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African Export-Import Bank

Africa, Al Qahirah, Egypt, Cairo

Description

The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) focuses on financing, promoting, and expanding intra-African and extra-African trade.

Investor Profile

African Export-Import Bank has backed more than 13 startups, with 11 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 10 rounds, about 77% of its total and boasts 4 exits across its portfolio.

Investment Focus Highlights

  • Concentrates on Debt Financing, Post Ipo Debt, Undisclosed rounds (top funding stages).
  • Majority of deals are located in Nigeria, Mauritius, United Kingdom.
  • Strong thematic focus on Banking, Energy, Financial Services.
  • Led 10 rounds in the past year.

Stage Focus

  • Debt Financing (62%)
  • Post Ipo Debt (31%)
  • Undisclosed (8%)

Country Focus

  • Nigeria (31%)
  • Mauritius (15%)
  • United Kingdom (15%)
  • Panama (8%)
  • Malawi (8%)
  • Tunisia (8%)
  • Togo (8%)
  • Congo (8%)

Industry Focus

  • Banking
  • Energy
  • Financial Services
  • Oil And Gas
  • Finance
  • Marketing
  • Renewable Energy
  • Manufacturing
  • Industrial
  • Education
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Learn who this investor regularly partners with—both firms and angels—and explore their latest activity.

Who does African Export-Import Bank frequently co-invest with?

Diamond Bank
Africa, Lagos, Nigeria, Lekki
Co-Investments: 1
Quassar Capital
North America, New York, United States, New York
Co-Investments: 1
Dubai Islamic Bank
Asia, Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Dubai
Co-Investments: 1
Italian Chamber of Commerce - Tel Aviv
Asia, Tel Aviv, Israel, Tel Aviv
Co-Investments: 1
Mercuria
Europe, Geneve, Switzerland, Geneva
Co-Investments: 2
Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA)
Africa, NA - South Africa, South Africa, Midrand
Co-Investments: 1
RE
Europe, Bucuresti, Romania, Bucharest
Co-Investments: 1
Dubai Electricity and Water Authority
Asia, Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Dubai
Co-Investments: 1
Ecobank
Africa, Maritime, Togo, Lomé
Co-Investments: 1
Innovation Labs
Europe, Bucuresti, Romania, Bucharest
Co-Investments: 1

What are some of recent deals done by African Export-Import Bank?

Cat Island Infrastructure Company

London, England, United Kingdom

The CIDC's purpose is to encourage economic growth, improve quality of life, and contribute to Cat Island's long-term success.

Construction
Debt FinancingJul 29, 2025
Amount Raised: $40,000,000

Gemini Integrated Commodities Trading Company is engaged in the business of trading, marketing, sales, and distribution of general goods.

Debt FinancingJul 29, 2025
Amount Raised: $40,000,000
Bahamas Striping Group of Companies

Nassau, New Providence, Bahamas

Bahamas Striping Company provides Caribbean pavement solutions, striping, airport upkeep, theme photography, and other associated services.

Construction
Debt FinancingJul 29, 2025
Amount Raised: $100,000,000

Speedbird House is associated with a modern real estate and development project.

Debt FinancingJul 29, 2025
Amount Raised: $61,250,000
Telecel Global Services

London, England, United Kingdom

Telecel Global Services is a telecommunication company based in London.

Service IndustrySmall and Medium BusinessesTelecommunications
Debt FinancingJul 7, 2025
Amount Raised: $10,000,000
Development Bank of the Central African States

Brazzaville, Brazzaville, Congo

Development Bank of the Central African States fixates on social and economic development through banking and finance services.

BankingFinancial ServicesSocial
Debt FinancingJun 5, 2025
Amount Raised: $114,535,598
Oando

Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria

Oando PLC is one of Africa’s largest integrated energy solutions providers with a proud heritage.

EnergyMarketingOil and GasRenewable Energy
Post Ipo DebtJun 4, 2025
Amount Raised: $375,000,000
Ecobank

Lomé, Maritime, Togo

Ecobank is a modern pan-African financial institution providing financial solutions.

BankingFinanceFinancial Services
Post Ipo DebtMay 19, 2025
Amount Raised: $125,000,000
ARISE IIP

Ebène, Plaines Wilhems, Mauritius

ARISE IIP is an integrated industrial platform that provides ecosystems.

ArchitectureFinancial ServicesIndustrial
Debt FinancingMar 6, 2025
Amount Raised: $450,000,000
Essar Fuels

Ellesmere Port, Cheshire West and Chester, United Kingdom

Essar Fuels produces gasoline, kerosene, distillate fuel oils, residual fuel oils, and lubricants.

EnergyFuelIndustrialOil and Gas
Debt FinancingJan 14, 2025
Amount Raised: $350,000,000