BasiGo
Debt Financing in 2024
BasiGo is an e-mobility start-up focused on transforming public transportation in Kenya and Rwanda by providing electric buses as a sustainable alternative to diesel. The company operates under a pay-as-you-go model, which includes maintenance and battery charging services, facilitating the transition for bus owners to adopt electric vehicles. BasiGo's electric buses are designed to operate throughout the day on a single charge, utilizing proven battery technology that offers a reliable and economical solution amidst rising diesel costs. By making electric buses more accessible, BasiGo aims to enhance the efficiency of public transport while contributing to environmental sustainability.
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.
Sonatel
Debt Financing in 2024
Sonatel SA, headquartered in Dakar, Senegal, is a leading telecommunications provider in West Africa, offering a wide range of services including fixed line, mobile, Internet, television, voice, and mobile money to both individuals and businesses. Established in 1985, Sonatel operates in Senegal and has expanded its reach to Mali, Guinea Bissau, Guinea, and Sierra Leone. The company has developed a modern, fully digitized network supported by high-speed optical fiber submarine cables, boasting one of Africa's largest Internet bandwidths at 6.5 Gbps. Through its Orange brand, Sonatel facilitates the convergence of mobile, Internet, and television technologies, playing a crucial role in the economic development of Senegal and positioning the country as a telecommunications hub in the region.
BasiGo
Debt Financing in 2023
BasiGo is an e-mobility start-up focused on transforming public transportation in Kenya and Rwanda by providing electric buses as a sustainable alternative to diesel. The company operates under a pay-as-you-go model, which includes maintenance and battery charging services, facilitating the transition for bus owners to adopt electric vehicles. BasiGo's electric buses are designed to operate throughout the day on a single charge, utilizing proven battery technology that offers a reliable and economical solution amidst rising diesel costs. By making electric buses more accessible, BasiGo aims to enhance the efficiency of public transport while contributing to environmental sustainability.
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.
PEG
Debt Financing in 2019
PEG is an asset financing company based in Accra, Ghana, that specializes in providing affordable solar energy solutions to off-grid households in West Africa. Founded in 2013 by Hugh Whalan and Nate Heller, PEG offers a Pay As You Go financing model that enables customers to acquire solar home systems, which enhance their quality of life by providing reliable lighting, mobile phone charging, and access to appliances like radios and televisions. By facilitating the transition from traditional, polluting fuels such as kerosene to sustainable solar energy, PEG empowers its customers to invest in clean technology while reducing their ongoing energy costs. The company's operations extend to countries including Ghana, Côte d'Ivoire, and Senegal, where it addresses the energy needs of underserved communities.
PEG
Debt Financing in 2019
PEG is an asset financing company based in Accra, Ghana, that specializes in providing affordable solar energy solutions to off-grid households in West Africa. Founded in 2013 by Hugh Whalan and Nate Heller, PEG offers a Pay As You Go financing model that enables customers to acquire solar home systems, which enhance their quality of life by providing reliable lighting, mobile phone charging, and access to appliances like radios and televisions. By facilitating the transition from traditional, polluting fuels such as kerosene to sustainable solar energy, PEG empowers its customers to invest in clean technology while reducing their ongoing energy costs. The company's operations extend to countries including Ghana, Côte d'Ivoire, and Senegal, where it addresses the energy needs of underserved communities.
PEG
Debt Financing in 2019
PEG is an asset financing company based in Accra, Ghana, that specializes in providing affordable solar energy solutions to off-grid households in West Africa. Founded in 2013 by Hugh Whalan and Nate Heller, PEG offers a Pay As You Go financing model that enables customers to acquire solar home systems, which enhance their quality of life by providing reliable lighting, mobile phone charging, and access to appliances like radios and televisions. By facilitating the transition from traditional, polluting fuels such as kerosene to sustainable solar energy, PEG empowers its customers to invest in clean technology while reducing their ongoing energy costs. The company's operations extend to countries including Ghana, Côte d'Ivoire, and Senegal, where it addresses the energy needs of underserved communities.
PEG is an asset financing company based in Accra, Ghana, that specializes in providing affordable solar energy solutions to off-grid households in West Africa. Founded in 2013 by Hugh Whalan and Nate Heller, PEG offers a Pay As You Go financing model that enables customers to acquire solar home systems, which enhance their quality of life by providing reliable lighting, mobile phone charging, and access to appliances like radios and televisions. By facilitating the transition from traditional, polluting fuels such as kerosene to sustainable solar energy, PEG empowers its customers to invest in clean technology while reducing their ongoing energy costs. The company's operations extend to countries including Ghana, Côte d'Ivoire, and Senegal, where it addresses the energy needs of underserved communities.
