FinDev Canada

Stanbic IBTC Bank, a subsidiary of Stanbic IBTC Holdings PLC, is a leading commercial bank in Nigeria, offering a wide range of personal and business banking services. With over 180 branches nationwide and digital banking platforms, the bank provides current, savings, and domiciliary accounts, loans, credit cards, home loans, and internet banking. It also offers mobile banking services, including the award-winning *909# MobileMoney, and caters to small and medium-scale enterprises. Additionally, Stanbic IBTC Bank provides custodial services through its subsidiary, Stanbic Nominees Nigeria Limited. The bank is committed to financial inclusion and offers services tailored to various customer segments.

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.

BOAD serves as the community's primary source of development financing. It is an autonomous and decentralized institution of the Union. In order to realize UEMOA's goals without jeopardizing those set forth in the UEMOA Treaty, it helps to gain total independence. It is a public organization with an international scope whose goal is to support the development and operation of a local financial market. The special fund that will be established will be given the responsibility of directly or indirectly absorbing offers and, possibly, fulfilling requests from the public for securities and will be given this responsibility above the banking system.

M-KOPA is a company that offers connected asset financing solutions aimed at underbanked customers. Its platform integrates digital micropayments and Internet of Things (IoT) connectivity to provide access to essential products, including solar lighting, televisions, refrigerators, and smartphones. The platform is designed to be accessible, allowing customers to secure financing without the need for a credit history or collateral. By focusing on life-enhancing products and services, M-KOPA aims to improve the quality of life for individuals in underserved markets.

Cooprogreso is a financial institution that offers medical assistance, life insurance, and payment services.

Genneia S.A. is an Argentine company focused on providing sustainable energy solutions. Founded in 1991 and based in Olivos, it generates electricity through a combination of thermal power plants, which utilize both biofuel and conventional methods, along with a wind farm located in Chubut. The company not only generates energy but also transports and distributes natural gas, contributing to the local energy infrastructure. Genneia is committed to developing and operating projects that harness renewable sources, including wind and solar, with an emphasis on high energy efficiency and reducing environmental impact.

Banco de Occidente is a commercial bank headquartered in Cali, Colombia, and ranks as the fifth largest bank in the country by asset size and portfolio as of mid-2016. Established in 1951, it operates as a subsidiary of Grupo Aval Acciones y Valores. The bank provides a wide range of financial products and services, including savings and current accounts, credit and debit cards, personal loans, insurance, and foreign trade services. Additionally, it offers leasing options and equipment credit, catering to both individual and business clients. Banco de Occidente has a national presence, with a network comprising 241 branches, 336 ATMs, and 9,671 banking correspondents, ensuring accessible banking solutions for its customers.

Ecobank Transnational Incorporated (ETI), a public limited liability company under a private sector initiative spearheaded by the Federation of West African Chambers of Commerce and Industry with the support of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). In the early 1980’s foreign and state-owned banks dominated the banking industry in West Africa. Commercial banks in West Africa owned and managed by the African private sector were a rarity. Its founders created ETI with the objective of filling this vacuum. The Federation of West African Chambers of Commerce promoted and initiated a project to create a private, regional banking institution in West Africa. In 1984, Ecopromotions S.A. was incorporated. Its founding shareholders raised seed capital for feasibility studies and the promotional activities leading to the creation of ETI. In October 1985, ETI was incorporated with authorised capital of US$100 million. The initial paid up capital of US$32 million was raised from over 1,500 individuals and institutions from West African countries. The largest shareholder was the ECOWAS Fund for Cooperation, Compensation and Development (ECOWAS Fund), the development finance arm of ECOWAS. Ecobank signed a Headquarters’ Agreement with the Government of Togo in 1985, which granted it the status of an international organisation. This status came with the rights and privileges necessary for ETI to operate as a regional institution, including the status of a non-resident financial institution. ETI commenced operations with its first subsidiary in Togo in March 1988.

JMMB Group provides banking, investments, remittances, and insurance services to clients.

Banco Promerica de Costa Rica, S.A. is a financial institution based in Escazú, Costa Rica, providing a wide range of banking and financial services for individuals and businesses. The bank's offerings include various types of accounts such as savings and current accounts, as well as mortgage and personal loans. Additionally, it provides debit, credit, and gift cards, along with insurance products covering health, life, and accidents. Banco Promerica also engages in foreign trade services, facilitating letters of credit, collections, and local and international transfers. Further services include e-factoring, digital signatures, and online banking, which enhance customer convenience and efficiency. The bank emphasizes building strong, lasting relationships with its clients and partners, contributing to the development of the Costa Rican economy.

FEDECRÉDITO is a federation of credit banks and workers' banks that offers an electronic channel to perform financial operations.

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.

Banco Sofisa is a commercial bank based in Brazil that offers a range of banking and financial services to both businesses and individual customers. The bank is dedicated to providing various financial solutions tailored to meet the needs of its clients, ensuring accessibility and efficiency in its operations. Through its comprehensive service offerings, Banco Sofisa aims to support the financial growth and stability of its customers in the Brazilian market.

Pacific Savings and Credit Cooperative maintains an organizational philosophy that rescues the values of their ancestors like solidarity, humility, and respect. The basis of our service is a financial institution that engages in financial products and services.

Alianza del Valle is a savings and credit cooperative that offers lending, savings accounts and credit facilities services.

Avla is an insurance group that specializes in providing comprehensive financial solutions tailored for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The company offers a range of products, including surety, trade credit, SME credit, and mortgage credit solutions, which help connect SMEs with investors while ensuring protection for credit lines through insurance policies. In addition to facilitating access to judicial guarantees for SMEs, Avla aims to enhance the credibility of performance guarantee insurance, addressing challenges related to lengthy legal processes and the risk of non-payment of claims. The company's focus on financial guarantees, technical guarantees, and credit insurance underscores its commitment to supporting the financial needs of SMEs.

