Public & institutional investors

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

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

State-owned tech and digital transformation agency, involved in funding innovation and start-ups.

State-owned guarantee company issuing credit guarantees for micro, small, and medium enterprises.

State-owned bank providing last-resort SME finance and credit guarantees supported by EU programs

Local branch of Société Générale offering an integrated “entrepreneurs” service dedicated to SMEs

State-owned development bank supporting SMEs with tailored finance and promoting VC/PE industry.

Government roadmap enhancing startup ecosystem, improving visibility, scaling, and talent access

Government program providing structured grant funding across technology commercialization phases

Baillie Gifford is an independently owned firm that focuses on investment and asset management.

IDB Invest advisory plus funding to strengthen SME banking strategy and digital transformation.

Government agency offering support programs, incubation, and mentorship for start-ups and SMEs.

Bank providing SME loans and small business solutions; partnered with CARICOM Development Fund.

Government-backed mechanisms improving SMEs' access to credit via guarantees and dedicated fund

La Société Fédérale de Participations et d’Investissement (SFPIM) est le fonds souverain belge.

Primary national SME support agency, offering consulting, subsidies, and programs from Tokyo HQ

EBRD, under SRSP, supports SMEs with grants to cover pre-listing costs to reach equity markets.

National sovereign fund channeling oil wealth into long-term investment and economic stability.

USAID enterprise support program enhancing SME competitiveness, finance access, and tech uptake

Provides grants to strengthen firm capabilities for international trade and quality compliance.

Sovereign investment holding company, channeling institutional capital into industrial growth.

Government support for SMEs adopting artificial intelligence solutions to modernize operations

Major Cameroonian bank with corporate finance, project funding, and SME investment activities.

Development bank and SME commission offering training, finance access, and inclusion policies.

Offers SME training, advisory support, and administers loan guarantee scheme via partner banks

Government agency providing capital financing to citizen-owned enterprises and joint ventures.

EU Cohesion funds deployed via financial instruments and grants to support SMEs across regions

Expanded financial product access to rural SMEs via credit unions, MFIs, mobile payments, etc.

Government agency offering incubation, training, industrial zones, support along value chains.

Supports private sector in energy access, capacity building, and sustainable energy SME models

Major commercial bank offering SME, corporate, and investment banking via multiple divisions.

Senior loan from IDB Invest supporting supply-chain investors and SMEs with advisory services

State agency promoting growth via programs like Startup Catalyst Fund and ecosystem building.

Government-run program offering grants to SMEs with mission-driven, green technology projects

First microfinance bank listed on Dar es Salaam Stock Exchange; solid SME and rural footprint

Regulator and policymaker; promoting digital financial inclusion and fintech growth for SMEs

State pension fund managing contributions and investing in local and regional opportunities.