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

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

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

Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals transform raw materials into a range of high-quality petroleum products.

FuelOil and Gas
Debt FinancingMar 31, 2026
Amount Raised: $4,000,000,000
Spironet

Cotonou, Littoral, Benin

SpiroNet is an electric motorcycle and scooter company that is revolutionizing the two-wheelers sector in Africa.

AutomotiveElectric VehicleTransportation
Debt FinancingFeb 24, 2026
Amount Raised: $50,000,000
daba

Miami, Florida, United States

daba is a simple platform to access investment analysis and build wealth by investing in the African private and public capital markets.

Financial ServicesFinTech
Non Equity AssistanceFeb 2, 2026
Amount Raised: $250,000
Gebeya

Addis Ababa, Adis Abeba, Ethiopia

Gebeya is an online freelance talent marketplace for the Best of African Talent.

EdTechInformation TechnologyMarketplaceSoftware EngineeringTraining
Non Equity AssistanceFeb 2, 2026
Amount Raised: $250,000
Fluna

Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria

Fluna helps high-growth exporters access global markets

AgricultureMarketplace
Non Equity AssistanceFeb 2, 2026
Amount Raised: $250,000
Capsa Technology

Wilmington, Delaware, United States

Capsa Technology operates an online platform that facilitates the trading of invoices (receivables).

Information ServicesInformation Technology
Non Equity AssistanceFeb 2, 2026
Amount Raised: $250,000
Timon

Dover, Delaware, United States

Timon is a company that provides travel card for multiple currencies to manage all the expenses from the app.

FinanceFinancial ServicesTravel
Non Equity AssistanceFeb 2, 2026
Amount Raised: $250,000
Fincart

Cairo, Al Qahirah, Egypt

Fincart provides eCommerce Businesses with Seamless Shipping and Financing.

E-CommerceFinTechSaaS
Non Equity AssistanceFeb 2, 2026
Amount Raised: $250,000
Zowasel

Middletown, Delaware, United States

Zowasel is leveraging data science and technology to improve productivity, sustainability, and profitability for farmers across value chains

AgricultureAgTechFarmers MarketFarmingSustainability
Non Equity AssistanceFeb 2, 2026
Amount Raised: $250,000
OnePort 365

Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria

OnePort 365 is a B2B digital freight forwarding platform that specialize in freight forwarding and logistics solutions.

B2BFreight ServiceLogisticsSupply Chain Management
Non Equity AssistanceFeb 2, 2026
Amount Raised: $250,000

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