Norfund

Norfund is an economic development agency based in Oslo, Norway, established in 1997. As an active and strategic minority investor, it provides equity, risk capital, and loans to support the growth of businesses in countries with limited access to capital, primarily focusing on Sub-Saharan Africa, as well as select regions in Southeast Asia and Central America. Norfund aims to foster sustainable business development in areas where the private sector is underdeveloped, by investing in small and medium-sized enterprises and other targeted sectors. The agency's approach is designed to create significant economic impact and promote long-term growth in these developing markets.

Anders Blom

Investment Manager, Clean Energy

Fay Chetnakarnkul

Regional Director - Asia

Escobar, Carlos

Senior Investment Manager, Financial Institutions

Naana Fynn

Regional Director - West Africa

Pal Helgesen

Investment Director

Panuvatvanich, Athivadee

Investment Associate

Ellen Rasmussen

Executive Vice President, Green Infrastructure and Scalable Enterprises

Kjell Roland

Managing Director and CEO

Lisa Thomsen

Senior Investment Manager, Clean Energy

Jan Tellef Thorleifsson

CEO

Kristoffer Valvik

Investment Manager

Donald Kariuki

Investment Manager

81 past transactions

OmniRetail

Series A in 2025
OmniRetail is a consumer goods distribution platform that solves the inefficiencies of traditional trade by digitizing key stakeholders through its products.

Arnergy

Series B in 2025
Arnergy is a provider of sustainable energy services focused on delivering clean and reliable energy solutions for businesses and homes. The company aims to address energy reliability issues in emerging markets by offering scalable, affordable energy systems designed to overcome challenges such as grid unreliability and intermittency. Through its products, services, and systems, Arnergy enhances business operations and improves economic outcomes for its clients, ensuring access to dependable energy resources.

Pele Energy Group

Venture Round in 2025
Pele Energy Group owns and runs renewable energy infrastructure in addition to providing economic and community development consulting services.

AgDevCo

Venture Round in 2025
AgDevCo is a specialist investor that focuses on agribusinesses to support small and medium-sized enterprises. They invest in African agribusinesses with debt and equity to create jobs, improve food security, and boost prosperity. Their investments enable large amounts of private capital to be leveraged into socially responsible farming and agri-processing businesses in Africa, with significant benefits for smallholder farmers and local communities.

CrossBoundary

Private Equity Round in 2025
CrossBoundary LLC is a business consulting firm based in Washington, D.C., established in 2011. The company specializes in offering services such as market assessment, due diligence, strategic advisory, investment promotion, and capital raising. It focuses on facilitating investments in frontier markets, catering to a diverse clientele that includes governments, development finance institutions, private equity firms, and large corporations. A key initiative of CrossBoundary is CrossBoundary Energy, which serves as the first dedicated investment fund for commercial and industrial solar projects in Africa. This platform aims to address the challenges faced by businesses in transitioning from diesel-based energy generation to renewable sources, thereby promoting economic and environmental benefits. By aggregating finance for medium-scale renewable self-generation projects, CrossBoundary Energy seeks to unlock the potential for renewable energy adoption among commercial customers across the continent, including sectors such as light manufacturing, telecommunications, agriculture, and healthcare.

Kim-Fay

Debt Financing in 2024
Kim-Fay produces home and kitchen essentials, baby care and baby nutrition, cleaning essentials, feminine hygiene, and skin care.

Xurya

Venture Round in 2024
Xurya is a renewable energy platform that facilitates the transition to solar energy for commercial and industrial rooftop owners while providing investors with stable investment opportunities in rooftop solar projects. The platform offers a comprehensive suite of services, including renewable energy advisory, financing options, tailored solutions, and installation and maintenance support. By connecting rooftop owners with investors, Xurya helps to ensure a seamless experience and peace of mind for both parties, ultimately contributing to a greener and more sustainable future.

