Public & institutional investors

International finance institution headquartered in Helsinki, funding climate, waste, water, urban projects.

National sovereign wealth fund investing surplus revenue from diamond exports; managed by Bank of Botswana.

Project that introduced improved cash-flow lending, credit rating, and environmental due diligence for SMEs

Participating Financial Institution in IDB's Trade Finance Facility supporting agriculture and mining SMEs

Package includes $40M IDB, $10M Canadian climate fund, $100M private funds to boost sustainable SME loans.

Multi-country securitization program supporting MSME lending including women-led SMEs and climate finance.

Government-supported institution offering loans to small entrepreneurs for trade and business development

Ministry overseeing SME and entrepreneurship development, with key roles in policy and program oversight.

Dominica’s largest financial institution, offering SME loans through the National Investment Corporation.

Bank of America is a financial institution that offers credit cards, home loans, and auto loan services.

Municipal support center offering subsidies, innovation programs, and international business development

Provides member-based loans for business start-ups, personal development, equipment, and household needs

DRC’s largest universal bank offering tailored programs like Lady’s First to support women entrepreneurs

Supporting SME/SMI development, expanding electronic payments and leveraging international credit lines

Gabon’s sovereign wealth/strategic investment manager; oversees SME financing pillars and state assets.

State enterprise offering loans to MSEs, business training (SIYB), mentorship, and accelerator programs

Largest private bank, offering working capital and asset financing to SMEs, with tools like SME Toolkit

National SME agency’s regional hub providing incubation and comprehensive SME policy support for Kansai

State-backed bank specialized in trade, import/export, guarantees, remittances, and SME trade products.

ABN AMRO's investment arm makes investments in early-, mid-, and late-stage companies around the world

Financing value chains in seafood, with gender and youth equity targets; includes technical assistance

Part of Ecobank network providing basic banking including to businesses but limited formal SME credit.

Central ministry headquartered in Rome providing grants, loans, and incentives for SMEs and innovation

Investment bank founded in 2023 helping growing companies with financing solutions and capital raising

Part of national financial inclusion, emphasizing mobile money, access for rural and MSME populations.

Mixed-cap bank focused on rural development; backed by cooperatives, NGOs, and multilateral partners.

State-owned development bank financing SMEs, export, and infrastructure; manages investment programs.

Major private and public investments in defence startups via Plural platform and new government fund.

Result of merging leading microfinance and MSME commercial bank to streamline SME lending strategies

Regulates MSE, investment funds, brokers, and leads fintech sandbox efforts including digital assets

Regulatory support for climate-resilient finance, including blue bonds targeting marine conservation

One of CAR’s largest banks, part of the regional Commercial Bank Group serving individuals and SMEs.

Coris Bank operates a Bissau branch; IFC supports regional trade finance programs that benefit MSMEs

Regional development bank of CEMAC, financing projects and boosting SME access across member states.

Pan-African bank supported by African Guarantee Fund for 50% coverage in SME, gender & green lending

One of Argentina’s largest private banks, offering SME loans, fintech partnerships, and investments.

Strengthening SME portfolio with focus on women-led and green projects; includes technical advisory.

Manages Libya’s sovereign funds; has potential for broader economic development but lacks SME focus.

Government agency promoting science-based product development (e.g., coconut biodiesel, taro flour).

AGF is guaranteeing Vista Bank's SME lending in Gambia as part of a regional SME support partnership

Íslandbanki, with ~37% SME market share, will on-lend NIB funds 70% dedicated to sustainable finance

IFC-backed financing helping micro, small, and medium enterprises maintain operations during COVID.

Public development bank funding productive sectors with credit, training, and technical assistance.

The EBRD has backed MAIB with a total commitment of ECU 149 million for SME and micro-lending lines

Public bank providing low-cost funding to banks for SME lending, including green and energy finance