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Success stories

Every investment tells its own story, made up of people with outstanding ideas. We support these by providing capital and know-how. Here you find some examples.

Banking

Green loans for climate-friendly technologies

The Paraguayan bank Sudameris has launched a new product in cooperation with DEG: green loans. With this product, small and medium-sized enterprises can invest in the expansion of renewable energy or in resource-saving technologies.

Financial service provider for small and medium-sized enterprises in Kenya

Many Kenyan companies are unable to secure long-term loans. Together with Equity Bank Kenya, DEG is making it possible for small and medium-sized enterprises to make more investments.

Resource-efficient agriculture in Costa Rica

The Dos Pinos cooperative is Costa Rica’s market leader for high-quality milk and dairy products. With DEG’s support, the company is further expanding its sustainable production.

COVID-19 vaccines from Africa

Together with other DFIs, DEG is financing the development of vaccine production in South Africa.

Inclusive e-commerce for East Africa

Thanks to start-up financing from DEG’s Up-Scaling programme, Copia has been able to make further investments in expanding its innovative business model.

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Private equity funds

Sustainable growth in North Africa

Private equity company Mediterrania Capital Partners provides growth capital for medium-sized, high-impact companies. As an anchor investor, DEG strengthens the fund’s equity base.

Capital for fintech start-ups in Southeast Asia

Together with DEG as anchor investor, the fund manager Integra Partners is investing with its Partners Fund II L.P. in companies in Southeast Asia that drive transformation and inclusion in the financial services sector.

Expanding green energy supply for telecommunication towers

Expanding mobile telecommunications provides significant impetus for developing the infrastructure in emerging markets and developing countries. DEG finances investments of IPT Powertech Group SAL, which operates telecommunication towers in Africa and the Middle East.

Solar power for the Caribbean

DEG invests in biggest solar park in the Caribbean by mobilising a long-term loan of USD 62 million. In addition, it supports the operating company in drawing up a management plan for biodiversity on the site.