SeA Bank

Post in 2024
SeA Bank is a banking institution that provides various services. The bank gives small businesses, large enterprises, and individuals access to a variety of banking products and services, including daily banking services, cards, including debit and credit cards, savings services, home loans, auto loans, and international transaction services. While preserving the expansion of large organizations, it places an emphasis on professional households and small and medium-sized businesses. SeA Bank was established in 1994 in Hanoi, Vietnam.

Candi

Series C in 2024
Candi is a solar company that specializes in small-scale commercial and industrial rooftop solar battery solutions. It offers installation and operational services to help clients harness solar energy effectively. By providing solar and storage services at competitive prices, Candi enables businesses and individuals to reduce their energy costs while simultaneously lowering their carbon footprint. The company's focus on delivering long-term value and liquidity supports a sustainable energy transition for its clients.

AwanTunai

Series B in 2024
AwanTunai is a fintech company based in Jakarta Timur, Indonesia, founded in 2017. It focuses on transforming the Indonesian banking sector by providing a mobile application that grants micro merchants access to loans for working capital, particularly targeting those who lack access to traditional banking products. The platform digitizes the fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) supply chain by facilitating online ordering, customer management, payment acceptance, and inventory management. AwanTunai monetizes its services primarily through embedded financing for inventory purchases within its integrated ecosystem, which connects borrowers with lenders. As a regulated fintech institution, it manages the full lifecycle of bank-compliant loan assets and collaborates with global insurance companies to offer micro-insurance protection. This approach aims to enhance financial accessibility and improve the welfare of consumers in Indonesia.

Bayport Financial Services Zambia

Debt Financing in 2024
Bayport Financial Services Zambia is a micro-finance institution in Zambia.

SAEL

Venture Round in 2024
SAEL is a green energy company based in New Delhi, India, dedicated to advancing sustainable development through renewable energy solutions. The company focuses on innovative projects in solar energy and waste-to-energy generation, aiming to reduce carbon footprints and enhance energy independence. By developing and managing sustainable infrastructure, SAEL provides comprehensive services that encompass design, construction, operation, and maintenance of renewable energy systems. Their mission is to facilitate the transition to a low-carbon economy while contributing to the economic and social development of communities globally. Through the use of cutting-edge technology, SAEL strives to deliver reliable and eco-friendly energy solutions to businesses and communities, promoting a sustainable future.

Pele Energy Group

Debt Financing in 2023
Pele Energy Group owns and runs renewable energy infrastructure in addition to providing economic and community development consulting services.

Ecobank

Post in 2023
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.

Funding Societies

Debt Financing in 2023
Funding Societies is a digital financing company that specializes in providing loans to small and medium enterprises (SMEs) through its online platform. This platform connects individual and institutional investors with SMEs in need of financing, allowing these businesses to secure funds quickly and efficiently, often avoiding the lengthy processes associated with traditional banks. Operating in several Southeast Asian countries, including Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, and Thailand, Funding Societies offers a range of flexible financing options such as microloans, term loans, and invoice financing. The company employs advanced credit scoring and risk assessment models to evaluate the creditworthiness of borrowers, helping SMEs address urgent cash flow needs and support their growth objectives.

Modalku

Debt Financing in 2023
Modalku is an online marketplace based in Jakarta, Indonesia for small businesses to acquire loans and for lenders to fund small business loans to earn compelling returns. Its technology-based approach enables borrowers to receive loans for the first time or at lower than market rates, while lenders will earn returns well above that of bank deposits, traditional fixed income products, and life insurance investment-linked products. This marketplace lending model is proven in countries such as USA, UK, China & Singapore.

