Proparco

Proparco is a Paris-based organization established in 1977 that specializes in providing private sector funding for sustainable development initiatives. It focuses on financing and supporting companies and financial institutions across Africa, Asia, Latin America, and the Middle East. Proparco targets key development sectors, including infrastructure—especially renewable energy—agriculture, financial institutions, health, and education. The organization aims to enhance the role of private entities in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) established by the international community in 2015. By financing projects that create jobs, provide essential goods and services, and combat climate change, Proparco contributes to sustainable economic growth and development. Its financing solutions include loans, guarantees, equity, and quasi-equity options tailored to the needs of the private sector.

Grégory Clemente

CEO

Sadio Dicko

Deputy Regional Director

Ariane Ducreux

Director of energy, digital and infrastructure

Khimdjee, Djalal

Deputy CEO and Board Member

Natascha Korvinus

Senior Investment Officer - Equity / Venture Capital

Gregor Quiniou

Principal

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SeA Bank

Post in 2025
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.

Badili

Debt Financing in 2025
Badili is a Nairobi-based re-commerce platform established in 2021 that specializes in buying and selling used and refurbished mobile phones. The company aims to make these devices affordable and accessible, while also addressing the issue of electronic waste. By offering a diverse selection of renewed phones at competitive prices, Badili enables customers to save money without compromising on quality. This approach not only provides consumers with high-quality used phones but also contributes to reducing e-waste by giving these devices a second life.

BAC Credomatic

Debt Financing in 2025
BAC Credomatic is a retail banking organization operating across multiple countries in Central America and the Caribbean, including Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, Panama, Mexico, the Bahamas, the United States, and Grand Cayman. The company provides a diverse array of financial products and services designed to meet the needs of its customers. BAC Credomatic is committed to continuous improvement and innovation while maintaining a strong focus on excellence and creativity in its operations.

Ecoener

Debt Financing in 2025
Ecoener engages in the development, construction, and management of renewable energies.

First City Monument Bank

Debt Financing in 2025
First City Monument Bank is a commercial banking institution founded in 1982 and based in Lagos, Nigeria. It serves a diverse clientele, including large corporations, small and medium enterprises, and individual customers. The bank offers a wide array of financial services, such as personal banking, business banking, and corporate banking. Its product offerings include loans, savings and current accounts, credit cards, and online banking. Additionally, First City Monument Bank provides specialized services like cash management, foreign exchange, corporate finance, and trade services. The bank's corporate finance division focuses on financial advisory, capital raising, mergers and acquisitions, and infrastructure and project finance, facilitating digital transformation in banking for its customers.

Alya

Seed Round in 2025
FinTech providing instalments & payment solutions in Africa

Sahyadri Farms

Series B in 2024
Sahyadri Farms is an integrated value chain focused on fruits and vegetables, established on January 11, 2011, by Shitij Agrawaal in Nasik, Maharashtra. This initiative is entirely managed by farmers who understand the challenges faced by small-landholding farmers. Sahyadri Farms aims to transform traditional Indian farming by procuring, processing, and marketing a variety of products, including fresh fruits like grapes and vegetables, as well as processed foods such as aseptic and frozen fruit pulps. By leveraging a network of small and marginal farmers, the company enables these producers to export their products internationally, thereby enhancing their market reach and income potential.

Grupo DIFARE

Debt Financing in 2024
A conglomerate made up of pharmaceutical and consumer companies, Grupo DIFARE is an international conglomerate. The company engages in promoting the pharmaceutical and consumer sector through pharmaceutical distribution, development of pharmacies, and representations of products with presence in the 4 regions of Ecuador. The company aims at improving the quality of health and well-being of people by contributing to the pharmaceutical and consumer sectors.

Letshego

Debt Financing in 2024
Letshego is a regional financial services provider in Africa, specializing in consumer lending. The company offers short to medium-term secured and unsecured loans primarily targeted at small and micro-entrepreneurs, salaried employees, and civil servants. With operations across multiple countries, including Botswana, Ghana, Kenya, Lesotho, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, Rwanda, Swaziland, Tanzania, and Uganda, Letshego serves a diverse clientele in both the public and private sectors. The organization focuses on enhancing access to credit and financial services, facilitating economic growth and financial inclusion within the communities it operates.

Beacon Power Services

Series A in 2024
Beacon Power Services, founded in 2013 and based in Lagos, Nigeria, specializes in energy management solutions for commercial and industrial facilities. The company employs a data-driven approach, utilizing its AI-enabled grid management platform, Adora, to provide real-time visibility into network performance for power distribution companies. This software connects to utility assets and customer nodes, enabling energy providers to anticipate outages, identify network losses, and enhance electricity distribution efficiency. Beacon Power Services develops comprehensive power generation and management plans tailored to clients' specific needs, incorporating generator resizing, peak shaving, automation, appliance upgrades, and renewable generation installations. The company's mission is to improve the quality and reliability of electricity supply in African cities by building smart grids and addressing inefficiencies in electricity distribution systems, ultimately reducing energy costs for its clients.

