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British International Investment (BII) Africa

Key Information
Organisation
British International Investment
Status
Open
Type
Private Equity
Amount
USD 10,000,000 – 100,000,000
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Description

The UK development finance institution provides direct equity to scale African businesses.

Eligibility Criteria

Large businesses and financial institutions driving productive growth in Africa.

Focus Sectors

Infrastructure, Financial Services, ClimateTech

Equity Terms

Significant minority equity; focuses on high-impact sustainable development.

Startups That Could Apply

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Paymob MENA's payment infrastructure
Egypt
Startup
Kasha Rwanda Women's health e-commerce
Rwanda
Startup
Kiira Motors Corporation East Africa's first solar bus
Uganda
Startup
Hubtel Ghana Ghana's digital commerce pioneer
Ghana
Startup
Union54 Zambia's fintech unicorn story
Zambia
Startup
Trella Uber for trucks in MENA
Egypt

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