KfW

KfW is the promotional bank of the Federal Republic of Germany, established in 1948 and headquartered in Frankfurt. The bank provides funding and financial services to support various sectors, including small and medium-sized enterprises, housing, infrastructure, education, and export activities. It plays a significant role in financing corporate investments, particularly those aimed at industrial pollution control, and offers equity financing and advisory services. KfW also promotes global development by supporting projects in developing and emerging economies on behalf of the federal government. Additionally, the bank engages in activities related to the securities and money market, as well as managing funding and currency for strategic investments. KfW is committed to fostering sustainable economic, social, and ecological conditions through its financing initiatives.

Jochen Eichmann

Head, Venture Tech Growth Financing

Past deals in SADC

NamPower

Debt Financing in 2024
NamPower is the national power utility of Namibia and specializes in the generation and transmission of electricity.

Emerging Africa Infrastructure Fund

Debt Financing in 2024
The Emerging Africa Infrastructure Fund (EAIF), established in 2002 and based in Ebene, Mauritius, operates as a public-private partnership focused on mobilizing capital to support infrastructure development in sub-Saharan Africa. The fund provides long-term debt and mezzanine finance on commercial terms to projects primarily owned and managed by private sector entities. By targeting infrastructure initiatives in fragile states, where traditional lenders may hesitate due to perceived risks, EAIF aims to foster growth and improvement in critical infrastructure. The fund is managed and advised by Investec Asset Management, ensuring a strategic approach to lending that aligns with the needs of the region's development goals.

NamPower

Grant in 2021
NamPower is the national power utility of Namibia and specializes in the generation and transmission of electricity.

Eskom Holdings

Debt Financing in 2018
Eskom generates approximately 95% of the electricity used in South Africa and approximately 45% of the electricity used in Africa. Eskom generates, transmits and distributes electricity to industrial, mining, commercial, agricultural and residential customers and redistributors. Additional power stations and major power lines are being built to meet rising electricity demand in South Africa. Eskom will continue to focus on improving and strengthening its core business of electricity generation, transmission, trading and distribution. Eskom buys electricity from and sells electricity to the countries of the Southern African Development Community (SADC). The future involvement in African markets outside South Africa (that is the SADC countries connected to the South African grid and the rest of Africa) is limited to those projects that have a direct impact on ensuring security of supply for South Africa. ​

Eskom Holdings

Debt Financing in 2015
Eskom generates approximately 95% of the electricity used in South Africa and approximately 45% of the electricity used in Africa. Eskom generates, transmits and distributes electricity to industrial, mining, commercial, agricultural and residential customers and redistributors. Additional power stations and major power lines are being built to meet rising electricity demand in South Africa. Eskom will continue to focus on improving and strengthening its core business of electricity generation, transmission, trading and distribution. Eskom buys electricity from and sells electricity to the countries of the Southern African Development Community (SADC). The future involvement in African markets outside South Africa (that is the SADC countries connected to the South African grid and the rest of Africa) is limited to those projects that have a direct impact on ensuring security of supply for South Africa. ​
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