Public & institutional investors

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.

Decree enabling subsidized loans (≤7 yrs) for SMEs to invest in tech, IP, supply integration

AFD-backed guarantee to SIPEM Banque enhances microenterprise liquidity and growth capacity

State-owned bank; the only indigenous commercial bank offering development and SME support.

Investment arm of King Saud University, focused on productive industrial and tech projects.

Issued first Thai green and SME bonds with IFC to support SME and climate-smart investments

Hands-on Tokyo municipal support offering subsidies, training, and global business matching

State-owned development bank offering lending to agricultural entrepreneurs and rural SMEs

Government-established venture fund offering loans or equity to small & medium businesses.

Major Islamic financial institution with Khartoum HQ; supports commercial and SME banking.

Government-owned development bank offering MSME financing with favorable terms and support

Commercial bank offering loans, savings, checking, and investments to individuals and SMEs

Proposed AfDB-Gambia government risk-sharing mechanism to support agricultural SME finance

The Grantham Foundation seeks to protect and improve the health of the global environment.

Early-established South Sudanese commercial bank offering loans, savings, and investments.

State-owned development bank, focused on financing agriculture and food security projects.

Norwegian state investment fund active in least-developed countries, including Madagascar.

Public institution providing guarantees and financing to SMEs to improve access to credit.

Entity-level development bank providing favorable financing and business support for SMEs.

Member of the Commercial Bank Group, supports SME financing and corporate clients in Chad

Regional development bank supporting SMEs through financing and developmental initiatives

Regional banking group offering SME loans in Botswana under the First Capital Bank brand.

Benefited from EBRD credit lines to bolster SME lending capacity and commercial practices

Oman’s sovereign wealth fund (OIA), investing globally across multiple strategic sectors.

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Private/investment bank offering SME finance, PE participation, and investment advisory.

Focuses on inclusive finance and rural entrepreneurship; expanded via IDB Invest credit.

Government-owned investment arm, offering equity and debt financing for viable projects.

Government-owned early-stage fund supporting Malaysian startups through grants & equity.

Public pension fund-backed initiative investing in digital and inclusion-driven startups

EU financed concessionary loans, microfinance, and business services across 39,000+ SMEs

State development fund supporting vocational training, entrepreneurship, and SME growth.

Sixth-largest bank in Denmark; offers medium- and long-term capital to Danish industry.

Agency promoting digital transformation, tech skills, and attracting digital investment

Microfinance bank backed by development partners, serving SMEs across several branches

Government agency facilitating FDI and supporting local SMEs with investment services.

Rome-headquartered bank, managing Italy’s SME Guarantee Fund with Invitalia oversight.

Regional development bank supporting MSME entrepreneurial training programs in Belize.

Government agency providing equity financing to citizen entrepreneurs and JV entities.

Regional DFI based in Kampala, offering diverse instruments including equity for SMEs.

Government-established fund stimulating entrepreneurship and academia-business collab.

Streamlines foreign investment, easing regulations and facilitating investor services.

Government-backed development bank offering loans, Islamic financing and SME support.