Win

Private Equity Round in 2024
Win is an internet service provider-based company. That provides fiber-optic channeling, growing in Lima and Callao, and thanks to this wide coverage it can optimally satisfy condominiums in different districts, without worrying about cuts or saturation of the service. It is currently deploying fiber through the districts of Lima.

Lapaire

Debt Financing in 2024
Lapaire Glasses Kenya Ltd. is a manufacturer and seller of eyeglasses, including prescription glasses and sunglasses, founded in 2018 and headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya. The company aims to improve access to affordable eyewear for the lower and middle-income populations in Africa, specifically targeting the 550 million people who need eyeglasses but face barriers to obtaining them. Lapaire offers free vision tests through mobile clinics and an online platform, along with 24/7 chat support, free delivery, and flexible payment options. Its services extend to customers in several African countries, including Uganda, Ivory Coast, Burkina Faso, and Mali. By leveraging innovative technology, Lapaire is committed to enhancing eye health and vision for its clients.

HDBank

Post in 2024
HDBank, established in 1990, is one of the pioneering joint-stock commercial banks in Vietnam and has become a leading financial institution in the country. With over three decades of experience, HDBank offers a comprehensive range of banking and financial services tailored for individuals, businesses, and investors. The bank is recognized for its strong financial capacity and commitment to modern technology, which supports its operations and enhances customer service. As HDBank continues to expand its footprint, it is also looking to grow its presence in international markets.

RubyX

Debt Financing in 2024
RubyX is a digital lending platform that focuses on providing microfinance solutions to small businesses in emerging markets. The platform caters to service providers, enabling them to offer loans for income-generating activities. By facilitating the integration of lending features, RubyX allows non-lenders, such as digital platforms, to seamlessly incorporate financial services into their offerings. This approach not only enhances access to capital for small businesses but also empowers service providers to expand their service portfolios.

WIOCC

Debt Financing in 2024
WIOCC is revolutionising the delivery of high-capacity connectivity between Africa and the rest of the world. As a result, it is now widely recognised as Africa’s carriers’ carrier, offering a one stop-shop and end-to-end service between more than 30 African countries and the world’s key global financial and commercial centres. As a specialist in the wholesale market, WIOCC’s unique, flexible, bandwidth packages have been designed to enable carriers, mobile operators and internet service providers (ISPs) to take full advantage of Africa’s rapidly developing markets for fixed and mobile broadband and international corporate networking. WIOCC recognises that customers differ, and tailors many of its solutions to specific customer requirements.

Serengeti Energy

Grant in 2024
Serengeti Energy is engaged in the development, construction, and operation of renewable energy projects, with a particular emphasis on run-of-river hydropower in Southern Africa. The company invests in and co-develops small to medium-sized independent power plants, focusing on both new and refurbished facilities. In addition to its core projects, Serengeti Energy provides installation and maintenance services for semiconductors utilized in renewable energy applications, ensuring that its operations positively impact local markets and communities.

Maad

Debt Financing in 2024
Maad is Francophone Africa's fastest-growing B2B marketplace, based in Dakar, Senegal. Our tech-driven solution allows retailers to order products from our one-stop shop and benefit from working capital loans

QMC Telecom

Debt Financing in 2024
QMC Telecom specializes in providing wireless infrastructure for telecommunications carriers in Puerto Rico. Incorporated in 2011 and headquartered in São Paulo, Brazil, with an additional office in San Juan, Puerto Rico, the company focuses on developing, owning, acquiring, and managing rooftop sites and leasing towers. By offering comprehensive site development services, QMC Telecom enables telecommunications operators to efficiently meet their wireless connectivity requirements through reliable and timely installations.

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.

Dakar Mobilite

Debt Financing in 2023
Dakar Mobilité is the Senegalese business that operates the Dakar BRT. The company is concerned with road safety, air pollution, and greenhouse gas emissions.

Netis Group

Acquisition in 2023
Netis Group provides telecommunication infrastructure solutions and services to the industry.

dru

Seed Round in 2023
dru is the Middle East and Africa's (MEA) first patient-centric, digitally-enabled lifestyle and diabetes management platform. dru aids the prevention and management of Diabetes, Pre-diabetes, and Obesity- serving millions in Egypt and across MEA and harnessing cutting-edge technology and an extensive network of providers. By using dru's app, users can keep track and continuously monitor their blood sugar and blood pressure levels. dru users also have a full and organized record of their medications, lab and radiology results by logging them all in dru’s digital logbook intended for all types of medical records. One of the very unique features of dru is that it can connect its users to a wide array of monitoring devices, including continuous glucose monitoring. The insight dru users have access to as a result of dru’s features enables them to attain full 360 degree visibility over their health and state of wellbeing. dru’s round-the-clock medical support team are also available through the in-app's chat feature to answer all user queries and to connect users with a wide network of providers that are specialized in their cases. dru is now available for users, patients and patient caregivers to download on the Apple Store and on Google Play. dru was launched in 2023 by Almouneer, the leading digital transformation platform revolutionizing healthcare for patients and doctors across MEA.

