Africa Enterprise Challenge Fund (AECF)

We are the go-to financing institution for small and growing businesses in Africa

We focus our efforts on the areas where we can have the greatest impact. As the world’s largest challenge fund, we provide patient capital to small and growing businesses that are not covered by traditional lenders. Our world-class advisors help businesses with simple, bespoke and practical advice to help them grow, access capital and become more resilient. We combine our knowledge and insights to inform future interventions and put evidence at the centre of decision making.