable energy solutions across the META region, leveraging its expertise and partnerships to advance innovative energy initiatives.

Unicaf

Venture Round in 2017
Unicaf, founded in 2012, is an online higher education platform that collaborates with reputable universities in the UK, US, Europe, and Africa to provide affordable and quality degree programs primarily to young professionals in Africa. The company offers locally accredited degrees through a blended learning approach, combining online instruction with physical instructional centers and virtual coaching. This model allows students to pursue their studies while continuing to work, making higher education more accessible. Unicaf has experienced significant growth, enrolling over 8,000 students and aiming to reach more than 60,000 by the end of 2020. The company’s mission is to help African students obtain degrees that enhance their career prospects in a simplified and cost-effective manner.

Solon Capital Holdings

Venture Round in 2017
Solon Capital Partners is a private equity investment firm established in 2010 and located in Freetown, Sierra Leone. The firm focuses on buyout investments, aiming to maximize risk-adjusted returns for its investors. Solon Capital Partners specializes in developing and managing high-growth businesses that are essential to emerging markets, thereby contributing to economic development in the region.

Excelerate Energy

Debt Financing in 2017
Excelerate Energy specializes in floating LNG solutions, empowering countries with energy independence. It offers a comprehensive range of services including FSRU provision, infrastructure development, and LNG supply. With offices across the globe, it maintains a significant presence in over ten countries.

Kamponji Enterprises

Private Equity Round in 2017
Kamponji Enterprises Limited (KEL) is one of Malawi’s poultry companies. Established in 2013, the Limbe-based company produces, distributes and retails table eggs, broiler day-old chicks and animal feed across Malawi.

Africa Logistics Properties

Venture Round in 2017
Africa Logistics Properties is an integrated property investment and development company focused on Africa’s growing logistics and industrial sector. Based in Nairobi, it develops, owns, and manages modern Grade-A warehousing and distribution facilities across sub-Saharan Africa, including build-to-suit projects and multi-tenant parks. The company provides related services such as property management and sale-and-leaseback arrangements, and operates according to international standards for construction, facility management, and environmental, social, and governance practices. Its focus is to connect enterprises with reliable modern infrastructure for efficient supply chains.

FirstRand

Post in 2016
FirstRand is a South African financial services group offering banking, insurance, and investment products to retail, commercial, corporate, and public sector clients across Africa. Its key subsidiaries include First National Bank (FNB), Rand Merchant Bank (RMB), WesBank, and Ashburton Investments.

Unicaf

Venture Round in 2016
Unicaf, founded in 2012, is an online higher education platform that collaborates with reputable universities in the UK, US, Europe, and Africa to provide affordable and quality degree programs primarily to young professionals in Africa. The company offers locally accredited degrees through a blended learning approach, combining online instruction with physical instructional centers and virtual coaching. This model allows students to pursue their studies while continuing to work, making higher education more accessible. Unicaf has experienced significant growth, enrolling over 8,000 students and aiming to reach more than 60,000 by the end of 2020. The company’s mission is to help African students obtain degrees that enhance their career prospects in a simplified and cost-effective manner.

Bridge International Academies

Venture Round in 2016
Bridge International Academies, founded in 2007 and based in Nairobi, Kenya, operates primary schools focused on providing education to underprivileged children. The organization offers scholastic services that adhere to national curricula and emphasizes comprehensive teacher training and development programs. Utilizing advanced wireless technology, Bridge International Academies aims to deliver quality education free of charge, enabling children from disadvantaged backgrounds to access the learning they need for a better future.

Zambeef Products

Post in 2016
Zambeef Products Plc is a leading integrated food processing company based in Zambia. Established in 1994, it engages in the production, processing, distribution, and retailing of beef, chicken, pork, milk, dairy products, eggs, edible oils, stock feed, and flour. The company operates over 200 retail outlets across Zambia and West Africa.

Amandi Energy

Debt Financing in 2016
Amandi Energy is a company that focuses on the generation of electricity and operates a power plant specifically designed to support Ghanaian industry and infrastructure. It provides a comprehensive range of services, including the design, construction, installation, commissioning, and maintenance of combined cycle gas turbines. By delivering these services, Amandi Energy aims to help its clients mitigate brownouts and address the existing shortfall in generative capacity in the region.

Penda Health

Venture Round in 2016
Founded in Kenya in 2011, Penda Health operates a network of outpatient medical centers offering affordable, high-quality care. Services range from general consultations and diagnostics to specialized care like OB/GYN services. The company leverages technology for enhanced patient outcomes and is recognized for its innovative, patient-centered approach.

