Trade and Development Bank -TDB

Songa Energy is a company that specializes in developing hydropower plants in rural Africa, with a primary focus on Burundi. It aims to provide affordable and sustainable hydroelectricity to communities where access to electricity is severely limited, currently standing at less than 12% of the population. By harnessing the power of water, Songa Energy helps to alleviate energy poverty and promote clean energy usage.

ETG, established in 1967, is one of the largest and fastest growing integrated agricultural conglomerates in sub-Saharan Africa, importing and exporting soft commodities to and from 48 countries including Tanzania, Kenya, Malawi, Mozambique, Nigeria and South Africa. It also has supply chain operations in China, India, America, Middle East, and South East Asia; merchandising desks in Europe, and; treasury companies in Singapore, Mauritius and UAE. Globally, ETG is present across 48 countries. ETG runs its business under five business verticals: 1. Fertilizer and Farm Inputs: ETG is one of the largest importers and distributors of fertilizers and farm inputs in sub-saharan africa 2. Cash traded products: Pulses, Sesame seed, Cashew and Rice are key commodities in this vertical. ETG is the world largest trader and processor of Pulses as well as world largest trader for raw cashew nuts. 3. Exchange traded commodities: Grains & oilseeds, sugar, coffee, cocoa, maize and soybean are key products in this segment. ETG is one of the major players for maize and soybean in sub-shara africa 4. Consumer Branded (Vamara): ETG operates multiple processing plants across 14 countries to manufacture products that are targeted to African consumers. ETG has 22 brands in its portfolio that offers products from vegetable cooking oil, condiments, and spreads, etc. 5. Logistics: ETG operates a very successful and integrated Logistics platform. ETG has a network of more than 400+ warehouses across 32 countries and a fleet of more than 900 trucks. ETG provided end-to-end Logistics services across sub-Sahara Africa.

MPower Ventures AG is a company that operates a crowdfunding platform focused on providing affordable clean energy solutions to households and small and medium enterprises in emerging markets. Established in 2017 and headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland, with additional offices in Madrid, Shenzhen, Cameroon, and Zambia, MPower Ventures offers a range of products and services. These include high-quality Plug&Play solar kits and energy-efficient appliances designed for both domestic and productive use. The company also develops in-house software that tracks and digitizes operations, utilizing data to enhance financial inclusion for end-users. Additionally, MPower Ventures provides inclusive financing solutions for its partners and customers, ensuring that clean energy remains accessible and affordable.

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