FSD Africa Investments (FSDAI)

UK-backed catalytic investment arm allocating capital to financial market innovation, climate adaptation,…

African HQ: Kenya

Ethiopia,Ghana,Kenya,Mozambique,Nigeria,Rwanda,South Africa,Tanzania,Uganda,Zambia

1 Portfolio Company

Investment Range

$500k - $19.5M

Typical check size per portfolio investment

Instruments

Debt

Equity

Structure of deployed capital

Technical Assistance

Yes — Provided & Supported

Offers advisory, capacity building, or strategic post-investment support

Target Stages

Seed

Series A

Series B

Growth

Company maturity & growth phase

About the Funder

UK-backed catalytic investment arm allocating capital to financial market innovation, climate adaptation, green finance, and local financial intermediaries.

Investment Thesis & Eligibility

Target Entities

Funds, Lenders and MFIs (intermediary finance)

Mandate & Scope

Combines direct financial capital with technical assistance and governance support.

Regional & Geographic Scope

Active mandate covering Ethiopia, Ghana, Kenya, Mozambique, Nigeria, Rwanda, South Africa, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia. Operates across 10 African countries including Ethiopia, Ghana, Kenya, Mozambique, Nigeria, and 5 more. African headquarters in Kenya.