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EDFI ElectriFI Africa Window

Key Information

Organisation

EDFI ElectriFI

Status

Open

Type

Debt Financing

Amount

EUR 500,000 – 10,000,000

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Description

EU-funded impact investment facility providing early-stage capital for electricity access.

Eligibility Criteria

Renewable energy projects and companies in Sub-Saharan Africa (Pre-Series A).

Focus Sectors

Renewable Energy, Rural Electrification

Equity Terms

Equity or Mezzanine Debt; requires measurable CO2 reduction and jobs.

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Farmerline Ghana Digital tools for Africa's farmers

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Trella Uber for trucks in MENA

Botlhale AI Voice AI for African languages

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