Almouneer

Seed Round in 2023
Healthcare, Diabetes, Practice Management, Technology

Husk Power Systems

Series D in 2023
Husk Power Systems ("Husk") owns, builds and operates solar-hybrid microgrids that serve off-grid and weak-grid communities in rural Sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia. It provides its business and residential customers with 100% renewable electricity and access to energy efficient appliances. In the process, it is contributing to climate resilience while also avoiding a significant amount of emissions from diesel generation. Husk has more than 200 minigrids in operation, the largest fleet in the world. The company is a catalyst for economic growth and social well-being, helping rural communities increase incomes and create employment by starting or expanding microenterprises and running electricity-operated machines that increase productivity. It also provides reliable power to local clinics and schools and education, improving healthcare and educational outcomes. Husk Power Systems was founded by co-founded by CEO Manoj Sinha in 2008 and is based in the United States, with operations in India and Nigeria.

ZIZ Energie

Debt Financing in 2023
ZIZ Energie focuses on the development, financing, construction, and operation of metro-grids, aiming to decentralize green energy in Chad. The company specializes in both rural and urban electrification, offering construction services that facilitate access to electricity. Additionally, ZIZ Energie distributes electrical products and equipment and provides energy services tailored for industrial and commercial clients. Through its initiatives, ZIZ Energie seeks to enhance energy accessibility and promote sustainable energy solutions in the region.

Águas do Rio

Debt Financing in 2023
Aguas do Rio is responsible for sanitation services in 27 municipalities in the state of Rio de Janeiro.

Complete Farmer

Seed Round in 2023
Complete Farmer is an end-to-end digital agriculture platform that provides industries with an easy way to cheaply source for quality farm produce and individuals anywhere in the world with a convenient way to own a farm by eliminating middlemen and farm produce aggregators.

ANKA

Debt Financing in 2023
ANKA is an e-commerce platform dedicated to the discovery, purchase, and sale of African fashion, arts, and crafts. Founded in 2015 and based in Abidjan, Ivory Coast, ANKA aims to connect lovers of African creations with local artisans, enabling creators to monetize their work while allowing customers worldwide to access unique products. The platform facilitates direct transactions and exchanges between buyers and sellers, ensuring a user-friendly and secure experience. ANKA offers a diverse range of items, including clothing, jewelry, accessories, and art, promoting the rich cultural heritage and creativity of Africa.

ANKA

Seed Round in 2023
ANKA is an e-commerce platform dedicated to the discovery, purchase, and sale of African fashion, arts, and crafts. Founded in 2015 and based in Abidjan, Ivory Coast, ANKA aims to connect lovers of African creations with local artisans, enabling creators to monetize their work while allowing customers worldwide to access unique products. The platform facilitates direct transactions and exchanges between buyers and sellers, ensuring a user-friendly and secure experience. ANKA offers a diverse range of items, including clothing, jewelry, accessories, and art, promoting the rich cultural heritage and creativity of Africa.

Nuru

Series B in 2023
Nuru is a company focused on improving energy access and connectivity in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Goma, the company has made significant strides in renewable energy by deploying the country's first solar-based mini-grid in 2017. Nuru is currently constructing a 1.3MW solar hybrid site in Goma, which will be the largest off-grid mini-grid in sub-Saharan Africa. The company specializes in solar energy and storage micro-grid solutions, providing affordable and reliable energy to commercial and industrial users through innovative practices in solar microgrid development.

TUHF

Debt Financing in 2023
TUHF Limited is a commercial property finance company based in Johannesburg, South Africa, that specializes in providing financial solutions to entrepreneurs in inner-city precincts and surrounding areas. Founded in 2003, the company offers long-term loans secured by mortgage collateral for property purchases, construction, and improvements. It also provides bridge financing and short-term loans to meet temporary financial needs. In addition to funding, TUHF Limited supports its clients with guidance and risk management services, helping them navigate the complexities of property finance. The company operates as a subsidiary of TUHF Holdings Limited and was known as TUHF Proprietary Limited until its name change in 2015.

Maad

Debt Financing in 2023
Maad is Francophone Africa's fastest-growing B2B marketplace, based in Dakar, Senegal. Our tech-driven solution allows retailers to order products from our one-stop shop and benefit from working capital loans

Gravita India

Post in 2023
Gravita India Ltd. is an Indian corporation based in Tilak Nagar, Jaipur, specializing in the manufacturing of lead metal and related products. The company operates in several business segments, including lead processing, aluminum processing, turn-key solutions, and plastic manufacturing. It produces a variety of products, primarily lead, aluminum, and plastics, with the lead processing segment accounting for the majority of its revenue. Gravita India also engages in exports, supplying its products to international markets such as the United Arab Emirates and South Korea, among others.

Raxio Data Centre

Debt Financing in 2023
Raxio Group is Africa’s leading carrier-neutral data centre operator, delivering best-in-class colocation, cross connect, fibre and IT infrastructure services. With our local market knowledge and global nexus of industry experts and partners, we build and operate a network of connected data centres that will serve as the foundation of Africa’s digital economy.

