Public & institutional investors

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

Equity Bank South Sudan Ltd.

BankJuba

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

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

Ivory Bank

BankJuba

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

National Development Bank (NDB)

GovernmentGaborone

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

Norfund

GovernmentOslo / Antananarivo, Norway

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

Pro-Garante

GovernmentPraia

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

Razvojna banka Federacije BiH (Development Bank FBiH)

BankSarajevo

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

Commercial Bank Tchad (CBT)

BankN’Djamena

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

East African Development Bank (EADB)

GovernmentNairobi

Regional development bank supporting SMEs through financing and developmental initiatives

First Capital Bank (FMBCapital Holdings)

BankGaborone

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 Investment Fund (OIA/OIF)

GovernmentMuscat, Oman

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

WE Venture

Government

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ArmSwissBank

BankYerevan

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

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

Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council(BIRAC)

GovernmentUnited States

We are a not-for-profit organization providing assistance to the biotechnology industry.

Botswana Development Corporation (BDC)

GovernmentGaborone

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

Cradle Fund

GovernmentKuala Lumpur

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

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

EU4Business (EU support)

Government

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

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

National Pension Service of Korea (NPS)

GovernmentJeonju, South Korea

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FIH Erhvervsbank

BankCopenhagen, Denmark

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

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

Advans Banque Congo

BankKinshasa

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

Antigua & Barbuda Investment Authority (ABIA)

GovernmentSt. John’s

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

Banca del Mezzogiorno - MedioCredito Centrale (MCC)

BankRome, Italy

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

Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) (Program partner)

BankSt. George's

Regional development bank supporting MSME entrepreneurial training programs in Belize.

Citizen Entrepreneurial Development Agency (CEDA)

GovernmentGaborone

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

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

Irish Strategic Investment Fund (ISIF)

GovernmentDublin, Ireland

Investing on a commercial basis to support economic activity and employment in Ireland

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

Kuwait Direct Investment Promotion Authority (KDIPA)

GovernmentKuwait City

Streamlines foreign investment, easing regulations and facilitating investor services.

Bahrain Development Bank (BDB)

GovernmentManama

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

Government-owned bank providing long-term development financing to strategic sectors.

State-controlled entity managing pension reserves and strategic national investments.

Development Finance Corporation (DFC)

BankBelmopan

State-owned development bank offering commercial, tourism, agriculture, energy loans.

EIB Venture Debt for Sidekick Health

GovernmentReykjavík

First Icelandic venture debt via EIB’s InvestEU program to scale R&D and global reach

Partnership with CAF to boost SME competitiveness, tech adoption, and export capacity

Transformed from government entrepreneurship fund to state-owned bank supporting SMEs

Finnvera

GovernmentKuopio, Finland

State-owned export credit agency providing loans and guarantees to SMEs and startups.

IBS Bank (International Bank of Somalia)

BankMogadishu

Offers SME, retail, investment services; introduced digital banking and microfinance.

Government initiative offering fast, accessible credit for MSMEs via mobile platforms

LSGPA: The Life Sciences Greenhouse of Central PA

GovernmentHarrisburg, United States

LSG Investments is making the future of patient care and the economy of Pennsylvania.

National tech agency driving commercialization of research into market-ready ventures