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The Global Impact Investing Network (GIIN) joins the Finance in Common Initiative
The Global Impact Investing Network (GIIN) enters the Finance in Common System (FiCS) by signing the Joint Declaration of all Public Development Banks in the World. This new endorsement of the global...
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Proparco supports the modernization of Umm Qasr port infrastructure in Iraq
Proparco grants a $33 million loan to Terminal Link for the renovation of a port infrastructure in Iraq. The project involves the rehabilitation and extension of a container terminal at the port of Um...
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Sabesp, IDB Invest and Proparco support access of 400,000 households to sanitation and depollution of the Rio ...
IDB Invest closed a fully underwritten long-term local currency loan for up to 940 million BRL (approximately USD 200 million) mobilizing half of the facility with the support of PROPARCO, who provide...
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European Union, Proparco and Tamweelcom join efforts to support small businesses in Jordan
While Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) represent 80% of Jordanian businesses, they are still struggling with access to credit. With a JOD 3.64 million senior loan, the European Union (EU) a...
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Joliba Capital and LBO France announce the first close of Joliba Capital Fund I
The fund will target investment opportunities across Francophone countries in Western and Central Africa to develop small and mid-cap regional champions seeking growth capital and operating expertise.
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ANKA Secures US$5M Funding in pre-Series A Extension to Export Africa
International Finance Corporation (IFC) along with Proparco and French Public Investment Bank to advocate the promotion of Africa’s creative economy to the world
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Mediterrania Capital Partners, DEG, Proparco and FMO invest €75 million in Laprophan, one of the leading pharm...
Casablanca. Mediterrania Capital Partners, a Private Equity firm focused on growth investments for SMEs and mid-cap companies in North Africa and Sub-Saharan countries, is pleased to announce its acqu...
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Ghanaian Agritech Startup, Complete Farmer Raises $10 million Pre-Series A to Drive Expansion Plans
Complete Farmer, an end-to-end digital, agricultural marketplace that connects African farmers and global industries to competitive markets, resources, data, and each other on a single platform, raise...
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Proparco signs agreement to provide $20-million financing to Satya MicroCapital in boost to women entrepreneur...
The French Development Agency’s private sector financing arm, Proparco, today signed an agreement of 20 million USD to support Satya MicroCapital’s commitment to empowering women entrepreneurs in rura...
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In Senegal, the Facility for Energy Inclusion, managed by Cygnum Capital arranged additional debt for AktivCo
The Facility for Energy Inclusion (“FEI”), managed by Cygnum Capital (formerly Lion’s Head Group), arranged EUR 49.9 million of additional debt from the existing lender group for Camusat’s energy serv...
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IDB Invest and Proparco partner with Águas do Rio to provide clean water and sanitation to 10 Million Brazilia...
The project will benefit from expanded drinking water supply, reduced water losses, and sewage collection and treatment services.
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IFC and Proparco Partner to Support the Growth of Sustainable Urban Infrastructure in Rwanda
International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, and Proparco today announced a financing agreement with Groupe Duval to develop a climate-smart, mixed-use property project...
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CFE Tunisie
CFE is a microfinance institution based in Tunisia which focuses on women and young entrepreneurs. It specifically helps SMEs and microenterprises move from the informal sector to the formal sector.
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With USD 1B worth of investments, Proparco marks 15 years in Nigeria
Lagos, 28 September 2023 - Proparco, a French development finance institution, is proud to mark 15 years of operations in Nigeria with a total of USD 1B invested over the period. Since its inception i...
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In Chad, Proparco supports ZIZ Energie to develop the construction of micro-grids
Proparco has granted a €1.5 million loan to ZIZ Energie, a construction company specialising in rural and urban electrification. The funding will enable ZIZ Energie to launch a decentralised energy in...
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Latest issue of Private Sector & Development #39: “Food security: the contribution of the private sector"
To mark World Food Day on October 16, the 39th issue of Proparco’s Private Sector & Development magazine is devoted to food security.
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Armenia: generating efficient agriculture and clean energy
Initiatives by farmers, local people and businesses in Armenia to maintain and develop rural areas are growing, with the support of AFD Group. We report on two projects supported by Proparco, the Grou...
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STOA, DFC, Proparco join FMO in a $43 million equity investment in Husk, a minigrid leader in Sub-Saharan Afri...
Husk Power Systems (Husk), the leading minigrid company serving rural communities in Sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia, has secured a new round of equity investment totalling $43 million. New investor...
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Almouneer - the digital transformation platform revolutionising Middle East and Africa Healthcare - raises $3....
Seed round led by Global Ventures, plus leading international investors - Proparco and Digital Africa through the Bridge Fund (FRA) and Wrightwood Investments (UK) - and other international funds. Pr...
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In the Dominican Republic, Proparco and Banco Ademi support the financial inclusion of micro-entrepreneurs
Proparco has just granted a senior loan equivalent in Dominican Pesos (DOP) of $15 million dollars to Banco Multiple Ademi, S.A. (Banco Ademi), the leading Dominican microfinance institution. This ne...
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