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

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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