Arise (incl. Norfinance)

Africa

Region

3,355.1

Commitment (MNOK)

Active

Status

Arise is an investment and development company (banking platform): Arise takes and manages strategic minority stakes in Financial Service Providers in Sub Saharan Africa with the goal to develop these institutions into strong, operationally stable Financial Service Providers.

The mission of the company is: To contribute to the economic growth in Sub-Saharan Africa and the prosperity of its people by increasing financial inclusion and employment, strengthening rural development and alleviating poverty.

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Key information

Sector:
Financial Inclusion
Commitment (MNOK):
3,355.1
Year:
2016
Region:
Africa
Country:
Regional
Domicile:
Netherlands
Instrument:
Equity
Status:
Active
Mandate:
Development

Arise (incl. Norfinance) investments

Investee Sector Country
CAL Bank LimitedGhana
EcobankOther
Equity BankOther
SocremoMozambique
Moza BancoMozambique
National Microfinance Bank (NMB)Tanzania, United Republic Of
DFCU LimitedUganda
IiDentifiiSouth Africa
ZanacoZambia
NMBZZimbabwe

Read more:

Arise – Empowering African Banks

Links and documents

Why European lenders are putting together a multi-million dollar fund to invest in Africa