Nuru

Convertible Note in 2023
Nuru is a company focused on improving energy access and connectivity in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Goma, the company has made significant strides in renewable energy by deploying the country's first solar-based mini-grid in 2017. Nuru is currently constructing a 1.3MW solar hybrid site in Goma, which will be the largest off-grid mini-grid in sub-Saharan Africa. The company specializes in solar energy and storage micro-grid solutions, providing affordable and reliable energy to commercial and industrial users through innovative practices in solar microgrid development.

Fleeti

Seed Round in 2023
Fleeti specializes in developing smart fleet management and geotracking solutions aimed at optimizing fleet operations. Their offerings include GPS tracking, route optimization, fuel management, and maintenance monitoring, as well as automobile sharing services. The company's IoT-based software is designed to enhance efficiency, safety, and sustainability for organizations by providing critical data on fuel economy, engine hours, and driving analysis. Fleeti's solutions enable clients to digitize and streamline their fleet activities, ultimately contributing to a reduced environmental impact and improved operational performance.

Workpay

Seed Round in 2023
Workpay is a software company that specializes in payroll, benefits, and compliance solutions for businesses operating in Africa. It provides a cloud-based platform that enables companies to manage employee payments efficiently, including time tracking and human resource management. Workpay's services facilitate timely salary disbursements directly to employees' bank accounts or mobile wallets, simplifying the payroll process. By allowing organizations to hire both local and remote teams without the need for establishing local entities, Workpay ensures compliance with regional regulations while helping businesses attract and retain talent across the continent.

Laprophan

Venture Round in 2023
Laprophan is a manufacturer of pharmaceuticals focused on providing innovative treatments and therapies for healthcare professionals and patients globally. The company develops a range of medicines, including anti-inflammatory, anti-infective, cardiovascular, central nervous system, and gastrointestinal products. Laprophan is dedicated to ensuring patient-centered care throughout its operations, from product development to service delivery, while striving to offer therapeutic solutions at an affordable price.

Jetstream Africa

Seed Round in 2023
Jetstream Africa Limited is a cloud-based logistics platform based in Accra, Ghana, founded in 2018. The company specializes in providing cross-border marine logistics services, facilitating freight forwarding and global exports for African suppliers. By offering tools for booking, tracking, and consolidating shipments, Jetstream enhances access to international trade for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) across Africa. The platform aims to simplify the shipping process, making it more accessible for businesses to engage in global commerce.

Sun King

Debt Financing in 2022
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.

Sahyadri Farms

Venture Round in 2022
Sahyadri Farms is an integrated value chain focused on fruits and vegetables, established on January 11, 2011, by Shitij Agrawaal in Nasik, Maharashtra. This initiative is entirely managed by farmers who understand the challenges faced by small-landholding farmers. Sahyadri Farms aims to transform traditional Indian farming by procuring, processing, and marketing a variety of products, including fresh fruits like grapes and vegetables, as well as processed foods such as aseptic and frozen fruit pulps. By leveraging a network of small and marginal farmers, the company enables these producers to export their products internationally, thereby enhancing their market reach and income potential.

liwwa

Debt Financing in 2022
liwwa, Inc. operates a peer-to-peer lending platform that connects small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in need of capital with investors seeking to diversify their portfolios. The platform allows borrowers to apply for small business loans while offering investors the opportunity to earn regular monthly returns. Liwwa conducts in-house assessments of the creditworthiness of businesses and implements a lease-to-own model that provides an interest-free return for investors. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Amman, Jordan, liwwa has raised seed funding to expand its team and develop new product offerings, thereby enhancing its capacity to support SMEs in the MENA region and beyond.

Annapurna Finance

Series A in 2022
Annapurna Finance is a microfinance institution focused on the financial and economic upliftment of underserved women and economically backward clients. The organization aims to expand microfinance operations in areas lacking access to formal financial systems, providing vital livelihood support to impoverished households. Annapurna Finance offers a range of need-based financial services, including micro-loans for clean water, sanitation, home improvement, support for widowed families, and small businesses. Additionally, the company provides customized insurance plans to ensure that customers receive tailored financial assistance aligned with their life cycle needs. By bringing these clients into the financial mainstream, Annapurna Finance facilitates economic empowerment and entrepreneurial skill development.

Moringa School

Seed Round in 2022
Moringa School is a coding institution focused on developing technical skills among students through intensive training programs. It specializes in software engineering, data science, and professional development, offering a range of courses in areas such as software development, computer programming, UI and UX design, machine learning, and full stack web development. By providing both full-time and part-time education options, Moringa School equips its pupils and graduates with the necessary skills to thrive in the global digital economy. The institution aims to enhance the employability of its students by ensuring they are well-versed in essential technologies and concepts relevant to the industry.

GoMyCode

Series A in 2022
GoMyCode operates an educational platform that focuses on teaching digital skills and connecting students with technology opportunities globally. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Tunis, Tunisia, with additional locations in Algeria, France, and Morocco, the company offers programs in various fields, including artificial intelligence, web development, deep learning, DevOps, UX design, and digital marketing. GoMyCode employs a blended learning approach that combines online and offline instruction, enhancing the learning experience through data-driven assessments and matching. By providing comprehensive training in data, development, design, and digital marketing, GoMyCode aims to prepare students for the future job market and empower them with the necessary skills to thrive in a rapidly evolving digital landscape.

