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    DealFindrInvestorsMalawi Innovation Challenge Fund (MICF)
    DATABASE 02 • INVESTOR PROFILE
    Grant Provider

    Malawi Innovation Challenge Fund (MICF)

    UNDP/UK Aid/IFAD/KfW-backed matching-grant facility (c.

    African HQ: Malawi
    Malawi
    3 Portfolio Companies
    Investment Range
    $200k - $750k

    Typical check size per portfolio investment

    Instruments
    Grants

    Structure of deployed capital

    Technical Assistance
    Yes — Provided & Supported

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

    Target Stages
    Growth

    Company maturity & growth phase

    About the Funder

    UNDP/UK Aid/IFAD/KfW-backed matching-grant facility (c.US$22–24M) co-financing innovative, inclusive projects by private firms in Malawi's agriculture, manufacturing and logistics sectors, plus an innovative-finance window for SME lenders.

    Investment Thesis & Eligibility

    Target Entities

    Companies, Lenders and MFIs (intermediary finance)

    Mandate & Scope

    Combines direct financial capital with technical assistance and governance support.

    Regional & Geographic Scope

    Active mandate covering Malawi. African headquarters in Malawi.

    Portfolio & Backed Ventures (3)

    Verified Backed

    Exagris Africa

    Malawian agribusiness running estates, certified groundnut seed production and an outgrower programme for groundnuts, paprika and chillies with aflatoxin control.

    MalawiProfile

    Satemwa Tea Estates

    Family-owned Thyolo tea and coffee estate producing specialty, Fairtrade and value-added flavoured teas for export.

    MalawiProfile

    Universal Industries

    Malawian food and beverage manufacturer of biscuits, snacks, beverages, dairy blends and cassava starch/liquid glucose.

    MalawiProfile
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    At-a-Glance DetailsGrant Provider
    Ticket Size$200k - $750k
    InstrumentsGrants
    Tech AssistanceYes
    StagesGrowth
    Invests InCompanies, Lenders and MFIs (intermediary finance)
    African HQMalawi
    Focus Sectors
    Agriculture
    Manufacturing
    Logistics
    Processing
    Geographies
    Malawi
    Malawi