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British International Investment (BII) Africa Debt

Key Information
Organisation
British International Investment (BII)
Status
Open
Type
Debt Financing
Amount
USD 10,000,000 – 100,000,000
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Description

The UK development finance institution provides direct corporate debt and intermediated lending to scale African businesses.

Eligibility Criteria

Mid-to-large cap African companies and financial institutions. Projects must align with BII impact frameworks (productive, sustainable, and inclusive).

Focus Sectors

Infrastructure, Financial Services, ClimateTech, Manufacturing

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