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HELIOS GLOBAL GATEWAY EU BOOSTER FUND

Summary sheet

Release date
24 October 2025
Status
Reference
Under appraisal | 15/07/2025
20250410
Project name
Promoter - financial intermediary
HELIOS GLOBAL GATEWAY EU BOOSTER FUND
SPECIAL PURPOSE ENTITY(IES)/FUND
Proposed EIB finance (Approximate amount)
Total cost (Approximate amount)
USD 50 million (EUR 43 million)
USD 50 million (EUR 43 million)
Location
Sector(s)
Description
Objectives

This operation seeks to support the growth of companies with a strong EU nexus and operating in sectors aligned with the investment priorities of the EU-Africa Global Gateway Investment Package.

The aim is to support the growth and institutionalisation of private companies in the Southern Neighbourhood and Sub-Saharan Africa, as well as enhance trade between the EU and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the region.

Environmental aspects
Procurement

The new fund will operate in line with the EIB's Environmental and Social standards.

The fund is expected to comply with EIB's procurement guidelines.

Comments

N/A

Milestone
Under appraisal
Link to source
Summary sheet
HELIOS GLOBAL GATEWAY EU BOOSTER FUND

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