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$1M-$5M
DOB Equity is an impact fund investing in innovative, scalable companies in East Africa. It typically provides $1 million to $5 million in patient capital to businesses working in sustainable food systems, renewable energy, and water and sanitation services. The fund looks for companies that combine impact with long-term profitability and a positive contribution to a more social, sustainable, and resilient society.
Patient capital
DOB Equity provides patient capital to portfolio companies.
Active partnership
DOB Equity works closely with entrepreneurs to identify opportunities, strengthen governance, and mitigate environmental, social, and economic risks.
Sustainable Food Systems
One of DOB Equity's stated focus areas foundational to East Africa’s future growth.
Renewable Energy
One of DOB Equity's stated focus areas foundational to East Africa’s future growth.
Water & Sanitation Services
One of DOB Equity's stated focus areas foundational to East Africa’s future growth.
East African SMEs with strong growth and employment creation
Impact measurement support, ESG guidance, follow-on facilitation
Understand impact measurement requirements. Check if concessional terms have strings attached.
Applicants should show clear evidence of scalability, impact, and a path to long-term profitability. The strongest fit is a company in East Africa operating in one of DOB Equity’s three focus sectors and able to demonstrate how active investor partnership would help improve governance and manage risk.
2007
Active Since
Yes
Deploying
Multiple portfolio companies