ETG, established in 1967, is one of the largest and fastest growing integrated agricultural conglomerates in sub-Saharan Africa, importing and exporting soft commodities to and from 48 countries including Tanzania, Kenya, Malawi, Mozambique, Nigeria and South Africa. It also has supply chain operations in China, India, America, Middle East, and South East Asia; merchandising desks in Europe, and; treasury companies in Singapore, Mauritius and UAE. Globally, ETG is present across 48 countries. ETG runs its business under five business verticals: 1. Fertilizer and Farm Inputs: ETG is one of the largest importers and distributors of fertilizers and farm inputs in sub-saharan africa 2. Cash traded products: Pulses, Sesame seed, Cashew and Rice are key commodities in this vertical. ETG is the world largest trader and processor of Pulses as well as world largest trader for raw cashew nuts. 3. Exchange traded commodities: Grains & oilseeds, sugar, coffee, cocoa, maize and soybean are key products in this segment. ETG is one of the major players for maize and soybean in sub-shara africa 4. Consumer Branded (Vamara): ETG operates multiple processing plants across 14 countries to manufacture products that are targeted to African consumers. ETG has 22 brands in its portfolio that offers products from vegetable cooking oil, condiments, and spreads, etc. 5. Logistics: ETG operates a very successful and integrated Logistics platform. ETG has a network of more than 400+ warehouses across 32 countries and a fleet of more than 900 trucks. ETG provided end-to-end Logistics services across sub-Sahara Africa.

Produbanco - Grupo Promerica is a financial institution that offers a range of services and products tailored to meet the needs of its clients. They prioritize building strong relationships with customers based on mutual trust, providing dynamic and accessible solutions. With a focus on understanding and addressing local financial needs, Produbanco - Grupo Promerica aims to serve its clients in a personalized and efficient manner.

Miro Forestry Developments Limited is a commercial timber plantation business based in London, established in 2010. The company focuses on the cultivation of fast-growing, high-yield species such as eucalyptus, teak, and pine to produce a range of timber products, including sawn timber, utility poles, and plywood. Miro Forestry aims to provide quality and cost-competitive forestry products while promoting environmental sustainability and biodiversity. The company exports its timber products to European markets and offers social and economic benefits to local communities through its operations.

Banco Davivienda S.A., founded in 1972 and headquartered in Bogotá, Colombia, is a prominent banking institution that provides a wide range of financial products and services to individual and corporate clients. The bank specializes in retail banking, commercial banking, housing finance, and services tailored for small and medium enterprises. Its offerings include various deposit accounts, loans for consumers and businesses, asset and wealth management services, insurance agency services, credit cards, and payroll loans. With a presence in Colombia, Panama, Costa Rica, Honduras, El Salvador, and Miami, Banco Davivienda operates approximately 725 branches and over 2,600 ATMs, serving more than 6.6 million customers. As a subsidiary of Grupo Bolívar S.A., it is recognized as the third-largest bank in Colombia by assets and profits, employing a workforce of over 15,000.

Bancóldex is the bank of Colombian entrepreneurs.

FirstRand Bank, established in 1998, is a prominent financial services provider based in Sandton, South Africa. It offers a wide range of banking, insurance, and investment products and services to retail, commercial, corporate, and public sector customers, both domestically and across various African countries. The company operates through several divisions, including First National Bank (FNB) for retail and commercial banking, Rand Merchant Bank (RMB) for corporate and investment banking, WesBank for installment finance, and Ashburton Investments for investment management. Its services span deposit products, loans, credit facilities, investment products, transactional services, insurance, advisory services, and wealth management, catering to a diverse client base that includes consumers, small businesses, medium corporates, parastatals, government entities, and the agricultural sector.

The Latin American Agribusiness Development Corporation (LAAD) is a private investment and development firm focused on advancing agribusiness projects across Latin America and the Caribbean. The company specializes in offering financing services, particularly medium and long-term loans, tailored for small and medium-sized enterprises in the agribusiness sector. By providing financial support, LAAD aims to foster economic growth, environmental sustainability, and social development within the region, adhering to sustainable standards in its operations. This approach not only enhances the viability of agribusiness ventures but also contributes to the overall improvement of local economies.

CIFI operates as a non-banking financial institution specializing in project finance and structuring services, primarily targeting the middle-market infrastructure and energy sectors. The company provides financing solutions to small and medium enterprises, facilitating loans for infrastructure projects. Additionally, CIFI advises various institutions on structuring financing, thereby supporting developers in the energy, tourism, construction, and telecom industries. By focusing on sustainable development, CIFI aims to enhance regional project viability and foster growth in these critical sectors.

JCM Power Corporation, established in 2009 and headquartered in Toronto, Canada, is an independent power producer (IPP) specializing in the development, construction, and operation of renewable energy projects and high-voltage direct current (HVDC) transmission lines. The company focuses on solar photovoltaic and wind energy projects, primarily in Africa, Latin America, and South Asia. With regional offices in Mexico, South Africa, and Pakistan, JCM Power leverages its extensive development expertise to deliver clean energy solutions in growth markets with high demand and limited renewable energy experience.

Cooprogreso is a financial institution that offers medical assistance, life insurance, and payment services.

M-KOPA is a company that offers connected asset financing solutions aimed at underbanked customers. Its platform integrates digital micropayments and Internet of Things (IoT) connectivity to provide access to essential products, including solar lighting, televisions, refrigerators, and smartphones. The platform is designed to be accessible, allowing customers to secure financing without the need for a credit history or collateral. By focusing on life-enhancing products and services, M-KOPA aims to improve the quality of life for individuals in underserved markets.