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DBSA: A Leading African Infrastructure Catalyst Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA) empowers African startups through debt financing, fostering economic growth and social impact. Their notable portfolio includes Aza Finance. DBSA's focus on infrastructure and sustainable solutions sets them apart in the African investment landscape.

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Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA)'s Portfolio in Africa

Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA) has made over 3 notable investments in African startups. Their most recent investment was in Zero Carbon Charge, announced on May 26th, 2025.
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Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA)'s Investment activity in Africa

With over $35.6M invested in African startups, their latest investment was a Seed round in Zero Carbon Charge, announced on May 26th, 2025, closing at $5.6M.

Here are some of their investments in Africa:

RoundStartupLocationDateAmount Raised
Seed
Zero Carbon Charge
South AfricaMay 26, 2025$ 5,600,000
Debt Financing
Aza Finance
KenyaOct 22, 2019$ 15,000,000
Debt Financing
Aza Finance
KenyaApr 29, 2021$ 15,000,000
Seed
VendEase
NigeriaMar 23, 2021$ 125,000
Seed
VendEase
NigeriaMar 23, 2021$ 125,000
Seed
VendEase
NigeriaMar 23, 2021$ 125,000
Seed
VendEase
NigeriaMar 23, 2021$ 125,000
Seed
VendEase
NigeriaMar 23, 2021$ 125,000

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Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA)'s Investment Distribution in Africa.

Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA)'s currently has Startuup investments spread across the following location(s)

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