Fourth Partner Energy

Private Equity Round in 2023
Fourth Partner Energy is a Hyderabad-based company that offers turnkey rooftop solar energy solutions in India. Established in 2010, the company specializes in manufacturing solar energy applications, including solar lanterns, home lighting systems, solar street lights, and photovoltaic panels. Fourth Partner Energy aims to build, develop, and manage a significant portfolio of decentralized solar power assets. The company is dedicated to promoting sustainable energy solutions by providing high-quality products and services at competitive prices. In addition to its manufacturing capabilities, Fourth Partner Energy also offers financial structuring, design, turnkey execution, and panel cleaning services, enhancing power generation and maintenance for its customers. The company is recognized as an empanelled Channel Partner by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy and holds ISO 9001:2008 certification, further solidifying its commitment to quality and sustainability.

Miniplast

Venture Round in 2023
Miniplast is a manufacturer of Industrial and Household products in Ghana with over 30 years of experience in the sector.

Wecyclers

Debt Financing in 2023
Wecyclers is a waste recycling service focused on environmental sustainability and social welfare. Operating in partnership with the Lagos Waste Management Authority, the company collects recyclable materials, such as plastic bottles, plastic bags, and aluminum cans, from households using low-cost bicycle-powered vehicles known as "wecycles." This innovative approach allows households to earn redeemable points based on the quantity and quality of recyclables they provide. Wecyclers sorts and aggregates these materials before selling them to local recyclers, thus creating a reliable supply chain for the recycling industry while promoting community engagement in waste management.

OH Ecosystems

Venture Round in 2023
OH Ecosystems is a confectionary company that produces and operates cocoa processing and confectioneries.

Sun King

Debt Financing in 2023
Sun King is a solar energy company that specializes in designing, distributing, installing, and financing solar home energy products in Africa and Asia. The company offers a range of solutions, including solar home systems, inverter systems, solar lamps, LED lights, and portable chargers, catering to communities with limited access to reliable energy. To enhance affordability, Sun King provides pay-as-you-go financing options, enabling customers to make small payments over time instead of facing high initial costs. By collaborating with a network of international distribution partners, Sun King aims to expand the off-grid energy market and improve energy access for households and businesses.

Hela Clothing

Venture Round in 2023
Hela Clothing is a clothing manufacturer. From design to delivery, the firm collaborates closely with brands in the intimate, sleepwear, and children's product lines. With design centers in major markets, they can watch and predict customer preferences. This enables us to provide their customers with unique design options that fit their requirements.

Erco Energía

Series B in 2023
Erco Energía S.A.S is a Colombian company that specializes in the development and operation of renewable energy generation projects. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Medellín, with additional offices in Cali and Bogotá, the company focuses on designing and installing solar photovoltaic systems, electric vehicle infrastructure, and electric energy storage solutions. Through its initiatives, Erco Energía aims to contribute to the advancement of sustainable energy in the region.

Samanu

Venture Round in 2023
SAMANU is a fast-moving consumer goods platform with well-established brands, including Tena Edible Oils, 555 and Aura Soap and Detergents, and Chef Luca Wheat Products.

SAEL

Venture Round in 2023
SAEL is a green energy company based in New Delhi, India, dedicated to advancing sustainable development through renewable energy solutions. The company focuses on innovative projects in solar energy and waste-to-energy generation, aiming to reduce carbon footprints and enhance energy independence. By developing and managing sustainable infrastructure, SAEL provides comprehensive services that encompass design, construction, operation, and maintenance of renewable energy systems. Their mission is to facilitate the transition to a low-carbon economy while contributing to the economic and social development of communities globally. Through the use of cutting-edge technology, SAEL strives to deliver reliable and eco-friendly energy solutions to businesses and communities, promoting a sustainable future.

Empower New Energy

Series B in 2022
Empower New Energy serves commercial and industrial clients and local communities by mobilizing international capital and operating assets. It prepares the projects for investment, finances the construction, and manages the assets.

