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ETHOS MEZZANINE PARTNERS III: An equity investment to support SMEs in East and Southern Africa

Project

projet
I. Ezzerelli / Proparco
Signature date
Location
South Africa, Botswana, Burundi, Ethiopia, Kenya, Lesotho, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, Uganda, Rwanda, Tanzania, Zambia, Multi-country Africa
Financing tool
Financing details
USD 10,000,000 equity investment (+ USD 5,000000 subject to conditions at the final closing)
Customer
ETHOS MEZZANINE PARTNERS 3
Type of customer
Investment fund
Country of headquarters
South Africa
Project number
PZZ1341
Environmental and social ranking
IF-B

This information is given at the time of signature, without prejudice to any developments in the operation/project.

Ethos Mezzanine Partners 3 is one of the very first mezzanine funds in Sub-Saharan Africa. It provides SMEs and midcaps in East and Southern Africa with access to long-term financing and helps them improve their environmental, social and governance practices. Through this equity investment, PROPARCO is supporting the development of sustainable companies and the diversification of capital markets on the continent.