Swedfund has committed USD 600,000 to support Jacaranda Maternity expand its network of affordable maternity hospitals in Kenya. The funding ...
Swedfund is investing USD 20 million in the Helios Climate, Energy, Adaptation and Resilience (CLEAR) Fund to support efforts that ...
The funding aims to strengthen financial inclusion, support small businesses, and enhance household resilience amid economic challenges.
Swedfund, Sweden’s development finance institution, has signed a USD 10 million loan to Platcorp Holdings Limited to support lending to ...
Swedfund has invested EUR 20 million in MHP SE (MHP), a leading Ukrainian producer of poultry and sunflower oil. The ...
Through this indirect investment, Swedfund aims to catalyse funding for early-stage local businesses developing solutions in renewable energy, e-mobility, smart ...
Since 2018, EAAIF has raised more than $1 billion in commitments across three debt raises. New funding fuels EAAIF’s plan ...
The investment aims to increase access to financial services for underserved individuals and small businesses
This investment will enable Swedfund to expand its support for underserved businesses across Africa
Swedfund’s investment aims to provide SMEs in sectors such as manufacturing, trade and agriculture with greater access to capital, enabling ...
Swedfund has announced a second investment of USD 7.5 million in Kenya's Victoria Commercial Bank (VCB) PLC. Small and medium-sized ...
...to support the green transition and increase energy capacity from renewable sources
The goal is to enable SMEs that provide impactful and innovative solutions, stimulating economic growth and development in these regions
…aims to provide long-term capital and capacity building for unbanked and under-banked businesses in Nigeria
The Techeconomy Podcast is a thought-leadership show exploring the powerful intersection of technology, business, and the economy, with a strong focus on Africa’s fast-evolving digital landscape.
Africa’s innovation ecosystem is evolving, but where will the funding for the next generation of startups come from?
In this edition of the Techeconomy Business Series (TBS) May 2026, industry experts explore how local capital, venture debt, and smarter investment structures are redefining startup growth and innovation across Africa.
🎙️ Featured Speakers:
* Ebunoluwa Ashley-Dejo
* Damilare Davola
* Success Ajilore (STN & Accelerated Plus)
Key conversations in this webinar include:
✔️ The future of startup financing in Africa
✔️ Venture debt and alternative funding models
✔️ The role of local investors in scaling innovation
✔️ Sustainable investment strategies for African startups
✔️ Opportunities and challenges in the African tech ecosystem
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