Public & institutional investors

Republic Bank (Guyana) Limited

Bank

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

Trade Bank of Iraq (TBI)

BankBaghdad

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

ABN AMRO Fund

Bank, Corporate VCAmsterdam, Netherlands

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

Ecobank Guinée-Bissau

BankBissau

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

Ministry for Enterprises & Made in Italy (MiSE)

GovernmentRome, Italy

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

San Marino Capital Advisors, LLC (SMCA)

BankSan Marino

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

UNCDF / Inclusion Strategy

Government

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

Banrural (Banco de Desarrollo Rural)

Bank

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

Bulgarian Development Bank (BDB)

BankSofia, Bulgaria

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

Ghana Heritage Fund

GovernmentAccra, Ghana

Ghana and UK Sign Landmark Debt Restructuring Agreement, Paving Way for Major Infrastructure Projects

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

Technology Innovation Agency

GovernmentSouth Africa

We are an initiative of the Department of Science & Technology in South Africa, fostering innovation.

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

Central Bank of Seychelles - Blue Finance Initiatives

BankVictoria

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

Commercial Bank Centrafrique (CBCA)

BankBangui

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

Development Bank of the Central African States (BDEAC)

BankBrazzaville

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

Ecobank Gambia (part of Ecobank Group)

BankBanjul

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

Grupo Financiero Galicia

BankBuenos Aires

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

IFC → BAC El Salvador

GovernmentSan Salvador

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

Kuwait Investment Authority (KIA)

GovernmentKuwait City, Kuwait

The world's oldest sovereign wealth fund, manages reserves and Ajyal Fund under Ministry of Finance.

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).

Vista Bank / Vista Group Holding

BankBanjul

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

Íslandsbanki HF (via NIB)

BankReykjavík, Iceland

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

Banco Agromercantil (BAM)

BankGuatemala City

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

Corporación Financiera Nacional (CFN)

BankQuito / Guayaquil

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

Strategic Banking Corporation of Ireland (SBCI)

BankDublin, Ireland

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

Agency for Small and Medium Businesses (Ministry unit)

GovernmentIsrael

A dedicated government entity delivering SME assistance programs and business development services

BAC (Banco de América Central) (with IFC)

BankSan Salvador

IFC support to expand MSME banking capacity, particularly for green and gender-inclusive projects.

Major commercial bank expanding SME finance via IFC-backed loans; includes microfinance subsidiary

Mandate to boost MSME financing, but uptake has stalled due to lack of product model and expertise

IFC works with Coris Bank to facilitate trade and MSME financing as part of regional risk sharing.

Export Credit & SME Credit Guarantee Scheme

GovernmentSuva

Government-backed guarantee scheme administered by the Reserve Bank to boost bank lending to SMEs.

InvesTT (Investment Promotion Agency)

GovernmentPort of Spain

Government agency attracting foreign investment in sectors such as tech, logistics, manufacturing.

NASA

GovernmentUnited States

NASA is responsible for the civilian space program, as well as aeronautics and aerospace research.

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)

BankBasseterre

Commercial bank offering tailored loans, overdrafts, and e-commerce solutions for small businesses

Vinnova

GovernmentStockholm, Sweden

Vi öppnar upp för innovation som gör skillnad. Vårt uppdrag är att stärka svensk innovationskraft.

Government-backed initiative mobilizing secured credit across ~20 local banks to expand SME loans

Provides equity financing to small businesses in key economic sectors; co-funded by Central Bank.

Enterprise Ireland

GovernmentDublin, Ireland

State agency offering funding, grants, and internationalization support for Irish-owned companies