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Finance : Enko Capital raises $100 million to support SMEs

On October 21, 2025, Enko Capital closed the first round of its Enko Impact Credit Fund (EICF), raising $100 million of a $150 million target. The fund will provide private dollar-denominated loans to mid-sized companies in Sub-Saharan Africa, focusing on cash-generating businesses in non-cyclical sectors. Key investors include British International Investment (BII), the International Finance Corporation (IFC), SICOM Global Fund, as well as African pension funds and family offices. The initiative aims to strengthen private financing and support sustainable growth for African SMEs.



