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Ellevate by Ecobank Women-Focused SME Loans

Key Information
Organisation
Ecobank
Status
Open
Type
Credit Facility
Amount
USD 5,000 – 500,000
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Description

A Pan-African credit facility designed specifically to empower women-led and women-focused businesses with smarter financing solutions.

Eligibility Criteria

Businesses owned by women, managed by women, or manufacturing products focused on women. Must be registered and operate in one of Ecobank’s 33 African markets.

Focus Sectors

Retail, Manufacturing, Services, Agribusiness

Startups That Could Apply

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Farmerline Ghana Digital tools for Africa's farmers
Ghana
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Ampersand Rwanda African electric moto pioneer
Rwanda
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Stitch South Africa Payment infrastructure for Africa
South Africa
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Trella Uber for trucks in MENA
Egypt
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SafeBoda Safer bodas for Kampala
Uganda
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Khazna Financial inclusion for Egypt
Egypt

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