Dutch SMEs or local African SMEs seeking to invest, import, or export in emerging markets. DGGF prioritizes businesses with real development impact — job creation, technology transfer, inclusive finance. The fund is particularly useful for businesses that cannot access commercial financing due to perceived market risk.

Banks seeking to expand trade finance portfolios in Africa. SMEs with genuine trade finance needs (import/export) that can be served through partner banks. Strong emphasis on intra-African trade and regional integration.

Creditworthy agricultural SMEs that serve smallholder farmers and low-wage workers in East and Southern Africa. Aceli prioritizes enterprises demonstrating impact in food security, women's and youth economic empowerment, and environmental sustainability. First-time borrowers are especially valued.

High-growth startups and SMEs across all regions of Cote d'Ivoire — especially in agricultural value chains, digital solutions, and affordable energy. Comoe Capital takes minority equity positions and offers hands-on operational support alongside capital.

B2B guarantee institution — does not fund startups directly. Works with 256+ African banks and financial institutions to de-risk SME lending. SMEs apply to an AGF-affiliated bank in their country; AGF's guarantee enables the bank to approve the loan. $6.5B mobilized for 50,500+ SMEs across 44 countries.

Large-scale African infrastructure projects. Africa50 is pan-African infrastructure investment backed by AfDB and 32 African governments. Early-stage project development equity ($2–10M) + later-stage project finance equity. Minimum project size typically $100M total. Not a startup or SME investor.

Tech founders building scalable businesses in Egypt and MENA. Values founders willing to embrace A15's deeply collaborative venture-building model. Enters at idea to seed stage, seeking businesses with potential to scale beyond home region.

Founders with deep local market understanding building technology companies that solve fundamental, large-scale market problems across Africa. Value companies that can demonstrate clear product-market fit and sustainable growth trajectories.

Late-seed to Series A tech companies with validated products seeking international expansion. Strong emphasis on scalable technology and clear expansion roadmaps. Moroccan founders scaling globally (Expand212) or international founders entering Morocco (HQ212).