Infrastructure projects and companies

Growth-stage companies in tech, consumer, and services.

Development and human rights

South Africa growth-stage SMEs and companies.

Companies with ability to scale and create employment in poverty-fighting sectors

Leading Nigerian seed fund. Piggyvest, Mono, Brass among portfolio. Strong operator network.

Africa's largest mezzanine debt provider. $1B+ raised across four funds. Mezzanine financing fills gap between senior debt and equity. Ideal for businesses that don't want dilution but need growth capital beyond what banks offer.

Rapid response women's activist funding

EdTech and child-focused startups

Dutch impact asset manager. €1B+ AUM. Major Africa microfinance and SME finance portfolio.

Pioneer ethical bank's investment arm. €6B+ AUM. Major Africa portfolio in microfinance and renewable energy.

Enterprises with clear social/environmental impact

South African tech founders building B2B and fintech solutions for African markets

Francophone West Africa SME impact investor. Senegal-based. 20+ investments.

Technology commercialization and transfer

Financial resilience through insurance

Pioneered solar debt financing in Africa. Now Climate Fund Managers. $500M+ deployed. DFID/FMO backed. Beyond the Grid Fund for last-mile energy.

Scalable climate and energy businesses

Women, BIPOC, LGBTQ+, and non-binary founders building tech-enabled businesses

Social entrepreneurs changing the world

Sweden's development cooperation agency. SEK 50B+ annual budget (~$4.7B). Significant Africa portfolio. Works through Swedfund (DFI), challenge funds, and partner organizations. Strong gender equality mandate — Sweden leads globally. Innovations Against Poverty (IAP) challenge fund supports inclusive businesses.