Date de publication: 31 mars 2017
Promoteur – Intermédiaire Financier
PRIVATE ENTITY(IES)Lieu
Description
Equity investment fund targeting the smaller end of the small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) segment in sub-Saharan Africa
Objectifs
The fund's investment strategy is focusing on the smaller end of the SME segment with funding needs of EUR 0.3-3m primarily in francophone Africa and the Indian Ocean. The fund will be generalist in terms of target sectors, emphasising sectors addressing the Sustainable Development Goals (e.g. health, renewable energy, financial inclusion etc.). Investments will mainly target SMEs in their expansion stage, and, to a lesser extent, in start-ups.
Commentaires
The operation is proposed for the sub-window "Social Impact Funds" under the Impact Financing Envelope (IFE).
Secteur(s)
- Services - Activités financières et d'assurance
Montant BEI envisagé (montant approximatif)
EUR 10 million
Coût total (montant approximatif)
EUR 80 million
Aspects environnementaux
The fund's operational guidelines provide for environmental and social due diligence of investee companies according to guidelines acceptable to the Bank.
Passation des marchés
Not applicable.
Statut
Signé - 12/12/2017