Partners

Deutsche Investitions- und Entwicklungsgesellschaft (DEG)

DEG has been a committed partner for private-sector enterprises operating in developing and emerging-market countries for the past 60 years. With a portfolio of around EUR 9 billion in approximately 80 countries, DEG is one of the world’s largest private-sector development financiers.

It provides clients with tailor-made solutions, including financing, promotional programs, and advice required to develop successfully and sustainably while generating local added value and creating qualified jobs.

For the past four years, DEG has been instrumental in advancing AHC’s mission of developing world-class African businesses. As one of Europe’s largest development finance institutions, DEG’s partnership brings crucial international perspective and expertise.

DEG’s contribution includes:

• Supporting the global expansion of African businesses
• Facilitating connections with European markets and investors
• Providing strategic guidance on international best practices
• Contributing to the development of sustainable business models

Together with DEG and the African Development Bank, we’ve built a network of 50 champion companies and are working toward our goal of creating trillion-dollar African businesses that solve global challenges.

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD)

The EBRD works across three continents to support the transition to successful market economies. Their focus is on delivering prosperity by enabling a well-run and sustainable private sector. Established in 1991, it combines investment, business advice and policy reform to strengthen enterprises, improve investment environments and advance green, inclusive economic development across its countries of operation.