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A Development Finance Impact Investment Programme Grant

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An organisation based in United States

Summary

A development-focused venture fund provides early-stage equity investments in high-impact enterprises across Sub-Saharan Africa focused on agriculture, financial inclusion, health, education, and water/sanitation. The fund targets entrepreneurs building solutions for smallholder farmers, microbusinesses, and low-income families.

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About this grant

This development-focused venture fund provides early-stage equity investments in high-impact enterprises across Sub-Saharan Africa. It targets startups, social enterprises and small and medium-sized businesses working in agriculture, financial inclusion, health, education, and water and sanitation sectors. Funded enterprises must serve smallholder farmers, microbusinesses or low-income families, with operations or a target market in Sub-Saharan Africa. The fund supports companies at pre-seed, seed and Series A stages seeking equity investment to scale their impact solutions. Applicants should be early-stage high-impact enterprises addressing critical development challenges in the eligible sectors and geographies.

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Frequently asked questions

How much funding does this grant offer?
A Development Finance Impact Investment Programme offers $8M.
Who can apply for A Development Finance Impact Investment Programme?
Eligibility covers organisations in SUBSAHARAN-AFRICA; startup, sme, social-enterprise. The full eligibility conditions are part of the Pro detail.