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    DealFindrInvestorsOverseas Private Investment Corporation (OPIC) / DFC
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    Development Finance Institution

    Overseas Private Investment Corporation (OPIC) / DFC

    U.S. government development finance institution providing capital and risk mitigation for private sector…

    Main Office: Kenya
    Cameroon,Congo, Democratic Republic of the,Egypt,Ethiopia,Ghana,Cote d'Ivoire,Kenya,Morocco,Mozambique,Nigeria,Rwanda,Senegal,South Africa,Tanzania,Uganda,Zambia
    8 Portfolio Companies
    Investment Range
    $1M - $500M

    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
    Series A
    Series B
    Growth

    Company maturity & growth phase

    About the Funder

    U.S. government development finance institution providing capital and risk mitigation for private sector development projects in emerging markets.

    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 Cameroon, Congo, Democratic Republic of the, Egypt, Ethiopia, Ghana, Cote d'Ivoire, Kenya, Morocco, Mozambique, Nigeria, Rwanda, Senegal, South Africa, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia. Operates across 16 African countries including Cameroon, Congo, Democratic Republic of the, Egypt, Ethiopia, Ghana, and 11 more. Primary operational footprint anchored in Kenya.

    Portfolio & Backed Ventures (8)

    Verified Backed

    Hewatele

    Growth

    Social enterprise manufacturing and distributing affordable medical oxygen through an innovative hub-and-spoke model to hospitals and underserved healthcare facilities.

    KenyaProfile

    Kasha

    Digital retail and distribution platform providing last-mile access to pharmaceuticals, health products, and household goods, specifically optimized for women.

    KenyaProfile

    Mobius

    Kenyan-based automaker designing and manufacturing rugged, affordable SUVs specifically engineered for the challenging terrains and "off-road" conditions of the African continent.

    KenyaProfile

    Mr. Green Africa

    Series B

    Tech-driven recycling company integrating informal waste workers into a formal value chain to produce high-quality, ethically sourced post-consumer recycled plastics.

    KenyaProfile

    NBS Bank

    Growth

    Commercial banking institution providing retail, SME, and corporate financial services with specialized focus on expanding agricultural value chain lending.

    MalawiProfile

    NextGen Solawazi

    Growth

    Renewable energy IPP developing utility-scale solar photovoltaic power plants and grid-connected clean energy infrastructure for remote regions.

    TanzaniaProfile

    Nithio FI

    Growth

    AI-driven climate fintech platform providing risk-informed debt financing and credit analytics to scale off-grid clean energy access.

    KenyaProfile

    Roam

    Designs and manufactures electric motorcycles and buses; has charging / battery rental stations; working with ride-hail platforms; aiming for durable EVs suitable for African terrain.

    KenyaProfile

    Invested Funds (1)

    Fund Holdings
    Invests in funds: XSML Capital (African Rivers Fund)(African Rivers Fund IV)

    XSML Capital (African Rivers Fund)

    LP Commitment

    Vehicle: African Rivers Fund IV

    Commitment: $13,000,000

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    At-a-Glance DetailsDevelopment Finance Institution
    Ticket Size$1M - $500M
    InstrumentsDebt, Equity
    Tech AssistanceYes
    StagesSeries A, Series B, Growth
    Invests InCompanies, Funds, Lenders and MFIs (intermediary finance)
    Main CountryKenya
    Focus Sectors
    Agriculture
    Financial Services
    Health
    Renewable Energy
    Technology
    Geographies
    Cameroon, Congo, Democratic Republic of the, Egypt, Ethiopia, Ghana, Cote d'Ivoire, Kenya, Morocco, Mozambique, Nigeria, Rwanda, Senegal, South Africa, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia
    Cameroon
    Congo, Democratic Republic of the
    Egypt
    Ethiopia
    Ghana
    Cote d'Ivoire
    Kenya
    Morocco
    Mozambique
    Nigeria
    Rwanda
    Senegal
    South Africa
    Tanzania
    Uganda
    Zambia