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
Add StartupStartuparrow_upward | Overviewarrow_upward | Last roundarrow_upward | Total raisedarrow_upward | Founded |
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SunFunder is unlocking debt capital for solar energy access & climate change | Grant | $ 81,320,000 | 2012 | |
PEG is the leader in deploying and financing solar to households and SMEs in West Africa | Debt Financing | $ 56,500,000 | 2013 |
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