Public & institutional investors
Every public or institutional investor in the register, with stage focus, sector focus, cheque range and headquarters.
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Kiribati Provident Fund (KPF)
Provides member-based loans for business start-ups, personal development, equipment, and household needs
Rawbank
DRC’s largest universal bank offering tailored programs like Lady’s First to support women entrepreneurs
BCI Guinée (formerly Société Générale Guinée)
Supporting SME/SMI development, expanding electronic payments and leveraging international credit lines
Cazenovecapital
We are a high-net-worth wealth management division of Schroders, the global investment firm, in the UK.
FGIS - Fonds Gabonais d’Investissements Stratégiques (SWF)
Gabon’s sovereign wealth/strategic investment manager; oversees SME financing pillars and state assets.
National Entrepreneurship Development Company (NEDCO)
State enterprise offering loans to MSEs, business training (SIYB), mentorship, and accelerator programs
Republic Bank (Guyana) Limited
Largest private bank, offering working capital and asset financing to SMEs, with tools like SME Toolkit
SME SUPPORT JAPAN - Kansai Head Office
National SME agency’s regional hub providing incubation and comprehensive SME policy support for Kansai
Trade Bank of Iraq (TBI)
State-backed bank specialized in trade, import/export, guarantees, remittances, and SME trade products.
ABN AMRO Fund
ABN AMRO's investment arm makes investments in early-, mid-, and late-stage companies around the world
Banque El Amana (BEA) & EIB Global (2025)
Financing value chains in seafood, with gender and youth equity targets; includes technical assistance
Ecobank Guinée-Bissau
Part of Ecobank network providing basic banking including to businesses but limited formal SME credit.
Ministry for Enterprises & Made in Italy (MiSE)
Central ministry headquartered in Rome providing grants, loans, and incentives for SMEs and innovation
San Marino Capital Advisors, LLC (SMCA)
Investment bank founded in 2023 helping growing companies with financing solutions and capital raising
UNCDF / Inclusion Strategy
Part of national financial inclusion, emphasizing mobile money, access for rural and MSME populations.
Banrural (Banco de Desarrollo Rural)
Mixed-cap bank focused on rural development; backed by cooperatives, NGOs, and multilateral partners.
Bulgarian Development Bank (BDB)
State-owned development bank financing SMEs, export, and infrastructure; manages investment programs.
Ghana Heritage Fund
Ghana and UK Sign Landmark Debt Restructuring Agreement, Paving Way for Major Infrastructure Projects
Plural fund & Defence fund
Major private and public investments in defence startups via Plural platform and new government fund.
Technology Innovation Agency
We are an initiative of the Department of Science & Technology in South Africa, fostering innovation.
AccessBank Tajikistan (merger with Arvand MDO)
Result of merging leading microfinance and MSME commercial bank to streamline SME lending strategies
Capital Market Development Authority (CMDA)
Regulates MSE, investment funds, brokers, and leads fintech sandbox efforts including digital assets
Central Bank of Seychelles - Blue Finance Initiatives
Regulatory support for climate-resilient finance, including blue bonds targeting marine conservation
Commercial Bank Centrafrique (CBCA)
One of CAR’s largest banks, part of the regional Commercial Bank Group serving individuals and SMEs.
Coris Bank Guinée-Bissau
Coris Bank operates a Bissau branch; IFC supports regional trade finance programs that benefit MSMEs
Development Bank of the Central African States (BDEAC)
Regional development bank of CEMAC, financing projects and boosting SME access across member states.
Ecobank Gambia (part of Ecobank Group)
Pan-African bank supported by African Guarantee Fund for 50% coverage in SME, gender & green lending
Grupo Financiero Galicia
One of Argentina’s largest private banks, offering SME loans, fintech partnerships, and investments.
IFC → BAC El Salvador
Strengthening SME portfolio with focus on women-led and green projects; includes technical advisory.
Kuwait Investment Authority (KIA)
The world's oldest sovereign wealth fund, manages reserves and Ajyal Fund under Ministry of Finance.
Libyan Investment Authority (LIA)
Manages Libya’s sovereign funds; has potential for broader economic development but lacks SME focus.
Scientific Research Organisation of Samoa (SROS)
Government agency promoting science-based product development (e.g., coconut biodiesel, taro flour).
Vista Bank / Vista Group Holding
AGF is guaranteeing Vista Bank's SME lending in Gambia as part of a regional SME support partnership
Íslandsbanki HF (via NIB)
Íslandbanki, with ~37% SME market share, will on-lend NIB funds 70% dedicated to sustainable finance
Banco Agromercantil (BAM)
IFC-backed financing helping micro, small, and medium enterprises maintain operations during COVID.
Corporación Financiera Nacional (CFN)
Public development bank funding productive sectors with credit, training, and technical assistance.
EBRD via MAIB
The EBRD has backed MAIB with a total commitment of ECU 149 million for SME and micro-lending lines
Strategic Banking Corporation of Ireland (SBCI)
Public bank providing low-cost funding to banks for SME lending, including green and energy finance
Agency for Small and Medium Businesses (Ministry unit)
A dedicated government entity delivering SME assistance programs and business development services
BAC (Banco de América Central) (with IFC)
IFC support to expand MSME banking capacity, particularly for green and gender-inclusive projects.
CRDB Bank Plc
Major commercial bank expanding SME finance via IFC-backed loans; includes microfinance subsidiary
Central Bank of Libya - MSME Support Unit
Mandate to boost MSME financing, but uptake has stalled due to lack of product model and expertise
Coris Bank Guinée (with IFC)
IFC works with Coris Bank to facilitate trade and MSME financing as part of regional risk sharing.
Export Credit & SME Credit Guarantee Scheme
Government-backed guarantee scheme administered by the Reserve Bank to boost bank lending to SMEs.
InvesTT (Investment Promotion Agency)
Government agency attracting foreign investment in sectors such as tech, logistics, manufacturing.
NASA
NASA is responsible for the civilian space program, as well as aeronautics and aerospace research.
Société Générale Chad (with EIB guarantee)
Partnered with EIB to set up a CFAF 6.5 billion credit line for SME working capital and investment
St. Kitts-Nevis Anguilla National Bank (SME Hub)
Commercial bank offering tailored loans, overdrafts, and e-commerce solutions for small businesses