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DEG SME Finance (African Facility)

Key Information
Organisation
DEG (KfW Group)
Status
Open
Type
Debt Financing
Amount
EUR 10,000,000 – 50,000,000
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Description

The German Development Finance Institution providing long term debt to profitable, growing African companies looking to scale operations.

Eligibility Criteria

Established companies in Africa with a solid business model, positive track record, and a clear commitment to environmental and social standards.

Focus Sectors

Manufacturing, Tech Infrastructure, Agribusiness, Financial Inclusion

Startups That Could Apply

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Startup
Stitch South Africa Payment infrastructure for Africa
South Africa
Startup
Kasha Rwanda Women's health e-commerce
Rwanda
Startup
Vezeeta MENA's healthcare platform
Egypt
Startup
mPharma Ghana Reimagining African pharmacy
Ghana
Startup
Hubtel Ghana Ghana's digital commerce pioneer
Ghana
Startup
Trella Uber for trucks in MENA
Egypt

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