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CrossBoundary is a New York-based investment advisory firm established in 2011, specializing in frontier markets. It offers services such as capital raising, strategic advisory, due diligence, and market assessment to a diverse range of clients, including governments, development finance institutions, and private equity firms. In 2014, the firm founded CrossBoundary Energy, an investment firm based in Nairobi, Kenya, focusing on infrastructure investments, particularly solar power for African businesses. CrossBoundary Energy provides financing for distributed solar projects ranging from 100kW to 10MW, aiming to facilitate the transition from diesel to renewable energy generation.

CrossBoundary is a New York-based investment advisory firm established in 2011, specializing in frontier markets. It offers services such as capital raising, strategic advisory, due diligence, and market assessment to a diverse range of clients, including governments, development finance institutions, and private equity firms. In 2014, the firm founded CrossBoundary Energy, an investment firm based in Nairobi, Kenya, focusing on infrastructure investments, particularly solar power for African businesses. CrossBoundary Energy provides financing for distributed solar projects ranging from 100kW to 10MW, aiming to facilitate the transition from diesel to renewable energy generation.

Brighter Life Kenya 1 Limited (BLK1), an indirect subsidiary of AFC incorporated in Jersey, was incorporated to acquire pay-as-you-go solar home system accounts receivables from d.light Limited (d.light Kenya), providing d.light Kenya with flexible working capital to finance its continued growth.

Freight in Time Limited is a logistics company based in Nairobi, Kenya, specializing in integrated freight and supply chain solutions across East Africa, including South Sudan, Ethiopia, and Djibouti. Established in 1998, the company offers a range of services, including sea freight, air freight, project cargo, express and courier services, as well as warehousing and distribution. Its operational footprint extends across key sectors such as perishables, pharmaceuticals, telecommunications, humanitarian relief, and oil and gas. Freight in Time provides both regional cross-border air and road freight services, along with full truckload and less than container load solutions, ensuring comprehensive support for its clients' logistical needs at major ports, airports, and border points throughout the region.

Vertical Agro Limited is an independent grower, processor, exporter, and marketer of fresh and frozen vegetables and fruits, operating from a state-of-the-art processing facility in Naivasha, Kenya. The company is recognized as a leading producer of high-quality fresh and frozen vegetables, adhering to stringent food safety and quality standards throughout its operations. Vertical Agro is committed to ensuring that customers have access to premium farm produce, leveraging its expertise in agricultural practices and processing techniques to deliver exceptional products to the market.

Family Bank is a commercial bank established in Kenya in May 2007 and regulated by the Central Bank of Kenya. With a customer base exceeding 1.7 million, the bank operates a network of 93 branches across the country. It specializes in providing financial services to underserved segments of the market, including small-scale farmers, salaried employees, micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises, as well as youth and women. Additionally, Family Bank seeks to attract large corporate clients to bolster its deposit base. Notably, it was the first bank in Kenya to implement paperless banking through smart card technology, showcasing its commitment to innovation in the financial sector.