Norfund

Norfund, established in 1997, is a Norwegian government organization based in Oslo. It is an economic development agency that provides equity, risk capital, and loans to businesses in selected countries and sectors where access to capital is scarce. Its primary focus is Sub-Saharan Africa, with additional investments in South East Asia and Central America. Norfund aims to contribute to poverty reduction and economic development in these regions by supporting sustainable businesses through strategic minority investments.

Anders Blom

Investment Manager, Clean Energy

Fay Chetnakarnkul

Regional Director - Asia

Mark Davis Ph.D

Executive Vice President, Clean Energy

Carlos Escobar

Senior Investment Manager, Financial Institutions

Naana Fynn

Regional Director - West Africa

Pal Helgesen

Investment Director

Finn Ivar Marum

Executive Vice President

Athivadee Panuvatvanich

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

Tellef Thorleifsson

CEO

Kristoffer Valvik

Investment Manager

Donald Kariuki

Investment Manager

Past deals in West Africa

Omnibiz

Series A in 2025
Omnibiz is a B2B e-commerce platform based in Lagos, Nigeria, founded in 2019. It specializes in serving FMCG manufacturers, distributors, and retailers by digitizing the supply chain to enhance operational efficiency. The platform offers tools that improve reliability, visibility, and financial capability for local businesses. Its software features order tracking and integrated payment options, enabling seamless transactions and helping businesses navigate the complexities of the modern market. Omnibiz is dedicated to supporting local enterprises in achieving their goals through an optimized supply chain framework.

Access Bank

Debt Financing in 2024
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.

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.

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.

Sundry Foods

Private Equity Round in 2019
Sundry Foods Limited is a prominent food services provider based in Port Harcourt, Nigeria. Founded in 2004, it operates a chain of quick-service restaurants across various cities, including Lagos and Abuja, and is best known for its brand "Kilimanjaro," which has become a market leader in the fast food sector. The company specializes in a diverse range of offerings, including industrial catering, housekeeping, events catering and management, and bakery services. By combining traditional Nigerian cuisine with Western fast food concepts, Sundry Foods targets Nigeria's growing middle class, providing fresh meals that cater to a wide array of cultural preferences and food cravings.
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