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AEF-I-P10003476-001 i) Solar energy access (60-70%): financing inventory and working capital for off-grid companies, including portable solar lights and solar home systems, and their distributors.
ii) Financial access (30-40%): micro finance institutions, which provide access for financing to end consumers for the purchase or leasing of energy products.
Building Prospects-P10001596-002 FMO is providing GRAS a capacity development grant, which will support the them in developing and implementing an external stakeholder engagement and media plan. As part of this initiative, the client will also be developing an internal communication policy, upgrade its environmental and social monitoring and stakeholder reporting and information system and ensure that an effective stakeholder grievance mechanism is developed, such that when combined, the overall plan will provide Green Resources with a more structured and formal approach to engaging with its breadth of stakeholders.
MASSIF-P10001967-001 FMO has decided to provide a local currency debt facility of EUR 7.5 million to LAPO MfB, a leading pro-poor financial institution in Nigeria. The loan will have a tenor of five years and will be used for providing funds to micro and small enterprise clients, in order to stimulate financial inclusion.
Building Prospects-P10002777-001 The financing is to fund the establishment of a fortified nutritious food plant in Rwanda.
MASSIF-P10001624-004 The proposed project supports two initiatives:
1.Consumer Literacy Videos, which includes (a) a customer literacy video on insurance to educate customers on available insurance products, and (b) a video on business and livelihood improvement for customers that provides recommendations based on best business practices.
2.Induction and Empowerment Videos focusing on recruitment, professional, and communication skill building, as well as improving collection practices and selling skills.
MASSIF-P10003601-001 FMO has provided BRAC Tanzania with a USD 1.75 mln local currency facility, to support growth in their loan portfolio. The funding has been provided through the MASSIF financial inclusion fund. BRAC Tanzania has a very large rural outreach, thereby servicing borrowers that typically do not have access to formal financial products and services.
AEF-I-P10004112-002 FMO is investing up to USD 2.1m. Funding is to provide the company with the necessary capital to allow the company’s further growth and further consolidate its position as market leader.
MASSIF-P00020768-008 ABL presents the ideal vehicle for channelling FMO's funds towards this MSME market segment that has limited access to financial services in a lower-income country. FMO is to provide a senior unsecured local currency loan to support growth and the operational scale of ABL in reaching out the MSME market.
Building Prospects-P10004286-001 The Arbaro Fund will identify and execute projects, focused on sustainable timber production based on the establishment of Greenfield projects and on the expansion, upscaling and technical improvement of Brownfield projects. Arbaro’s average investment size will be between USD 10 to 25 million per project, with a final portfolio of 8 to 12 underlying investments / portfolio companies. In Latin America, initially Arbaro contemplated investments in Ecuador, Paraguay and Peru; in Sub-Saharan Africa in Ethiopia, Ghana, Sierra Leone and Uganda.
Building Prospects-P10004430-002 The lack of access to basic resources in the local community of Morrope (declared as being in extreme poverty) such as water and energy for hygiene, and the lack of appropriate medical care could endanger the most vulnerable. For that reason, the following strategies will be implemented:
1. Information campaign to provide updated and objective information to the community of Morrope about recommendations on COVID-19, health plans of the Government, basic protocols to follow, self-protection, changes in social activities/way of life, updates on the pandemic in the Lambayeque Region, etc. 
2. Support for the health centre of Morrope with equipment and materials to provide medical services to the community. 
3. Donation of drinking water.
MASSIF-P00018782-007 FMO has provided TLF with a senior secured loan of EUR 3 million and a tenor of 5 years. Thanks to TLF's outreach to the rural area and good market position, our loan will facilitate access to finance to local entrepreneurs whom otherwise would have little access to (long-term) financial services. This will enable the end-clients to develop their businesses and improve their livelihoods.
MASSIF-P10004128-001 Established in 2014, dopay is a start up technology company providing innovative solutions to enhance financial inclusion. FMO aims to support dopay in growing its Egyptian activities and replicating the business in other MENA markets as well as further business development. FMO will issue a convertible loan of up to EUR 1mln.