Standard Chartered

Post in 2016
Standard Chartered is a multinational bank headquartered in London, founded in 1853. It serves individuals, small and mid-sized businesses, corporations, financial institutions, governments, and investors across Asia, Africa, Europe, the Americas, and the Middle East. The bank operates through Corporate & Institutional Banking, Retail Banking, Commercial Banking, and Private Banking, offering deposits, loans, mortgages, cards, wealth management, and advisory services. It provides corporate finance and investment services, including structured and project financing, mergers and acquisitions advisory, debt capital markets, risk management, and trading in financial markets. Transaction banking covers cash management, payments, securities services, and trade finance, alongside digital and online banking platforms. The firm supports cross-border finance and international trade, with Islamic banking solutions through the Saadiq brand. As a global lender and adviser, Standard Chartered focuses on facilitating client financing and cross-border commerce through its international network.

14Trees

Venture Round in 2016
14Trees accelerates the delivery of affordable housing in Africa by translating construction innovations from the lab to the field and partnering with banks and contractors to implement housing projects. The company also produces environment-friendly bricks using 3D printing technology to speed the construction of sustainable buildings and social infrastructure such as schools and workplaces. Through these efforts, 14Trees aims to improve living conditions, support livelihoods, and foster inclusive communities by making affordable, eco-conscious construction scalable.

Trade and Development Bank -TDB

Debt Financing in 2016
The Eastern and Southern African Trade and Development Bank (TDB), established in 1985, is a multilateral development financial institution with assets exceeding US$ 5 billion. Its mandate focuses on financing trade, promoting regional economic integration, and supporting sustainable development through various services, including trade finance, project and infrastructure finance, asset management, and business advisory services. Over the past five years, TDB has expanded its shareholder base from 19 to 35 members, which includes 22 Member States from the COMESA, EAC, and SADC regions, alongside 2 non-African countries and 11 institutional investors. During this period, the bank has seen a significant increase in shareholder equity funds by 150% and annual net profits by 100%, while successfully halving its non-performing loans. TDB operates regional offices in Nairobi, Harare, and Addis Ababa, with principal offices located in Bujumbura and Port-Louis.

ARM Cement

Venture Round in 2016
ARM Cement PLC is a Kenya-based manufacturer of cement, operating primarily in Kenya, Tanzania, South Africa, and Rwanda. Founded in 1974 and formerly known as Athi River Mining Limited, the company changed its name in 2012. ARM Cement is organized into two main segments: Cement and Lime, and Other Products. It produces a variety of cement types, including tiling cement, composite cement, portland cement, and clinker, and sells these products under the Rhino brand. In addition to cement, the company is involved in the mining and processing of industrial minerals and chemicals, the trading of other building products, and the manufacture and sale of fertilizers under the Mavuno brand. The majority of ARM Cement's revenue is generated from its operations in Kenya.

Jumia Group

Series C in 2016
Jumia Group operates a pan-African e-commerce platform, connecting consumers and businesses across the continent. It offers a wide range of products and services, from consumer goods to online travel, through its marketplace. Jumia also provides logistics services for package delivery and a payment service for transactions on its platform. The company generates revenue through sales of goods, commissions, fulfillment, value-added services, and marketing & advertising. Jumia's primary revenue source is the West Africa segment.

Unicaf

Series A in 2016
Unicaf, founded in 2012, is an online higher education platform that collaborates with reputable universities in the UK, US, Europe, and Africa to provide affordable and quality degree programs primarily to young professionals in Africa. The company offers locally accredited degrees through a blended learning approach, combining online instruction with physical instructional centers and virtual coaching. This model allows students to pursue their studies while continuing to work, making higher education more accessible. Unicaf has experienced significant growth, enrolling over 8,000 students and aiming to reach more than 60,000 by the end of 2020. The company’s mission is to help African students obtain degrees that enhance their career prospects in a simplified and cost-effective manner.

Globeleq

Private Equity Round in 2015
Globeleq develops, builds, and operates renewable power projects across Africa and the Americas. Its portfolio includes natural gas, solar, wind, HFO, and fuel oil power generation assets.

GEMS Education

Venture Round in 2015
Founded in 1959, GEMS Education operates international schools offering education services from kindergarten to higher grades. With a presence across the Middle East, India, Europe, and Asia, it aims to provide quality education and improve access for underprivileged children.

CRDB Bank

Post in 2015
CRDB Bank Plc is a prominent financial institution operating in the United Republic of Tanzania and the Republic of Burundi, offering a wide range of banking services to individuals, small and medium enterprises (SMEs), corporate clients, and high net worth individuals. Founded in 1996 and headquartered in Dar es Salaam, the bank provides various retail banking products, including multi-currency accounts, personal and SME loans, and general insurance services. In addition, CRDB Bank facilitates corporate banking services such as trade finance, project finance, and cash management. The bank also emphasizes treasury services and digital banking, including mobile and internet banking solutions. With a robust network of branches, automated teller machines, point of sale terminals, and microfinance partners, CRDB Bank aims to meet the diverse financial needs of its customers effectively.
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