Serengeti Energy

Venture Round in 2022
Serengeti Energy is engaged in the development, construction, and operation of renewable energy projects, with a particular emphasis on run-of-river hydropower in Southern Africa. The company invests in and co-develops small to medium-sized independent power plants, focusing on both new and refurbished facilities. In addition to its core projects, Serengeti Energy provides installation and maintenance services for semiconductors utilized in renewable energy applications, ensuring that its operations positively impact local markets and communities.

Enko Education

Series B in 2022
Enko Education is an Africa-wide network of international secondary schools designed to prepare students for admission to top universities worldwide. The organization provides an innovative educational model that utilizes an internationally recognized curriculum, allowing learners to access high-quality education at discounted rates. Through its network of schools, Enko Education aims to create a pathway for students in Africa to achieve their academic aspirations and secure placements in prestigious global institutions.

KELIX Bio

Venture Round in 2022
KELIX bio is a specialty generic business focused on delivering high complexity products to underserved populations across emerging markets.

Respublica

Private Equity Round in 2022
Respublica develops and manages student accommodation places in South Africa.

GoodLife Pharmacy

Debt Financing in 2022
GoodLife provides trusted pharmaceuticals and wellness products to over 600,000 customers from 19 different convenient locations across East Africa.

Paps

Seed Round in 2022
Paps is a transport and logistics company based in Dakar, Senegal, founded in 2016. It provides innovative distribution and delivery solutions tailored for companies and merchants. The company's e-commerce platform facilitates real-time scheduling and tracking of deliveries, enhancing the logistics process. Paps specializes in the distribution of documents and parcels, secure storage of goods, and insured delivery options, including last-mile and relay point services. Additionally, it offers professional services such as cash-on-delivery management, courier provision, returns management, and periodic reporting. The company’s on-demand logistics application features live tracking, an intelligent address system, and automatic dispatch, ensuring clients benefit from timely shipment movements.

Max

Series B in 2021
Max is a company that offers motorcycle taxi and transport services, focusing on addressing last-mile delivery and online retail challenges in Africa. By utilizing mobile and web platforms, Max connects consumers, retail businesses, and independent drivers in real-time, effectively removing traditional logistics and technology barriers that have hindered retail growth in the region. Additionally, Max provides subscription services for electric and low-emission vehicles aimed at commercial drivers, promoting financial freedom and wealth creation through vehicle ownership. This technology-enabled platform ensures that independent drivers have access to safe, reliable, and sustainable mobility solutions.

WIOCC

Debt Financing in 2021
WIOCC is revolutionising the delivery of high-capacity connectivity between Africa and the rest of the world. As a result, it is now widely recognised as Africa’s carriers’ carrier, offering a one stop-shop and end-to-end service between more than 30 African countries and the world’s key global financial and commercial centres. As a specialist in the wholesale market, WIOCC’s unique, flexible, bandwidth packages have been designed to enable carriers, mobile operators and internet service providers (ISPs) to take full advantage of Africa’s rapidly developing markets for fixed and mobile broadband and international corporate networking. WIOCC recognises that customers differ, and tailors many of its solutions to specific customer requirements.

BCP Bank Mauritius

Debt Financing in 2021
BCP Bank (Mauritius) Ltd is a comprehensive banking institution based in Ebene, Mauritius, providing a wide range of financial services to individuals, professionals, small and medium enterprises (SMEs), and corporate clients. The bank offers various products, including savings and current accounts, fixed deposits, personal and home loans, as well as short and long-term financing options. In addition, BCP Bank provides services such as bank guarantees, debit cards, insurance products, foreign exchange, treasury management, and private banking. With a network of six branches, the bank serves both domestic and international markets, having established a reputation for reliability among significant global organizations. Founded in 2003 and formerly known as Banque Des Mascareignes Ltee, BCP Bank underwent a rebranding in March 2019 and operates as a subsidiary of Banque Centrale Populaire and Groupe Sipromad SA.

Khan Bank

Debt Financing in 2021
Khan Bank is a universal bank and a customer of FMO.

Africa Mobile Networks

Private Equity Round in 2021
Africa Mobile Networks Ltd is a company focused on financing, building, and operating mobile network base stations in the Sub-Saharan Africa region, with the aim of connecting rural populations that lack access to mobile services. Established in 2013 and headquartered in Milton Keynes, United Kingdom, the company employs a combination of low power Base Transceiver Station (BTS) transmitters and Very Small Aperture Terminal (VSAT) satellite technology. This infrastructure directs traffic onto existing networks and is powered by solar panels, promoting sustainability. Africa Mobile Networks also engages in identifying opportunities within individual countries, developing business plans, and collaborating with local stakeholders to establish operational frameworks. This approach allows mobile network operators to expand their subscriber base and generate new revenue streams without significant capital expenditure.

Banco Sofisa

Debt Financing in 2021
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.

d.light

Private Equity 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.

