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British International Investment (BII)

BII (UK DFI) recent African deals: USD 50M Access Bank Nigeria, USD 25M Ecobank Sierra Leone risk-sharing, BII-FMO joint facilities. 30% climate finance commitment 2022-2026. 1,470+ businesses in 65 countries.

Key Information
Organisation
British International Investment (BII)
Status
Open
Type
Line of Credit
Amount
USD 5,000,000 – 100,000,000
Size
Mega
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Description

British International Investment (BII), formerly CDC Group, is the UK government development finance institution. BII has supported 1,470+ businesses across 65 countries with a 30% climate finance commitment for 2022-2026. Recent African deals include USD 50 million for Access Bank Nigeria, USD 25 million risk-sharing facility for Ecobank Sierra Leone, and several joint facilities with FMO across Ethiopian and Nigerian banks. BII is a major investor in African fintechs, renewable energy IPPs, and SME-focused financial institutions.

Focus Sectors

SME, Climate, Renewable Energy, Financial Institutions

Source: British International Investment