KfW

KfW, established in 1948, is a state-owned investment and development bank based in Frankfurt, Germany. As the promotional bank of the Federal Republic of Germany, it operates through several segments, offering a wide range of financing and investment services. KfW supports small and medium-sized businesses, entrepreneurship, housing, infrastructure, education, and export finance, both domestically and internationally. It also promotes sustainable development and provides funding for projects that enhance economic, social, and ecological conditions. Additionally, KfW Capital, a subsidiary established in 2018, invests in German and European venture capital and venture debt funds, adhering to Environmental Social Governance (ESG) principles.

Jochen Eichmann

Head, Venture Tech Growth Financing

Richard Eisenbach

CFO

Jörg Goschin Ph.D

Founder, Senior Managing Director and Co-CEO

Martin Neumann

Senior Investment Manager

Alexander Thees

Co-CEO and Senior Managing Director

Past deals in SADC

NamPower

Debt Financing in 2024
NamPower is the national power utility of Namibia and specializes in the generation and transmission of electricity.

Emerging Africa Infrastructure Fund

Debt Financing in 2024
Emerging Africa Infrastructure Fund is a public-private partnership firm established in 2002 and headquartered in Ebene, Mauritius. It focuses on mobilizing capital from both public and private sources to provide long-term debt and mezzanine finance for infrastructure projects in sub-Saharan Africa. The firm primarily lends to projects that are owned, managed, and operated by private sector businesses, particularly in fragile states where traditional lenders are often hesitant to engage due to perceived risks. By financing the construction and development of essential infrastructure, the Emerging Africa Infrastructure Fund aims to foster growth and development in the region, enhancing the overall economic landscape. The fund is managed and advised by Investec Asset Management.

NamPower

Grant in 2021
NamPower is the national power utility of Namibia and specializes in the generation and transmission of electricity.

EFTA

Venture Round in 2020
EFTA Ltd is a Tanzanian finance company based in Moshi, with an additional branch in Dar es Salaam. Established in 2003, it specializes in providing equipment loans primarily to small and medium enterprises and farmers across various industries, including construction, agricultural processing, and transportation. EFTA offers a range of financing options, including standard equipment loans, loans for movable equipment, and repeat loans for returning customers. Additionally, it facilitates loans for customers seeking to import equipment from countries such as India, Kenya, or China, and provides low-interest rate loans through preferred suppliers. The company also extends larger leases for agricultural ventures, enabling clients to access funding without requiring collateral beyond the equipment financed. Through these services, EFTA aims to support the growth and efficiency of micro-enterprises, particularly in the agri-business sector.

Eskom Holdings

Debt Financing in 2018
Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd is a key player in the electricity sector of South Africa, generating approximately 95% of the country's electricity and around 45% of the electricity consumed in Africa. The company, founded in 1923 and headquartered in Sandton, operates through various segments including Generation, Transmission, and Distribution. It provides electricity to a diverse range of customers, including industrial, mining, commercial, agricultural, and residential sectors. Eskom utilizes multiple energy sources such as coal, nuclear, wind, hydro, and gas turbines for power generation and also engages in electricity trading with countries in the Southern African Development Community (SADC). The company is involved in constructing additional power infrastructure to meet increasing demand and has a service concession for electricity generation and transmission in Uganda. Beyond its core operations, Eskom engages in finance, insurance, corporate social investment, and coal exports, contributing to its broad business portfolio.

Eskom Holdings

Debt Financing in 2015
Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd is a key player in the electricity sector of South Africa, generating approximately 95% of the country's electricity and around 45% of the electricity consumed in Africa. The company, founded in 1923 and headquartered in Sandton, operates through various segments including Generation, Transmission, and Distribution. It provides electricity to a diverse range of customers, including industrial, mining, commercial, agricultural, and residential sectors. Eskom utilizes multiple energy sources such as coal, nuclear, wind, hydro, and gas turbines for power generation and also engages in electricity trading with countries in the Southern African Development Community (SADC). The company is involved in constructing additional power infrastructure to meet increasing demand and has a service concession for electricity generation and transmission in Uganda. Beyond its core operations, Eskom engages in finance, insurance, corporate social investment, and coal exports, contributing to its broad business portfolio.
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