Medsaf

Debt Financing in 2021
Medsaf is a pharmaceutical platform based in Lagos, Nigeria, that facilitates the delivery of medications to hospitals, pharmacies, and clinics. Founded in 2014, the company offers a wide range of products, including antacids, antiviral drugs, anaemia treatments, antiseptics, and vitamins. Medsaf aims to enhance the accessibility of affordable, quality medications through an integrated suite of technologies designed to improve efficiency and transparency in the supply chain. Its services include online product distribution, quality control as a service, and a marketplace that connects healthcare providers with vetted suppliers and logistics partners. Additionally, Medsaf features an embedded finance platform that provides buy-now-pay-later solutions for medication procurement, streamlining the financial aspects of the pharmaceutical supply process.

Nuru

Venture Round in 2021
Nuru is a company focused on improving energy access and connectivity in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Goma, the company has made significant strides in renewable energy by deploying the country's first solar-based mini-grid in 2017. Nuru is currently constructing a 1.3MW solar hybrid site in Goma, which will be the largest off-grid mini-grid in sub-Saharan Africa. The company specializes in solar energy and storage micro-grid solutions, providing affordable and reliable energy to commercial and industrial users through innovative practices in solar microgrid development.

Daystar Power

Series B in 2021
Daystar Power focuses on delivering solar power and energy efficiency solutions tailored for businesses in the commercial, industrial, and agricultural sectors. The company aims to provide affordable, reliable, and clean energy through solar hybrid power systems, which help clients significantly reduce power costs, diesel consumption, and pollution. Daystar Power offers its services through flexible payment options, including cash sales or monthly fees, allowing companies to achieve a stable power supply while minimizing their environmental impact.

Paps

Seed Round in 2021
Paps is a transport and logistics company based in Dakar, Senegal, founded in 2016. It provides innovative distribution and delivery solutions tailored for companies and merchants. The company's e-commerce platform facilitates real-time scheduling and tracking of deliveries, enhancing the logistics process. Paps specializes in the distribution of documents and parcels, secure storage of goods, and insured delivery options, including last-mile and relay point services. Additionally, it offers professional services such as cash-on-delivery management, courier provision, returns management, and periodic reporting. The company’s on-demand logistics application features live tracking, an intelligent address system, and automatic dispatch, ensuring clients benefit from timely shipment movements.

Solarise Africa

Series B in 2020
Solarise Africa is a pan-African Energy-as-a-Service company headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya, specializing in financial leasing services for solar and other energy assets aimed primarily at Commercial and Industrial clients. The company provides reliable and affordable decentralized energy solutions, collaborating closely with a selected group of renewable energy solution providers to create tailor-made financial options. By offering upfront investment and manageable payment plans, Solarise Africa enables businesses to deploy clean energy systems that lower their carbon footprint, reduce costs, and enhance productivity. This approach not only supports the growth of their partners but also contributes to the broader progress of energy access and sustainability across Africa.

Proximity Designs

Venture Round in 2020
Proximity Finance, one of the country’s few farmer-facing microfinance institutions, serves the financial needs of about 100,000 households. The firm aims to nearly double that number over the next five years and have dispersed one million loans.

Rensource

Venture Round in 2020
Rensource is an innovative energy company focused on providing financial services related to renewable energy. It offers a business model that enables companies across Nigeria and West Africa to sell Power-as-a-Service (PaaS) to their customers. Rensource generates electricity through small solar-hybrid systems installed at customer locations. The company operates with an internal financing structure that supports the deployment of these systems and manages monthly collections from customers. By facilitating access to decentralized solar energy, Rensource aims to enhance the productivity of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the region while promoting the use of clean energy sources. Its overarching mission is to position Nigeria as a leader in distributed renewable power generation.

Avaada

Venture Round in 2019
Avaada is a renewable energy company focused on the development and operation of solar and wind power projects. The company aims to integrate business objectives with environmental sustainability and social responsibility, fostering mutual benefits for both the community and its shareholders. Avaada engages in various initiatives that contribute to the socio-economic development of the communities in which it operates, enhancing their quality of life. Additionally, Avaada is involved in solar and electrolyzer manufacturing, as well as the development of green hydrogen and ammonia, striving to create a positive impact through sustainable aviation fuel and green methanol. By working towards reducing carbon emissions, Avaada is committed to empowering communities and promoting a sustainable future.

Neogrowth

Debt Financing in 2019
Neogrowth is a non-banking financial company based in Mumbai, Maharashtra, that specializes in providing financial solutions to small and medium-sized enterprises in India. Established in 2011 by Dhruv Khaitan and Piyush Khaitan, the company focuses on meeting the financial needs of businesses that sell goods and services directly to consumers. Neogrowth offers term working capital loans and inventory financing against future credit and debit card sales, facilitating easy access to credit for small merchants. Its clientele includes a diverse range of sectors, such as retail companies selling apparel, electronics, and handicrafts, as well as restaurants, beauty salons, hotels, gyms, and health diagnostic centers.

