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Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA)

Africa, NA - South Africa, South Africa, Midrand

Description

DBSA is a development finance institution driving financial and non-financial investments in the social and economic infrastructure sectors.

Investor Profile

Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA) has backed more than 3 startups, with 1 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 1 rounds, about 33% of its total and boasts 1 exits across its portfolio.

Investment Focus Highlights

  • Concentrates on Series H, Debt Financing, Seed rounds (top funding stages).
  • Majority of deals are located in The Netherlands, Mauritius, South Africa.
  • Strong thematic focus on Internet, Mobile, Telecommunications.
  • Led 1 rounds in the past year.

Stage Focus

  • Series H (33%)
  • Debt Financing (33%)
  • Seed (33%)

Country Focus

  • The Netherlands (33%)
  • Mauritius (33%)
  • South Africa (33%)

Industry Focus

  • Internet
  • Mobile
  • Telecommunications
  • Enterprise Software
  • Wireless
  • Electric Vehicle
  • Renewable Energy
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Who does Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA) frequently co-invest with?

Diamond Bank
Africa, Lagos, Nigeria, Lekki
Co-Investments: 1
Allen & Company
North America, Florida, United States, Lakeland
Co-Investments: 1
SES
Europe, Grevenmacher, Luxembourg, Betzdorf
Co-Investments: 1
North Bridge Venture Partners & Growth Equity
North America, Massachusetts, United States, Wellesley
Co-Investments: 1
Google
North America, California, United States, Mountain View
Co-Investments: 1
African Export-Import Bank
Africa, Al Qahirah, Egypt, Cairo
Co-Investments: 1
Satya Capital
Europe, England, United Kingdom, London
Co-Investments: 1
HP
Europe, England, United Kingdom, London
Co-Investments: 1
Sofina
Europe, Brussels Hoofdstedelijk Gewest, Belgium, Brussels
Co-Investments: 1
Liberty Global Ventures
North America, Colorado, United States, Englewood
Co-Investments: 1

What are some of recent deals done by Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA)?

Lobito Atlantic Railway

Lobito, Benguela, Angola

Lobito Atlantic Railway supports mining companies, freight operators and regional traders.

ConstructionRailroadTransportation
Debt FinancingDec 17, 2025
Amount Raised: $753,000,000
Zero Carbon Charge

Cape Town, NA - South Africa, South Africa

Zero Carbon Charge is pioneering a decentralized, renewable energy-powered EV charging network.

Electric VehicleRenewable Energy
SeedMay 26, 2025
Amount Raised: $5,603,245
SES Networks

The Hague, Zuid-Holland, The Netherlands

SES Networks develops satellite-based internet backbone infrastructure solutions for fixed line, mobile and internet service operators.

Enterprise SoftwareInternetMobileTelecommunicationsWireless
Series HDec 10, 2015
Amount Raised: $460,000,000
SMILE Telecoms Holdings

Port Louis, Port Louis, Mauritius

Smile Telecom is a broadband provider company

InternetMobileTelecommunications
Debt FinancingSep 8, 2015
Amount Raised: $315,000,000

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