CrossBoundary

Private Equity Round in 2022
CrossBoundary LLC is a business consulting firm based in Washington, D.C., established in 2011. The company specializes in offering services such as market assessment, due diligence, strategic advisory, investment promotion, and capital raising. It focuses on facilitating investments in frontier markets, catering to a diverse clientele that includes governments, development finance institutions, private equity firms, and large corporations. A key initiative of CrossBoundary is CrossBoundary Energy, which serves as the first dedicated investment fund for commercial and industrial solar projects in Africa. This platform aims to address the challenges faced by businesses in transitioning from diesel-based energy generation to renewable sources, thereby promoting economic and environmental benefits. By aggregating finance for medium-scale renewable self-generation projects, CrossBoundary Energy seeks to unlock the potential for renewable energy adoption among commercial customers across the continent, including sectors such as light manufacturing, telecommunications, agriculture, and healthcare.

Wave Mobile Money

Debt Financing in 2022
Wave Mobile Money provides an app-based financial solution to save, transfer, and borrow money. Wave Mobile Money is on a mission to make Africa the first cashless continent. On a continent where less than 10% of the population has a bank account, Wave is building the first modern financial network — no account fees, instantly available, and accepted everywhere! It is building life-changing financial infrastructure. When mobile money succeeded in Kenya, it lifted about a million people out of poverty. And yet, over 10 years later, most Africans still lack access to affordable ways to save, transfer or borrow the money they need to build businesses or provide for their families. Wave is solving this problem by using technology to build a radically inclusive and extremely affordable financial network.

Lona

Venture Round in 2022
Lona 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, as well as various vegetables. Through its operations, Lona aims to deliver high-quality produce to international markets, leveraging South Africa's favorable climate for citrus cultivation.

Red Sun

Venture Round in 2022
Red Sun is a processor and distributor of dried fruits such as raisins and nuts. Red Sun products contain a variety of vitamins and minerals, including iron, potassium, calcium, and certain B vitamins.

AgDevCo

Venture Round in 2022
AgDevCo is a specialist investor that focuses on agribusinesses to support small and medium-sized enterprises. They invest in African agribusinesses with debt and equity to create jobs, improve food security, and boost prosperity. Their investments enable large amounts of private capital to be leveraged into socially responsible farming and agri-processing businesses in Africa, with significant benefits for smallholder farmers and local communities.

Sun King

Debt Financing in 2021
Sun King is a solar energy company that specializes in designing, distributing, installing, and financing solar home energy products in Africa and Asia. The company offers a range of solutions, including solar home systems, inverter systems, solar lamps, LED lights, and portable chargers, catering to communities with limited access to reliable energy. To enhance affordability, Sun King provides pay-as-you-go financing options, enabling customers to make small payments over time instead of facing high initial costs. By collaborating with a network of international distribution partners, Sun King aims to expand the off-grid energy market and improve energy access for households and businesses.

d.light

Venture Round in 2021
D.light is a developer of solar home lighting and power products aimed at making clean energy accessible and affordable for rural and semi-urban populations. The company's offerings include a range of solar-powered devices such as lights, radios, televisions, fans, and other home appliances, all of which are part of rechargeable solar kits. These products are designed to improve health, increase productivity, and enhance the overall quality of life for users by providing reliable and sustainable energy solutions.

Baobab+

Funding Round in 2021
Baobab+ is a social business focused on enhancing access to energy and digital technology for underserved communities. The company provides a range of innovative products, including solar kits, smartphones, and cookstoves, all available through financing solutions tailored to the needs of local populations. By enabling access to these resources, Baobab+ helps improve living standards, fosters income generation, and promotes greater participation in the digital economy.

Fourth Partner Energy

Private Equity Round in 2021
Fourth Partner Energy is a Hyderabad-based company that offers turnkey rooftop solar energy solutions in India. Established in 2010, the company specializes in manufacturing solar energy applications, including solar lanterns, home lighting systems, solar street lights, and photovoltaic panels. Fourth Partner Energy aims to build, develop, and manage a significant portfolio of decentralized solar power assets. The company is dedicated to promoting sustainable energy solutions by providing high-quality products and services at competitive prices. In addition to its manufacturing capabilities, Fourth Partner Energy also offers financial structuring, design, turnkey execution, and panel cleaning services, enhancing power generation and maintenance for its customers. The company is recognized as an empanelled Channel Partner by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy and holds ISO 9001:2008 certification, further solidifying its commitment to quality and sustainability.

