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 Mali
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.
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.
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