Meditect

Pre Seed Round in 2019
Meditect is a social enterprise focused on digitizing the medicine supply chain in Africa, with operations in Côte d'Ivoire, Senegal, and Cameroon, and plans for expansion across sub-Saharan Africa. The company develops AI and blockchain-based software designed to track falsified medicines and enhance the integrity of drug distribution. By providing innovative solutions, Meditect aims to combat the sale of counterfeit medications and ensure the authenticity of medicines through a system that allows pharmacists to verify their products. This initiative addresses the critical challenge of access to quality medicines in the context of Africa's rapidly growing population, leveraging digital technology to improve healthcare delivery in developing countries.

Jumo

Venture Round in 2018
Jumo is a fintech company that specializes in providing banking technology aimed at enhancing financial access in emerging markets, particularly in Africa and Asia. The company partners with banks to deliver loans, savings, and various financial services to traditionally underserved customers. By utilizing artificial intelligence and machine learning, Jumo develops credit scores and financial products tailored to individual needs. Their platform also employs behavioral data from mobile usage to establish financial identities for small and medium enterprises, allowing customers to engage with financial services in a cost-effective and responsible manner. Jumo offers essential reporting, analytics, and insights to its partners, facilitating improved service delivery and financial choices for their clients.

Jumo

Series B in 2018
Jumo is a fintech company that specializes in providing banking technology aimed at enhancing financial access in emerging markets, particularly in Africa and Asia. The company partners with banks to deliver loans, savings, and various financial services to traditionally underserved customers. By utilizing artificial intelligence and machine learning, Jumo develops credit scores and financial products tailored to individual needs. Their platform also employs behavioral data from mobile usage to establish financial identities for small and medium enterprises, allowing customers to engage with financial services in a cost-effective and responsible manner. Jumo offers essential reporting, analytics, and insights to its partners, facilitating improved service delivery and financial choices for their clients.

Enko Education

Series A in 2018
Enko Education is an Africa-wide network of international secondary schools designed to prepare students for admission to top universities worldwide. The organization provides an innovative educational model that utilizes an internationally recognized curriculum, allowing learners to access high-quality education at discounted rates. Through its network of schools, Enko Education aims to create a pathway for students in Africa to achieve their academic aspirations and secure placements in prestigious global institutions.

Merec Industries

Private Equity Round in 2018
Merec Industries, SA is a family-owned company based in Maputo, Mozambique, with additional offices in Machava, Beira, and Nacala. Founded in 1998, the company specializes in the manufacturing and sale of wheat and maize-based products, including wheat flour, maize meals, pasta, biscuits, and animal by-products such as dog food and meat feed. Merec Industries aims to strengthen its presence in the Southern African Development Community (SADC) region and aspires to evolve into an integrated multinational packaged food group. By offering a diverse range of healthy packaged foods, the company serves both the Mozambican and South African markets.

Azure Power

Post in 2018
Azure Power specializes in the production and sale of solar energy in India, focusing on the development, construction, ownership, operation, maintenance, and management of solar power plants. The company provides clean and affordable solar energy to its customers by absorbing the upfront costs associated with asset acquisition and operation. This model allows customers to benefit economically from renewable power without the complexities of ownership. Approximately 90% of Azure Power's operational capacity is located in high irradiation zones, including states such as Rajasthan, Gujarat, Maharashtra, and Andhra Pradesh. The company generates revenue from a diverse mix of Indian central and state government utilities as well as commercial entities, primarily through its core segment of power sales.

Enda Tamweel

Corporate Round in 2018
Enda Tamweel SA is a microfinance company established in 2015 in Tunis, Tunisia, by the NGO Enda Inter-Arab. The company focuses on providing financial and non-financial services aimed at micro-entrepreneurs, particularly marginalized households, including women and youth. Its financial offerings include various micro-credits tailored for agricultural and non-agricultural projects, as well as a creation pack designed to support young entrepreneurs. Additionally, Enda Tamweel provides digital services such as M-dinar for mobile payment transactions and the La Carte Mobitamweel prepaid card. Beyond financial products, the company offers non-financial support services that encompass training, marketing assistance, and awareness programs for children, alongside microinsurance options. Through these comprehensive services, Enda Tamweel aims to enhance the living conditions of its clients and foster an entrepreneurial culture.

Jumo

Series A in 2018
Jumo is a fintech company that specializes in providing banking technology aimed at enhancing financial access in emerging markets, particularly in Africa and Asia. The company partners with banks to deliver loans, savings, and various financial services to traditionally underserved customers. By utilizing artificial intelligence and machine learning, Jumo develops credit scores and financial products tailored to individual needs. Their platform also employs behavioral data from mobile usage to establish financial identities for small and medium enterprises, allowing customers to engage with financial services in a cost-effective and responsible manner. Jumo offers essential reporting, analytics, and insights to its partners, facilitating improved service delivery and financial choices for their clients.