Building Prospects-P10004112-002 FMO is investing up to USD 2.1m. Funding is to provide the company with the necessary capital to allow the company’s further growth and further consolidate its position as market leader.
Building Prospects-P10002676-002 The Fund aims to tap into a growing and financially underserved market, mostly in Sub-Saharan Africa and South & Southeast Asia, by providing debt and mezzanine financing directly to companies providing renewable energy and energy efficiency solutions that range from off-grid systems to captive generation, generally defined as distributed generation.
MASSIF-P10002246-002 Funding will be used to improve Rand Trust’s internal systems and processes, to ensure that they can source, serve, and manage clients effectively across their portfolio. This will be achieved through a comprehensive, four-pronged approach: (1) invoice discounting IT system development, (2) business intelligence software development and training, (3) CRM development and training, and (4) staff credit management training.
MASSIF-P10001700-001 FMO has invested USD 8 mln in the equity tranche of Locfund II, which will be on-lent in local currency to Tier II/ III MFIs. Locfund II will contribute to the development of Tier II/ III MFIs by assisting them to achieve a more diversified funding base while reducing FX risks, both through the provision of scarce local currency finance and by transferring knowledge on Asset Liability Management (ALM), capital market transactions and more.
Building Prospects-P10002743-001 The development of a bidbook for the open consortium of Dutch companies in order to be able to present an offer to the Ethiopian and Djibouti Government for the development of the Agro-Logistics Value Chain in Ethiopia and Djibouti. This bidbook will be an opening offer for the Ethiopian and Djibouti Government to start discussions on the different projects that need to be developed in order to improve the Agro-Logistics Value Chain.
MASSIF-P10001326-003 The aim of this project is to support GP in expansion of its activities to Africa, with a focus on solar lighting, rural livelihoods focused on smallholder farmer services, and business education / financial literacy for primarily female microentrepreneurs. GP has opened an office in East Africa, from which its efforts in Africa―initially in Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania and Uganda―will begin.
Building Prospects-P10009436-001 FMO’s investment loan to HPW Fresh & Dry Ltd is to support its working capital and expansion of factory in Ghana to meet the increasing demand from international markets for dried fruits.
MASSIF-P10000884-002 FMO provided an unsecured senior A/B syndicated loan facility amounting to US$13.5 million, with a tenor of 5 years. The syndication comprises US$7.5 million from FMO and US$6 million from BIO. The funds will be utilized to finance the growth of the microfinance portfolio in rural areas of Java.
MASSIF-P00019885-009 The aim is to support ACL in the change process associated with its obtaining a microfinance banking licence in February 2015. The main project activities relate to MIS implementation (including considerations for channels and new technology), development of new lending and deposit products, staff capacity building and training, and support in project management and strategy development.
Building Prospects-P10004331-002 The objective of this project is to support the communities in which MLR Forestal operates and employees by:
(i) securing food and sanitation products for children and the most vulnerable;
(ii) supporting the indigenous populations in the area of Bonanza with the provision of food and sanitation packages and prevent them from leaving their ancestral territories;
(iii) offering support to the most vulnerable during the isolation period in the pandemic;
(iv) supporting the local health centres with disinfection products, PPEs, portable hand washing devices, in order to ensure the highest degree of protection to the health staff;
(v) ongoing awareness and information campaign.
MASSIF-P10002377-001 Through MASSIF FMO is providing a US$10 million medium-term facility to Greenland Fedha Limited (GFL). FMO's financing will enable GFL to realize its potential of reaching 600,000 smallholder tea farmers, who cultivate over 100,000 hectares in prime tea-growing areas. Availability of reasonably priced funds in rural areas will allow for investment in higher and more sustainable production, increased revenues and increased spending on education.