Amartha

Venture Round in 2021
Amartha is a microfinance technology platform that connects micro and small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with investors. The company aims to foster economic growth from the grassroots level, promoting equal prosperity by bridging the gap between entrepreneurs and potential online lenders. Through its mobile applications and website, Amartha facilitates access to microfinance loans, enabling clients to enhance their businesses and contribute to the development of rural areas. By leveraging technology, Amartha seeks to create opportunities for financial inclusion and support the growth of local economies.

Brighter Life Kenya 1

Debt Financing in 2021
Brighter Life Kenya 1 Limited (BLK1), an indirect subsidiary of AFC incorporated in Jersey, was incorporated to acquire pay-as-you-go solar home system accounts receivables from d.light Limited (d.light Kenya), providing d.light Kenya with flexible working capital to finance its continued growth.

Starsight Energy

Debt Financing in 2021
Starsight Energy provides premier clean on-grid and off-grid energy services to commercial and industrial clients in Africa. We make clean energy a smart bottom-line decision for clients by eliminating all up-front costs. Clients pay an all-inclusive monthly fee for end-to-end service.

Escotel

Series A in 2020
Escotel is an energy services company currently focused on Sub-Saharan Africa countries. Escotel provides energy services to mobile tower owners and operators, owning and operating decentralized renewable energy infrastructure across Africa

Starsight Energy

Debt Financing in 2020
Starsight Energy provides premier clean on-grid and off-grid energy services to commercial and industrial clients in Africa. We make clean energy a smart bottom-line decision for clients by eliminating all up-front costs. Clients pay an all-inclusive monthly fee for end-to-end service.

Sun King

Private Equity Round in 2020
Sun King is a solar energy company that specializes in designing, distributing, installing, and financing solar home energy products in Africa and Asia. The company offers a range of solutions, including solar home systems, inverter systems, solar lamps, LED lights, and portable chargers, catering to communities with limited access to reliable energy. To enhance affordability, Sun King provides pay-as-you-go financing options, enabling customers to make small payments over time instead of facing high initial costs. By collaborating with a network of international distribution partners, Sun King aims to expand the off-grid energy market and improve energy access for households and businesses.

Sundry Foods

Private Equity Round in 2019
Sundry Foods Limited is a prominent food services provider in Nigeria, established in 2004 and headquartered in Port Harcourt. The company operates a chain of quick service restaurants, including its well-known brand "Kilimanjaro," which has become a market leader in the sector. Sundry Foods offers a diverse range of services, including industrial catering, event catering and management, and bakery services. Its unique fast food concept marries traditional Nigerian cuisine with Western fast food, catering to the growing middle-class market across major cities such as Lagos, Port Harcourt, and Abuja. Through its integrated approach, Sundry Foods aims to meet the culinary needs of various customer demographics, providing fresh meals that resonate with both local and continental tastes.

Arnergy

Series A in 2019
Arnergy is a provider of sustainable energy services focused on delivering clean and reliable energy solutions for businesses and homes. The company aims to address energy reliability issues in emerging markets by offering scalable, affordable energy systems designed to overcome challenges such as grid unreliability and intermittency. Through its products, services, and systems, Arnergy enhances business operations and improves economic outcomes for its clients, ensuring access to dependable energy resources.