Azure Power

Post in 2017
Azure Power specializes in the production and sale of solar energy in India, focusing on the development, construction, ownership, operation, maintenance, and management of solar power plants. The company provides clean and affordable solar energy to its customers by absorbing the upfront costs associated with asset acquisition and operation. This model allows customers to benefit economically from renewable power without the complexities of ownership. Approximately 90% of Azure Power's operational capacity is located in high irradiation zones, including states such as Rajasthan, Gujarat, Maharashtra, and Andhra Pradesh. The company generates revenue from a diverse mix of Indian central and state government utilities as well as commercial entities, primarily through its core segment of power sales.
Ignite Holding Company Inc. was a technology startup that provided prepaid solar power in off-grid communities in Guatemala and Colombia under the Kingo tradename. Ignite was acquired in 2022 by Kingo Holding Company, Inc.

Sonata Finance

Venture Round in 2016
Sonata Finance is a micro-finance agency dedicated to providing financial assistance to economically disadvantaged sectors in India, particularly focusing on poor women in rural, semi-urban, and urban communities. The company enables these individuals to improve their socio-economic conditions by offering a variety of loan products tailored to their needs. In addition to lending for income-generating activities through the joint liability group model, Sonata Finance provides sanitation loans, housing loans, utility loans, two-wheeler loans, individual loans, and loans for micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs). By facilitating access to financial resources, Sonata Finance aims to empower women and help them escape poverty while fostering economic development in their communities.

Voltalia

Post in 2016
Voltalia is a power producer and service provider specializing in renewable electricity generation from solar, wind, hydro, biomass, and storage solutions. The company has established expertise across the entire value chain of renewable projects, encompassing project development, financing, engineering, procurement, construction, and operation and maintenance. Operating in 20 countries, Voltalia offers its services globally and has developed and sold over 1.8 GW of renewable energy capacity, with more than 1.3 GW constructed and over 1 GW currently in operation. The company owns more than 0.5 GW of consolidated installed capacity, with its primary revenue generated from services in the European market.

Enko Education

Series A in 2016
Enko Education is an Africa-wide network of international secondary schools designed to prepare students for admission to top universities worldwide. The organization provides an innovative educational model that utilizes an internationally recognized curriculum, allowing learners to access high-quality education at discounted rates. Through its network of schools, Enko Education aims to create a pathway for students in Africa to achieve their academic aspirations and secure placements in prestigious global institutions.

Ignite Holding Company Inc.

Convertible Note in 2016
Ignite Holding Company Inc. was a technology startup that provided prepaid solar power in off-grid communities in Guatemala and Colombia under the Kingo tradename. Ignite was acquired in 2022 by Kingo Holding Company, Inc.

Dvara

Venture Round in 2016
Dvara is a financial inclusion platform in India focused on enhancing access to financial services for low-income households. It operates through several entities, including Dvara KGFS, which establishes community financial services institutions tailored to rural markets. Dvara Solutions, another branch of the organization, develops software to assist financial institutions in becoming more customer-centric. Additionally, Dvara Research conducts policy research to identify and address market gaps in financial services. Collectively, these efforts aim to ensure that every individual and enterprise can access the financial resources they need, thereby fostering economic inclusion and growth.

NMB Bank

Debt Financing in 2014
NMB Bank is dedicated to providing premium financial services to all existing and potential customers. Since 1993, we have offered supreme corporate, retail and investment banking solutions.

NSL Renewable Power

Venture Round in 2013
NSL Renewable Power Private Limited is engaged in the development, operation, and management of a diverse portfolio of renewable energy projects in India. Founded in 1985 and based in Hyderabad, the company focuses on various energy sources, including wind, solar, biomass, hydel, and thermal power. As a subsidiary of NSL Group of Companies Pvt Ltd, it has established itself as a significant player in the renewable energy sector, combining expertise in implementation and operation to serve both commercial interests and societal needs. NSL Renewable Power Private Limited's approach aims to create sustainable energy solutions while delivering returns on investment.

ESPRIT

Venture Round in 2012
Esprit is an engineering school located in Douar Ghezala, Tunisia, founded in 2003 as an alternative to public educational institutions. It offers a range of academic programs in computer engineering, telecommunications engineering, civil engineering, electromechanical engineering, and management science. The school emphasizes higher education that integrates concepts across various disciplines, equipping students with the necessary skills to effectively use technology and achieve their professional goals. Additionally, Esprit focuses on strengthening leadership and team-building abilities among its students, preparing them for successful careers in their respective fields. As of late 2020, Esprit operates as a subsidiary of Honoris Holding Limited.
Strides Pharma Science Limited is a global pharmaceutical company based in Bengaluru, India, specializing in the development, manufacturing, and sale of pharmaceutical products. The company operates in both regulated and emerging markets, offering a diverse portfolio of generic and branded generics. Its product range includes tablets, capsules, oral liquids, powders, semi-solids, ointments, and creams, targeting various therapeutic areas such as women's health, central nervous system disorders, cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, dermatology, and infectious diseases. Strides has a strong manufacturing presence with eight facilities across four continents, including five approved by the US FDA. Additionally, the company has a dedicated research and development facility in India, enhancing its capability to file products globally. Founded in 1990, Strides Pharma Science has established a significant footprint in over 100 countries, focusing on complex and niche pharmaceutical products, particularly in chronic therapy segments.
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