PEG
Debt Financing in 2019
PEG is an asset financing company based in Accra, Ghana, that specializes in providing affordable solar energy solutions to off-grid households in West Africa. Founded in 2013 by Hugh Whalan and Nate Heller, PEG offers a Pay As You Go financing model that enables customers to acquire solar home systems, which enhance their quality of life by providing reliable lighting, mobile phone charging, and access to appliances like radios and televisions. By facilitating the transition from traditional, polluting fuels such as kerosene to sustainable solar energy, PEG empowers its customers to invest in clean technology while reducing their ongoing energy costs. The company's operations extend to countries including Ghana, Côte d'Ivoire, and Senegal, where it addresses the energy needs of underserved communities.
Nachtigal Hydro Power
Debt Financing in 2018
Nachtigal Hydro Power is a developer and operator of a hydroelectric power plant located in Cameroon. The company specializes in the design, financing, and construction of the Nachtigal Amont hydroelectric project, along with the necessary energy evacuation transmission lines. Nachtigal Hydro Power is committed to generating clean and renewable energy, which is supplied to both residential and commercial sectors. Through its operations, the company plays a significant role in advancing sustainable energy solutions in the region.
ARM Cement
Debt Financing in 2018
ARM Cement PLC is a Kenya-based manufacturer of cement, operating primarily in Kenya, Tanzania, South Africa, and Rwanda. Founded in 1974 and formerly known as Athi River Mining Limited, the company changed its name in 2012. ARM Cement is organized into two main segments: Cement and Lime, and Other Products. It produces a variety of cement types, including tiling cement, composite cement, portland cement, and clinker, and sells these products under the Rhino brand. In addition to cement, the company is involved in the mining and processing of industrial minerals and chemicals, the trading of other building products, and the manufacture and sale of fertilizers under the Mavuno brand. The majority of ARM Cement's revenue is generated from its operations in Kenya.
ARM Cement
Venture Round in 2016
ARM Cement PLC is a Kenya-based manufacturer of cement, operating primarily in Kenya, Tanzania, South Africa, and Rwanda. Founded in 1974 and formerly known as Athi River Mining Limited, the company changed its name in 2012. ARM Cement is organized into two main segments: Cement and Lime, and Other Products. It produces a variety of cement types, including tiling cement, composite cement, portland cement, and clinker, and sells these products under the Rhino brand. In addition to cement, the company is involved in the mining and processing of industrial minerals and chemicals, the trading of other building products, and the manufacture and sale of fertilizers under the Mavuno brand. The majority of ARM Cement's revenue is generated from its operations in Kenya.
CRDB Bank Plc is a prominent financial institution operating in the United Republic of Tanzania and the Republic of Burundi, offering a wide range of banking services to individuals, small and medium enterprises (SMEs), corporate clients, and high net worth individuals. Founded in 1996 and headquartered in Dar es Salaam, the bank provides various retail banking products, including multi-currency accounts, personal and SME loans, and general insurance services. In addition, CRDB Bank facilitates corporate banking services such as trade finance, project finance, and cash management. The bank also emphasizes treasury services and digital banking, including mobile and internet banking solutions. With a robust network of branches, automated teller machines, point of sale terminals, and microfinance partners, CRDB Bank aims to meet the diverse financial needs of its customers effectively.
INT Towers Limited
Venture Round in 2015
INT Towers Limited owns and operates over 9,100 telecoms towers across seven regions in Nigeria. It is a wholly owned subsidiary of the IHS Towers Group – the largest independent tower operator in Africa – which has a presence in Nigeria, Cameroon, Cote d’Ivoire, Rwanda and Zambia.
Feronia Inc. is an agribusiness based in Vancouver, Canada, operating in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The company is primarily engaged in the production and processing of crude palm oil and palm kernel oil, with operations that include three oil palm plantations and an arable farming operation. Established in 1911, Feronia acquired its palm oil business in 2009 with the aim of revitalizing the plantations that were on the verge of extinction. Following significant investments, the company has secured its future and is committed to making a meaningful and sustainable contribution to the economy of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Feronia's operations focus on supplying palm oil to the domestic market, deriving crucial revenue from its crude palm oil production.