Starsight Energy

Debt Financing in 2019
Starsight Energy provides premier clean on-grid and off-grid energy services to commercial and industrial clients in Africa. We make clean energy a smart bottom-line decision for clients by eliminating all up-front costs. Clients pay an all-inclusive monthly fee for end-to-end service.

d.light

Series E in 2018
D.light is a developer of solar home lighting and power products aimed at making clean energy accessible and affordable for rural and semi-urban populations. The company's offerings include a range of solar-powered devices such as lights, radios, televisions, fans, and other home appliances, all of which are part of rechargeable solar kits. These products are designed to improve health, increase productivity, and enhance the overall quality of life for users by providing reliable and sustainable energy solutions.

Yoma Micro Power

Venture Round in 2018
Yoma Micro Power specializes in the development, ownership, and operation of small-scale power plants and mini-grids in off-grid regions of Myanmar. The company focuses on generating and distributing electricity to off-grid rural communities and telecommunication towers. Its projects utilize a combination of photovoltaic solar modules, diesel generators, and energy storage solutions, ensuring a reliable power supply. By connecting surrounding communities through mini-grids, Yoma Micro Power aims to enhance energy access for households and local businesses, contributing to the overall economic development of these areas.

Sunshine

Private Equity Round in 2017
Sunshine is a pick-me-up of good energy with no artificial nonsense. It offers 3 different flavors including Ginger Berry, Blueberry Lemonade, and Clementine Twist– all of which are packed with vitamins, electrolytes, and just enough caffeine to deliver the perfect pick-me-up. In a market overrun with extreme energy drinks, Sunshine is pioneering efforts to redefine the energy category by bringing good energy to consumers with the promise of great taste, no artificial flavors, lower sugars, and only 60 calories per can.

M-KOPA

Debt Financing in 2017
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.

responsAbility Renewable Energy Holding

Private Equity Round in 2017
responsAbility Renewable Energy Holding are energy efficiency and renewable energy investments are dedicated to contributing to the mitigation of climate change through the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions.

Yoma Micopower PDF

Private Equity Round in 2017
Electricity infrastructure development is a priority for Myanmar to drive economic growth. According to the World Bank only 16 percent of rural households in Myanmar are connected to the power grid1. The demand for power far exceeds the available production capacity, resulting in regular blackouts. The limited production and distribution of power severely hamper economic development and the powering of telecommunications towers.

Verde Beef Processing

Private Equity Round in 2017
The project was founded by the Ethiopian venture firm, Verdant Frontiers, whose founders have established and sold numerous successful companies both in the US and Ethiopia. Verde Beef is led by two proven agribusiness managers residing in Ethiopia, Mr. Bruce Hamilton and Mr. Arnold Krul, who have both managed successful Ethiopian agribusiness ventures over the past five years. Verde Beef Processing PLC is an Ethiopian agribusiness company with an established feedlot in Adami Tulu, Oromia, Ethiopia on a 1,300 hectare farm.

d.light

Grant in 2017
D.light is a developer of solar home lighting and power products aimed at making clean energy accessible and affordable for rural and semi-urban populations. The company's offerings include a range of solar-powered devices such as lights, radios, televisions, fans, and other home appliances, all of which are part of rechargeable solar kits. These products are designed to improve health, increase productivity, and enhance the overall quality of life for users by providing reliable and sustainable energy solutions.

Freight in Time

Private Equity Round in 2016
Freight in Time Limited is a logistics company based in Nairobi, Kenya, specializing in comprehensive freight and supply chain solutions across East Africa, including South Sudan, Ethiopia, and Djibouti. Founded in 1998, the company offers a range of services including sea freight, air freight, project cargo, express delivery, warehousing, and distribution. It caters to various sectors such as perishables, pharmaceuticals, telecommunications, humanitarian aid, mining, and oil and gas. Freight in Time is equipped to handle both regional cross-border transportation and integrated solutions, with a presence at key ports, airports, and border points throughout the region. The company has received equity investment to support its expansion in the logistics and distribution sector.
Myanmar Finance International Ltd. (MFIL) is a microfinance company based in Yangon, Myanmar, established on September 1, 2014. It was founded by Myanmar Finance Company Limited, a locally owned entity, in collaboration with Myanmar Investments Limited, a Singapore-based firm. MFIL specializes in providing microfinance services to small businesses and entrepreneurs, enabling them to develop and expand their operations without the need for physical collateral. In addition to its lending services, the company also offers deposit-taking services for its clients, supporting financial inclusion and economic growth in the region.

