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$5M – $100M
Proparco finances businesses and financial institutions in Africa, Asia, Latin America, Eurasia, and the Middle East through loans, investment financing, guarantees, and technical assistance. Its typical ticket size is $5 million to $100 million. The funder supports projects aligned with sustainable and resilient economies, protecting the planet, and reducing inequalities, with sector coverage including agriculture, energy, healthcare, education, financial services, urban development, and infrastructure.
Loans
Proparco provides loans as part of its funding solutions.
Investment
Proparco provides investment financing as part of its solutions.
Guarantees
Proparco provides guarantees as part of its funding solutions.
Technical assistance
Proparco provides technical assistance and support.
Sustainable and resilient economy
One of Proparco's three impact objectives.
Protecting the planet
One of Proparco's three impact objectives.
Reducing inequalities
One of Proparco's three impact objectives.
Agriculture and agri-food
Sector of activity supported by Proparco.
Urban development
Sector of activity supported by Proparco.
Education
Sector of activity supported by Proparco.
Energy
Sector of activity supported by Proparco.
Sustainable industries
Sector of activity supported by Proparco.
Networks and infrastructures
Sector of activity supported by Proparco.
Healthcare
Sector of activity supported by Proparco.
Financial services
Sector of activity supported by Proparco.
Private sector development in Africa, particularly Francophone markets. Climate and gender are strategic priorities.
AFD Group network, French business ecosystem, technical assistance
Long process. French-language capability helpful for Francophone offices.
Applicants should show how their business fits Proparco’s three stated impact objectives and one of its supported sectors. Given the typical ticket size of $5 million to $100 million, this is better suited to established businesses or financial institutions seeking substantial financing rather than very early-stage startups.
1977
Active Since
Yes
Deploying
Wide portfolio across agriculture, infrastructure, financial institutions