Enterprises
Financing and assisting private enterprises
SMEs are of the utmost importance for economic growth in developing countries. Because they create jobs, they are key actors in the fight against poverty. They are also instrumental in disseminating expertise and strengthening social cohesion by developing local value chains and by increasing government income.
Amount
€ 1 M - 15 M
Focus
Existing enterprises in agribusiness, industry, services to the population (i.e. health & education), energy efficiency
Investment types
Loans:
maturity: 3-10 years
Equity
Information or Application
Some examples
Agroserv Industrie SA
BIO has granted a EUR 3 M loan to Agroserv, a Burkinabe corn milling company.
Learn more
La Compagnie Cacaoyère du Bandama
BIO has granted a EUR 11 M loan to La Compagnie Cacaoyère du Bandama, a cocoa processing unit located in Ivory Coast.
Learn more
Gebana Burkina Faso
BIO has granted a EUR 3 M loan to Gebana Burkina Faso, a company that processes and exports fairtrade and organic fruit and nuts.
Learn more
Geuther Vietnam
BIO has granted a USD 2,9 M loan to Geuther Vietnam Co., Ltd., a Vietnamese company specialised in the production of wooden safety gates and other solid wood baby furniture.
Inka's Berries
BIO has granted a USD 15 M loan to Inka's Berries, a Peruvian company dedicated to the production and commercialisation of blueberries seedlings and of fresh blueberries for export.
Learn more
Poa! Internet
BIO has granted a EUR 3 M loan to Poa Internet, a low-cost internet service provider in Kenya.
Learn moreFor many of these entrepreneurs, the access to credit is a major obstacle when grasping opportunities. That is why BIO provides medium- to long-term financing and technical assistance that builds management capacity and accelerates the transfer of know-how. This is done with a strong emphasis on responsible development, ethical and transparent governance, and a strict commitment to social and environmental standards.
Recent projects