Vertical Agro

Venture Round in 2015
Vertical Agro(EPZ)Limited is a vertically integrated independent grower, processor, exporter and marketer of fresh and frozen vegetables and fruits. Vertical Agro has built a state of the art processing facility in Naivasha , Kenya and it's currently the leading grower, processor and exporter of highest quality fresh and frozen vegetables,packed to the highest standards.

Advans Microfinance Network

Private Equity Round in 2015
Advans Microfinance Network is an international microfinance group that supports small businesses and underserved populations in Africa, the Middle East, and Asia. Founded in 2005 and headquartered in Luxembourg, Advans focuses on providing a range of financial services, including microloans, SME loans, insurance, and fund transfers. The organization aims to strengthen local businesses and improve living standards, contributing to private sector-led economic and social development. Advans operates through various microfinance institutions, such as Advans Tunisie, which offers tailored financial solutions to retailers, artisans, small industries, and farmers. By addressing the financial needs of these groups, Advans plays a crucial role in fostering entrepreneurship and job creation in the regions it serves.

GigaWatt Global

Private Equity Round in 2014
GigaWatt Global is a renewable energy infrastructure company focused on developing and managing utility-scale solar fields in emerging markets. The company aims to enhance energy sustainability and independence in the regions where it operates. To achieve this, GigaWatt Global collaborates with financial partners, governments, development groups, and institutions to create socially responsible investments. Through these efforts, the company seeks to accelerate the transition to renewable energy, helping emerging countries meet their energy needs while promoting sustainable practices.

African Century Infrastructure Services

Private Equity Round in 2014
African Century Infrastructure Services offers equipment on lease to support the development of the oil and gas industry in Tanzania and Mozambique. It provides large scale machinery and other equipment such as forklifts and portable heavy duty cranes.

Confianza

Venture Round in 2014
Confianza provides microfinance services in El Salvador.

Renewable Energy Holdings

Private Equity Round in 2014
REH focuses on the development, construction and operation of green-field and refurbished independent power plants (IPPs) in the range of 5MW to 50 MW across Southern Africa.

Asilia Africa

Private Equity Round in 2013
Asilia Africa is a pioneering travel company, operating 13 luxury camps and lodges. Their goal is to make a true difference everywhere they work, both on the pristine natural habitats where they operate and on the lives of the people living in and around them. They believe in better. They are committed to delivering the best wilderness experience in Africa. The very personal service and outstanding guiding in their small and remote properties offers an unforgettable, and often life changing safari adventure. You are invited to join them in their mission: improving the future of nature and communities in some of the most special places on earth for generations to come.

DFCU Group

Private Equity Round in 2013
dfcu Limited was established in 1964 as a development finance institution. For many years dfcu has been associated with many success stories in Uganda's economy. dfcu Bank is the banking branch of the group and has been successfully serving the nation especially promoting SMEs and Women In Business

First Finance MFI

Venture Round in 2013
The company is focused on providing a long-term Home Loan and medium-term Home Improvement Loans to underserved low-middle income Cambodian households who do not have access to formal commercial lending.

FDL

Private Equity Round in 2013
FDL is a Nicaraguan nonprofit microfinance institution (MFI) that is committed to integrated service provision in rural areas where access to essential services is often limited. The organization began its activities in 1992 as part of the NITLAPAN* research institute and became its own independent entity in 1997. While the organization’s principal mission is to provide financial services to micro, small and medium entrepreneurs, it has continued to work closely with NITLAPAN to design innovative, non-financial products and services that meet the multifaceted needs of small producers.