AEF-I-P10004030-002 The project’s aim is to support ZOLA in establishing a sustainable credit function and in improving all aspects of credit risk management: from customer selection and collection, to compliance and risk monitoring.
Building Prospects-P10001566-001 In 2015, FMO has financed and invested in the development and construction of 4 LPG plants with a local capacity of 100,000 ton/year. Total project costs amount to approximately US$60 million. The funding was used for the construction of the main terminal, the three satellite plants and the distribution network. The main terminal is located in Mongla (close to one of the country's principal seaports) where the LPG is delivered and then redistributed to the three satellite bottling plants located in Dhaka, Bogra and Chittagong and further on to private and commercial users.
In 2018 FMO participated in the capital increase of Omera, which was used to finance the further expansion of Omera.
MASSIF-P10002744-001 The Funding objective is an E&S Tool for the Fund to manage the E&S Risks in their portfolio.
MASSIF-P10003918-001 Novastar Ventures Africa Fund II aims to support the next generation of impact-driven entrepreneurs who are designing and executing breakthrough business models in order to provide essential products and services for the mass low-income markets in Africa.
AEF-I-P10003345-001 The facility includes an increase of USD3mln (split 50/50 between AEF and MASSIF) in 2021 on top of the existing receivables facility with M-Kopa Kenya. This will allow the company to continue its growth trajectory, and provide more products to its customers.
MASSIF-P10004270-001 XSML is raising ARF III to build on the successful strategy of CASF and ARF I, and the Fund to employ a mixed mezzanine and equity investment approach to build a diversified portfolio of SME investments. ARF III will target a portfolio of some 35-45 investees with target ticket sizes ranging between USD 0.25m and USD 7.5m. The core geographical focus of the Fund will include Angola, the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda.
MASSIF-P10003974-001 The intended USD 3mln in MMK equivalent will support Maha in reaching out to its farmers and small business owners in rural Myanmar. With this funding Maha can realize its growth ambitions in a challenging market where funding is scarce.
Building Prospects-P10004066-003 The Convertible Grant will be used to undertake studies to demonstrate the feasibility of REDD+ projects in Zambia. It will help lay a good foundation for future projects in the sector and the region.
AEF-I-P10001222-001 The Access to Energy Fund's convertible grant will help Toughstuff further expand its activities, both within its existing countries of operation and towards new countries.
Building Prospects-P10004034-002 The objective of the investment is to allow the company to continue its expansion of its global Pay-As-You-Go Business. The proceeds of the funds will primarily be used to fund the acquisition of inventory and the general scale-up of the business, as well as provide general working capital to the company.
AEF-I-P10004112-004 Funding is to provide the company with the necessary capital to allow the company’s further growth and further consolidate its position as market leader.
MASSIF-P00019487-003 FMO's long term financing will enhance the balance sheet of the institution through diversified and stable funding. FMFB-A projects to grow rapidly in the coming years, mainly in the MSME sector and funding is required to finance the institution's growth.
Building Prospects-P10002635-001 FMO will provide a USD 11.5 million loan to ZSFL for the rehabilitation and expansion of a sugarcane estate (plantation) and processing facility. The funds will be used for capex investments, with a tenor of 10 years (2 years grace).

The new management is in the process of restarting the business and expanding processing plant from existing 500 MT/day to 800MT/day. ZSFL already invested close to USD 10 million over the last 2 years in order to refurbish the factory and plantation. The company will produce 19,000MT of sugar and 1.9 mln liter of ethanol. The bagasse (residue product of sugar processing) will be used to heat the boilers. The generation of this ‘green’ energy makes a small part of this financing green. Sugar will be sold straight to Zanzibar retail (both in 1kg and 50kg bags). The high import cost (import duties) in combination with the ability to directly serve the retail market, give ZSFL a competitive edge to produce sugar on a relatively small-scale. The company is in discussion with the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) to sell the ethanol, which wil be used for special cooking stoves for low-income households. Ethanol fueled stoves are a healthier alternative to the wood-fired stoves, which have a bad effect on the peoples lungs as they are contaminating the air in small huts.
