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Energy Entrepreneurs Growth Fund (EEGF)

Key Information

Organisation

EEGF

Status

Open

Type

Debt Financing

Amount

USD 500,000 – 5,000,000

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Description

Mezzanine and equity fund for energy entrepreneurs in Sub-Saharan Africa.

Eligibility Criteria

Enterprises providing access to clean energy (Solar, Mini-grids).

Focus Sectors

Renewable Energy, Solar, Energy Access

Equity Terms

Mezzanine debt or Equity; focuses on closing the energy access gap.

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mPharma Ghana Reimagining African pharmacy

Kiira Motors Corporation East Africa's first solar bus

Zeepay Ghana Mobile money remittances for Africa

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