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    Development Finance Institution

    Norfund

    Norway's state-owned development finance institution investing in profitable, sustainable enterprises to…

    Main Office: Kenya
    Burundi,Cameroon,Cote d'Ivoire,Congo, Democratic Republic of the,Egypt,Ethiopia,Ghana,Kenya,Malawi,Mozambique,Namibia,Nigeria,Rwanda,Senegal,Somalia,South Africa,South Sudan,Tanzania,Uganda,Zambia
    10 Portfolio Companies
    Investment Range
    $5M - $50M

    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
    Growth

    Company maturity & growth phase

    About the Funder

    Norway's state-owned development finance institution investing in profitable, sustainable enterprises to create jobs and reduce poverty in developing countries.

    Investment Thesis & Eligibility

    Target Entities

    Companies, Funds, Lenders and MFIs (intermediary finance)

    Mandate & Scope

    Combines direct financial capital with technical assistance and governance support.

    Regional & Geographic Scope

    Active mandate covering Burundi, Cameroon, Cote d'Ivoire, Congo, Democratic Republic of the, Egypt, Ethiopia, Ghana, Kenya, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, Rwanda, Senegal, Somalia, South Africa, South Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia. Operates across 20 African countries including Burundi, Cameroon, Cote d'Ivoire, Congo, Democratic Republic of the, Egypt, and 15 more. Primary operational footprint anchored in Kenya.

    Portfolio & Backed Ventures (10)

    Verified Backed

    B5 Plus

    Ghanaian steel manufacturer producing iron rods and steel products with a focus on sustainable production.

    GhanaProfile

    Kensta Group

    Ugandan manufacturing group (Kinetic Holdings) producing hygiene products including affordable sanitary pads.

    UgandaProfile

    Kim-Fay

    Growth

    Manufactures and distributes personal care, tissue, and home hygiene products across the region through partnerships with global consumer brands.

    KenyaProfile

    M-KOPA

    Growth

    Leading fintech platform providing "Every Day Earners" with affordable smartphones, digital loans, and e-mobility through flexible, inclusive micro-repayment plans.

    KenyaProfile

    Marginpar (Star Bright Holdings)

    Grower and marketer of summer flowers and specialty cut flowers from own and partner farms in Kenya and Ethiopia, selling to European florists and wholesalers.

    KenyaProfile

    Premier Credit Kenya

    Growth

    Credit-only microfinance lender offering business, logbook, personal, pensioner and check-off loans to entrepreneurs, corporates and public employees.

    KenyaProfile

    Sun King

    Growth

    Sun King designs, finances, and distributes affordable off-grid solar home systems and energy-efficient appliances to underserved, unbanked communities globally.

    KenyaProfile

    Vertical Agro (Sunripe / Serengeti Fresh)

    Family-owned grower, processor and exporter of fresh vegetables, herbs, avocados, organics and frozen produce from own farms and outgrowers in Kenya and Tanzania.

    KenyaProfile

    Wave Mobile

    Senegalese mobile-money service (Wave Mobile Money) for free deposits/withdrawals and bill pay, and low-fee person-to-person transfers.

    SenegalProfile

    candi solar

    Commercial and industrial rooftop solar provider offering financed solar, upgrades and operations for SMEs and affordable-housing developments, active in South Africa (and India).

    South AfricaProfile

    Invested Funds (4)

    Fund Holdings
    Invests in funds: Abler Nordic, XSML Capital (African Rivers Fund)(African Rivers Fund IV), AgDevCo, TLG Capital

    Abler Nordic

    Investor / Partner

    XSML Capital (African Rivers Fund)

    LP Commitment

    Vehicle: African Rivers Fund IV

    AgDevCo

    Investor / Partner

    TLG Capital

    LP Commitment
    Investor Engagement Apply for Funding Visit Website

    Direct application and inquiry channels verified by DealFindr.

    At-a-Glance DetailsDevelopment Finance Institution
    Ticket Size$5M - $50M
    InstrumentsDebt, Equity
    Tech AssistanceYes
    StagesGrowth
    Invests InCompanies, Funds, Lenders and MFIs (intermediary finance)
    Main CountryKenya
    Focus Sectors
    Renewable Energy
    Financial Services
    Technology
    Agriculture
    Manufacturing
    Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene
    Waste Management
    Geographies
    Burundi, Cameroon, Cote d'Ivoire, Congo, Democratic Republic of the, Egypt, Ethiopia, Ghana, Kenya, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, Rwanda, Senegal, Somalia, South Africa, South Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia
    Burundi
    Cameroon
    Cote d'Ivoire
    Congo, Democratic Republic of the
    Egypt
    Ethiopia
    Ghana
    Kenya
    Malawi
    Mozambique
    Namibia
    Nigeria
    Rwanda
    Senegal
    Somalia
    South Africa
    South Sudan
    Tanzania
    Uganda
    Zambia