AEF-I-P10004370-001 The senior debt will be dedicated to the development, construction and operation of a 50MW wind power plant in the District Thatta, Sindh, in the Islamic Republic of Pakistan.  Total expected project costs are  around USD 67m.  FMO's financing in Lakeside is for up to USD 26.7m (acting as co-Lead Arranger) and parallel to the local commercial bank Faysal Bank Limited who participates with an equal amount of USD26.7m (in local currency).
MASSIF-P10003444-001 The main goal is to rehabilitate degraded small and medium-sized coffee farms around La Cumplida in order to increase environmental resilience and commercial viability of those farms.
MASSIF-P10004110-002 Gazelle Finance’s home investment countries – Georgia and Armenia – are experiencing unprecedented inflows of economic migrants from Ukraine, Belorussia, and Russia as a result of the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. FMO funds a “Bridge” TA facility to identify SMEs relocating from Ukraine to Georgia and provides them with (i) expatriation and relocation services (ii) technical assistance in the form of fund-wide support projects, zero interest loans and grants to maintain business continuity and enable knowledge transfer.
AEF-I-P10004494-001 The transaction finances a mini-grid portfolio in several African jurisdictions. The portfolio will initially consist of 24 mini-grids in Sierra Leone and 25 in Uganda, representing 2.1MW of installed capacity and between 6.2k and 10k connections. The facility may be expanded going forward with additional mini-grid programs.
MASSIF-P10001424-001 FMO offered SLF two loans: a senior secured loan and a subordinated convertible loan. The first loan of USD 6 million will have a 5 year tenor and 1 year grace period, while the second loan consists of USD 4 million with a convertible right. The objective of the loans is to, amongst others, enable the company to grow its overall business.
Building Prospects-P10005981-001 HCGF IV has been established to invest primarily in fast-growing, export-oriented, asset-light companies that leverage Ukraine’s competitive cost base to generate global revenues. In addition, the Fund may also seek out select domestic champions with potential to grow from local to regional market leaders. Sectors will include IT, e-commerce, innovative retail, consumer goods and fintech. The funding objective is to support the Fund in reaching its target size of USD 250mln.
MASSIF-P10001489-003 MCF will set up a Technical Assistance (TA) Facility to expand its reach and impact by developing a new digital product, contribute to strengthening the health ecosystem in Sub-Saharan Africa and improve the business and quality performance of health SMEs.
MASSIF-P10003685-001 FMO will provide USD 2.5mln to BRAC. BRAC will use this fund to provide micro and small scale loans to underserved women in peri-urban areas of Myanmar.
AEF-I-P10001875-001 The objective is to finance 50% of the costs of Off Grid Solutions pilot project to distribute its key product, the Waka Waka Power in Rwanda. The pilot will be trialing an innovative "pay-as-you-go" approach which means the costs of the Waka Waka Power unit are paid off over time via scratch card and mobile money payments by customers.
MASSIF-P10002417-003 The Funding Objective is to provide a USD 5 mln loan in MMK equivalent to Proximity Finance. The funds will be used to on-lend to micro entrepreneurs in rural areas of Myanmar.
MASSIF-P00015307-004 The aim of the project is to develop and introduce green lines in two of the Procredit Banks in Latin America, Colombia and El Salvador. The project focus is on determining and identifying target clientele and designing a bankable approach to green finance.
MASSIF-P10003398-001 Creditree is an online platform that aims to bridge the gap between woman entrepreneurs and financial institutions and increase financial access for woman entrepreneurs.
AEF-I-P10005684-001 FMO’s equity investment of EUR10.9m will be used towards their proportional acquisition of 60% of the equity rights in Senergy 2, 100% of Kodeni Solar and 90% Walo Storage. This financing will further facilitate the development, construction and operations of these projects, with total project costs up to EUR 77m. In addition, FMO will provide an additional EUR 2m to the Africa REN Development Company, which will be used to finance new development projects. This is a co-investment with FMO investee Metier Sustainable Capital International Fund II LP, who will become a shareholder in Africa REN AssetCo alongside FMO.
