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 South Africa

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.

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.

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.
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