Trade and Development Bank -TDB

Africa, Plaines Wilhems, Mauritius, Ebène

Description

Trade and Development Bank is a multilateral, treaty-based development financial institution.

Investor Profile

Trade and Development Bank -TDB has backed more than 5 startups, with 3 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 2 rounds, about 40% of its total and boasts 0 exits across its portfolio.

Investment Focus Highlights

Concentrates on Debt Financing rounds (top funding stages).
Majority of deals are located in Kenya, United States, United Arab Emirates.
Strong thematic focus on Renewable Energy, Energy, Manufacturing.
Led 2 rounds in the past year.

Stage Focus

Debt Financing (100%)

Country Focus

Kenya (40%)
United States (20%)
United Arab Emirates (20%)
Burundi (20%)

Industry Focus

Renewable Energy
Energy
Manufacturing
Solar
Clean Energy
Consumer
Agriculture
Food And Beverage
Infrastructure
Hydroelectric

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Learn who this investor regularly partners with—both firms and angels—and explore their latest activity.

Who does Trade and Development Bank -TDB frequently co-invest with?

FMO

Europe, Zuid-Holland, The Netherlands, The Hague

Co-Investments: 3

Mirova

Europe, Ile-de-France, France, Paris

Co-Investments: 1

Norfund

Europe, Oslo, Norway, Oslo

Co-Investments: 1

Citi

North America, New York, United States, New York

Co-Investments: 1

Absa Bank Kenya

Absa Bank Kenya

Africa, Nairobi Area, Kenya, Nairobi

Co-Investments: 1

British International Investment

British International Investment

Europe, England, United Kingdom, London

Co-Investments: 1

Standard Chartered Bank Kenya

Standard Chartered Bank Kenya

Africa, Nairobi Area, Kenya, Nairobi

Co-Investments: 1

Nithio Holdings

Nithio Holdings

North America, District of Columbia, United States, Washington

Co-Investments: 1

Europe, Wien, Austria, Vienna

Co-Investments: 1

SunFunder

Africa, Nairobi Area, Kenya, Nairobi

Co-Investments: 1

What are some of recent deals done by Trade and Development Bank -TDB?

Ruiru, Nairobi Area, Kenya

BURN is a manufacturer of eco-friendly cookstoves to promote clean and safe cooking.

Clean EnergyCookingManufacturingSocial Entrepreneurship

Debt FinancingJun 23, 2025

Amount Raised: $80,000,000

Bujumbura, Bujumbura, Burundi

Songa Energy delivers affordable hydroelectricity to rural.

EnergyHydroelectricRenewable EnergySustainability

Debt FinancingFeb 11, 2025

Amount Raised: $35,000,000

Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

ETG is one of the largest & fastest growing integrated agricultural conglomerates present across more than 48 countries.

AgricultureFood and BeverageInfrastructure

Debt FinancingNov 21, 2024

Amount Raised: $394,000,000

Nairobi, Nairobi Area, Kenya

Sun King sells, installs and finances solar home systems for the 1.8 billion off-grid and under-electrified consumers.

Clean EnergyConsumerRenewable EnergySolar

Debt FinancingMay 30, 2023

Amount Raised: $130,000,000

Palo Alto, California, United States

d.light designs, manufactures, and distributes solar lighting and power products, particularly targeting off-grid communities.

EnergyManufacturingRenewable EnergySolar

Debt FinancingJul 22, 2022

Amount Raised: $50,000,000