Commercial Lending Startups in Africa

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Commercial lending remains nascent but shows promise. SunFunder, PEG Africa are gaining traction with tailored financing solutions. Local business leaders welcome these options but express concerns about high interest rates and stringent collateral requirements. Collaboration between lenders and governments is crucial for growth.

Cummulative Funding

$137.8M+

Total # of Companies

2

Total Deal Count

14

Total M&A Count

1

Total # of Investors

41

List of Commercial Lending startups in Africa

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StartupOverviewLast roundTotal raisedFounded
1.

SunFunder is unlocking debt capital for solar energy access & climate change

Grant

$ 81,320,000

2012

2.

PEG is the leader in deploying and financing solar to households and SMEs in West Africa

Debt Financing

$ 56,500,000

2013

SunFunder

Founded

2012

Overview

SunFunder is unlocking debt capital for solar energy access & climate change

Last round

Grant

Total raised

$ 81,320,000

Employee

11-50

Founded

2013

Overview

PEG is the leader in deploying and financing solar to households and SMEs in West Africa

Last round

Debt Financing

Total raised

$ 56,500,000

Employee

101-250

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