Financiera Desyfin

Private Equity Round in 2011
Financiera Desyfin, S.A. is a financial services company based in Sabanilla, Costa Rica, established in 1991. It specializes in providing financing solutions to small and medium-sized enterprises, as well as projects and contracts involving the central government and autonomous institutions. The company offers a variety of services, including guarantees, purchase order financing, working capital, factoring, and leasing. Additionally, it facilitates international transactions through wire transfers, foreign currency exchange, and letters of credit. Desyfin is committed to delivering responsible and high-quality management of business relationships, aiming to meet client needs and enhance growth opportunities. Its comprehensive suite of financial products also includes loans, investment and savings options, and insurance services.

Bronkhorstspruit Biogas Plant

Private Equity Round in 2011
Bio2Watt is the production of methane and carbon dioxide is a natural consequence of the degradation of organic waste. In this plant, the process is accelerated and the methane is captured and used to generate electricity using gas engines. The technology is established and commercially proven with many biogas plants operating in Asia, Europe and the Americas.The generation capacity of the biogas plant is 4.2 MW, providing an estimated 35 GWh of energy per year.

Basecamp Explorer Kenya

Venture Round in 2010
Basecamp Explorer is a tourism company that operates a collection of hotels, trips and expeditions across the globe in a responsible and enlightened way.

Family Bank

Private Equity Round in 2010
Family Bank is a commercial bank based in Kenya, operating since May 2007 and regulated by the Central Bank of Kenya. With a growing customer base exceeding 1.7 million, it has established a network of 93 branches across the country. The bank primarily focuses on providing financial services to underserved segments of the market, including small-scale farmers, salaried employees, micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises, as well as youth and women. Additionally, it serves larger corporate clients to enhance its deposit base. Family Bank is noted for being the first in Kenya to implement paperless banking through smart card technology, reflecting its commitment to innovation in financial services.

Agrica

Private Equity Round in 2010
Agrica Limited, established in September 2005, focuses on developing sustainable agribusinesses in East Africa to address the region's urgent food security needs. The company aims to enhance local food production and reduce reliance on imports by cultivating a portfolio of model commercial farms complemented by smallholder schemes. These initiatives are designed to foster thriving local communities while ensuring the delivery of quality food crops, including grains and vegetable oil. By employing advanced agricultural techniques, Agrica seeks to contribute significantly to national food security and promote economic growth in the region.

Real People Home Finance

Private Equity Round in 2010
Real People is a financial institution that offers credit to small enterprises and individuals who otherwise have limited access to financial services in South Africa and other countries in the region. Real People is one of South Africa’s largest non-banking independent financial services provider that has been operating in Southern Africa for more than 15 years. Real People is a consumer finance and mortgage financing institution that targets customers from previously disadvantaged communities, with low to moderate household earnings who would traditionally not qualify for credit from the banking institutions in South Africa.

Serena Hotels

Private Equity Round in 2010
Serena Hotels create buildings of outstanding ethnic design; to offer the highest standards of service and product.

Green Resources

Private Equity Round in 2009
Green Resources AS is a forestation and wood processing company based in Oslo, Norway, with operations in East Africa, specifically Mozambique, Tanzania, and Uganda. The company manages approximately 40,000 hectares of plantation forest and is recognized as a leader in East African wood manufacturing. It operates the region's largest sawmill in Tanzania, along with electricity pole and charcoal production facilities in all three countries. Green Resources specializes in producing a variety of wood products, including sawn timber, pallets, and charcoal, while also generating renewable energy from biomass and hydro power. Additionally, the company develops carbon offset projects and offers advisory services in carbon markets, focusing on sustainable development initiatives across Africa. Founded in 1995, Green Resources aims to meet the demands of both local and global markets through its diverse product offerings and commitment to sustainable practices.
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