Proparco
Proparco is a Paris-based organization established in 1977 that specializes in providing private sector funding for sustainable development initiatives. It focuses on financing and supporting companies and financial institutions across Africa, Asia, Latin America, and the Middle East. Proparco targets key development sectors, including infrastructure—especially renewable energy—agriculture, financial institutions, health, and education. The organization aims to enhance the role of private entities in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) established by the international community in 2015. By financing projects that create jobs, provide essential goods and services, and combat climate change, Proparco contributes to sustainable economic growth and development. Its financing solutions include loans, guarantees, equity, and quasi-equity options tailored to the needs of the private sector.
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Past deals in Kenya
Lapaire
Debt Financing in 2024
Lapaire Glasses Kenya Ltd. is a manufacturer and retailer of eyewear products, including prescription glasses and sunglasses, aimed at making eye care accessible and affordable for the lower and middle-income populations in Africa. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya, the company utilizes innovative technology to provide free vision tests and a range of eyewear options to the estimated 550 million Africans in need of corrective lenses. Lapaire operates an online shop and offers accommodating services such as 24/7 online chat, mobile clinics for free vision testing, free delivery, and flexible payment plans. In addition to its operations in Kenya, Lapaire serves customers in Uganda, Ivory Coast, Burkina Faso, and Mali, with a commitment to improving eye health and vision across the continent.
Solarise Africa
Series B in 2020
Solarise Africa is a pan-African Energy-as-a-Service company headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya, that specializes in providing financial leasing services for solar and other renewable energy assets. The company focuses on serving Commercial and Industrial clients by offering reliable and affordable decentralized energy solutions. Through smart financing solutions, Solarise Africa empowers its partners to enhance their operations and drive progress across the continent. The company collaborates closely with a select group of renewable energy solution providers to deliver tailor-made financial solutions that promote clean energy adoption. By facilitating upfront investments and manageable payment plans, Solarise Africa enables businesses to deploy clean energy systems, reduce costs, and improve productivity while contributing to lower carbon footprints in Africa.
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