Release date: 13 May 2025
Promoter – Financial Intermediary
SPECIAL PURPOSE ENTITY(IES)/FUNDLocation
Description
This operation consists of an investment into a fund that will promote private sector development in North Africa, by enhancing access to risk capital and offering managerial value-added support to local small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The fund will pursue a strategy that was refined over the lifetime of two predecessor funds in which the EIB is an investor. The fund manager aims to generate value by employing a hands-on management approach, fostering the growth and profitability of investee companies, while improving their environmental, social, and governance (ESG) standards and implementing appropriate digitalisation measures.
Objectives
The aim is to support the growth and institutionalisation of private companies in the Southern Neighbourhood, as well as enhance trade between the EU and SMEs in the region.
Sector(s)
- Services - Financial and insurance activities
Proposed EIB finance (Approximate amount)
USD 80 million (EUR 72 million)
Total cost (Approximate amount)
USD 300 million (EUR 270 million)
Environmental aspects
The fund will operate in line with the EIB's Environmental and Social standards.
Procurement
N/A
Status
Under appraisal - 12/03/2025
Disclaimer
Before financing approval by the Board of Directors, and before loan signature, projects are under appraisal and negotiation. The information and data provided on this page are therefore indicative.
They are provided for transparency purposes only and cannot be considered to represent official EIB policy (see also the Explanatory notes).