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BIO SME Debt (Belgian Investment Company)

Key Information
Organisation
BIO (Belgian Investment Company for Developing Countries)
Status
Open
Type
Debt Financing
Amount
EUR 1,000,000 – 10,000,000
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Description

BIO provides direct and indirect debt financing to SMEs and infrastructure projects to foster strong private sectors in developing African nations.

Eligibility Criteria

African enterprises and financial institutions promoting sustainable development. Must comply with high international environmental and social standards.

Focus Sectors

Infrastructure, Agribusiness, Financial Sector

Startups That Could Apply

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Hubtel Ghana Ghana's digital commerce pioneer
Ghana
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Kasha Rwanda Women's health e-commerce
Rwanda
Startup
Zeepay Ghana Mobile money remittances for Africa
Ghana
Startup
Yoco South Africa Payments for SA small business
South Africa
Startup
Botlhale AI Voice AI for African languages
South Africa
Startup
Kiira Motors Corporation East Africa's first solar bus
Uganda

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