DEG Up-Scaling Programme

DEG, a subsidiary of KfW, finances investments of private-sector companies in developing and emerging-market countries. As one of the major European development financiers we promote entrepreneurial initiative as a contribution to sustainable growth and improved living conditions of local populations.

Investor Vision

We finance SMEs that intend to scale up innovative business models with high developmental impact

Investor Funding Goals

We finance investments of small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that intend to scale up innovative business models with high developmental impact.

Investor Entrepreneurial Experience

Limited

Investor Technical Experience

Professional investors

Services Besides Funding?

Access to DEG network

Year
2013
Countries
Equatorial Guinea
India
Benin
Cape Verde
Cameroon
The Gambia
Guinea
Guinea-Bissau
Liberia
São Tomé and Príncipe
Senegal
Sierra Leone
Togo
Algeria
Egypt
Libya
Mauritania
Morocco
Tunisia
Angola
Botswana
Lesotho
Malawi
Mozambique
Namibia
South Africa
Zambia
Zimbabwe
Burkina Faso
Central African Republic
Chad
Comoros
Democratic Republic of the Congo
Republic of the Congo
Mali
Niger
Burundi
Djibouti
Eritrea
Madagascar
Mauritius
Seychelles
Somalia
South Sudan
Sudan
Tanzania
Uganda
Gabon
Eswatini
Sectors
Agriculture & AgriTech
Education & EduTech
Health & HealthTech
Waste, Water & Sanitation
Manufacturing & Industrial
Capital Types
Lending
Equity
Provider Types
Public / Semi-public
Type of Exit Sought

Repayment in two equal tranches

Country / Region of Interest

Africa, India

Minimum Investment
570k
Maximum Investment
860k
Time to Close Deal in Days
270
Time to Exit in Years
5