KFW DEG

KFW DEG offers financing, advice and support to private sector enterprises operating in developing and emerging-market countries. Their customers can rely on their expertise: They can benefit from their market knowledge, their 21 locations worldwide, and their international network. For entrepreneurial success and development.

Tolga Kirhan

Vice President Equity and Mezzanine

Past deals in SADC

ACWA Power

Post in 2024
ACWA Power International is a prominent developer, investor, co-owner, and operator of power generation and desalination facilities. Founded in 2004 and headquartered in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, the company manages a diverse portfolio that includes thermal, solar photovoltaic, solar concentrated solar power, and wind energy projects. ACWA Power also provides operations and maintenance services for the power and water desalination sectors, primarily in Saudi Arabia and across various countries, including Oman, the United Arab Emirates, Jordan, Morocco, South Africa, Turkey, Vietnam, Mozambique, and Egypt. The company operates as a subsidiary of ACWA Holding Company and maintains regional offices in several major cities, including Dubai, Istanbul, Cairo, Rabat, Johannesburg, Hanoi, and Beijing. Its business activities are governed by agreements with government entities and financing arrangements, ensuring compliance and operational efficiency.

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.

Lulalend

Series B in 2023
LulaLend is more than a company. It’s a belief in the power of small business, making a difference, building a better solution and striving for excellence. We work hard to empower businesses across South Africa with the funds they need to grow, and we have a great time doing it!

Briisk

Grant in 2021
Briisk is a late-stage InsurTech start-up founded in 2016, based in London, with operations in multiple cities including Cape Town, Bangalore, Istanbul, Munich, and Nairobi. The company focuses on emerging markets, providing solutions that automate processes, digitize insurance products, and explore new distribution channels. This approach helps clients lower costs, boost revenue, and enhance customer value. Briisk's vision is to connect insurers with uninsured and underinsured mass-market customers across Africa and India through fully digitized and scalable distribution channels, facilitating better access to insurance for these underserved populations.

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.

Eranove

Venture Round in 2021
Formerly known as Finagestion, the Eranove Group is a leading player in public service management and electricity and drinking water production in West Africa. The Group has been operating in Côte d’Ivoire (SODECI, CIE, CIPREL and AWALE) for several decades, in Senegal (SDE) since 1996 and in the Democratic Republic of Congo, via a service contract with REGIDESO, since 2012. The Group and its subsidiaries are fully committed to all aspects of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) in meeting with quality, safety and environmental standards according to ISO 9001, OHSAS 18001 and ISO 140001 certification standards.

Liquid Intelligent Technologies

Debt Financing in 2021
Liquid Intelligent Technologies is an independent provider of data, voice, and IP services, dedicated to advancing Africa’s digital landscape. Established in 2004 and headquartered in Ebène, Plaines Wilhems, the company has developed an extensive fiber network that spans over 18,000 kilometers across several African nations, including Uganda, Kenya, and South Africa. Liquid Intelligent Technologies offers a variety of services such as broadband, leased lines, private networks, and telecommunications connectivity, alongside web hosting and related solutions. This diverse portfolio enables both public and private sector enterprises to improve their digital experiences and supports the continent's ongoing digital transformation.

Retailability Proprietary

Private Equity Round in 2017
Retailability Proprietary is engages in fashion apparel retail offering fashionable in-house and branded labels at low price points targeted at low to lower-middle income consumers in Southern Africa.

Helios Towers DRC

Debt Financing in 2016
Helios Towers DRC is a leading provider of telecommunications infrastructure and maintenance services in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. As the first independent tower company in Africa, it has developed a substantial network of over 6,500 towers across various markets on the continent. The company specializes in constructing and maintaining telecommunications towers, offering passive infrastructure services to wireless telecommunications service providers. By leasing space on its towers, Helios Towers DRC plays a crucial role in supporting the growing demand for connectivity in one of the fastest-growing regions in the world.
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