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Africa Finance Corporation (Equity Arm)

Key Information

Organisation

AFC

Status

Open

Type

Private Equity

Amount

USD 20,000,000 – 100,000,000

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Description

Providing direct equity capital for large scale infrastructure platforms.

Eligibility Criteria

Massive infrastructure projects in Africa requiring patient capital.

Focus Sectors

Power, Transport, Logistics

Equity Terms

Strategic equity stakes; focus on national-impact infrastructure.

Startups That Could Apply

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Stitch South Africa Payment infrastructure for Africa

Ampersand Rwanda African electric moto pioneer

Paymob MENA's payment infrastructure

Farmerline Ghana Digital tools for Africa's farmers

Kasha Rwanda Women's health e-commerce

Kiira Motors Corporation East Africa's first solar bus

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