MASSIF-P10002549-006 This project will support to accelerate economic recovery after COVID-19 and promote economies and societies more inclusive and resilient to external shocks by increasing access to finance to MSMEs, led by usually underserved groups, through data analytics capacity and smart products developed by Financial Service Providers in Asia and Africa.
MASSIF-P10002270-003 This transaction will benefit the end clients of VFI’s microfinance institutions (MFIs) in Africa and Asia, with a focus on MFIs based in fragile states and countries in which access to finance is limited. This transaction aligns with VisionFund’s aim to improve livelihoods of families in underserved and rural areas.
MASSIF-P10004642-001 To support Bank Al Etihad with an up to USD 30mln JOD equivalent NASIRA Risk Sharing Facility combined with a NASIRA Capacity Development package earmarked for COVID-19 affected entrepreneurs and focusing on female entrepreneurs.
AEF-I-P10004803-001 The aim of the CD project is to assist our client and their local E&S consultant in preparing the necessary E&S documentation on time and at adequate quality to the Lenders. The activities supported will include broadening the scope of the impact assessment and management planning carried out so far in accordance with international standards, as well as training and strengthening the E&S and technical capacity of the client and the local consultant engaged in this project so far.
MASSIF-P10003447-001 Novastar aims to support the next generation of impact-driven entrepreneurs who are designing and executing breakthrough business models in order to provide essential products and services for the mass low-income markets in Africa.
Building Prospects-P10000961-003 FMO is providing capacity development (CD) funding to support Addax's Ebola Emergency Plan. The grant will support emergency measures to protect the Addax employees and community in order to reduce the risk of transmission of the virus. The CD grant will finance the employment of 6 foreign nurses, as well as local nurses who will be trained by them. They will work in the project area and run the clinic that is used by staff members and people living around the site.
MASSIF-P10001921-003 Kompanion is an existing FMO client, having received financing for the first time in 2013. At present, Kompanion concluded an equity raise selling a 35% stake to international investors. The shares were purchased by FMO and Netherlands-based investor Triodos Investment Management. Kompanion's founder, Mercy Corps, will remain the majority shareholder, holding a 65% stake. The funds will be used for growth capital in the lending operations and to support Kompanion's transformation to a licensed banking institution.
Building Prospects-P10003939-002 The key objective of The Project is to (i) fully automate operations of minigrid sites to achieve the lowest cost of delivered energy and highest uptime possible by introducing machine learning based forecasting of energy demand and generation (ii) convert all customer transactions (including purchase of EEDs) to digital payment.
AEF-I-P10013746-001 In December 2020, AEE-PV (together with two other partners) was retained as preferred bidder for the ESSOR Mini-Grid Project in the DRC, which aims to improve access to electricity in isolated cities by means of hybrid solar mini-grids implemented under long-term concessional structures. Concession agreements were signed in June 2021. The project will implement three independent mini-grids in the cities of Bumba, Gemena and Isiro (each with a population of over 150k people).
MASSIF-P10005980-001 In 2020 and 2021, Tamweelcom’s lending activity was limited to well-performing clients. In addition, portfolio quality deteriorated due to a less favorable risk environment under Covid-19 lockdown measures. FMO’s USD 10mln Risk Sharing Facility and Capacity Development support should enable Tamweelcom to continue supporting its clients and reach additional micro/small business in line with its social mission. In addition to being underserved by local banks, this segment's income stream is highly vulnerable to Covid-19 restrictions.
MASSIF-P00020994-002 The funding activity consists of a packaged deal of a (new) senior loan and the conversion of part of an existing facility, whereby the conversion of the equity is conditional to the loan facility. The loan facility is a USD 10 mln senior unsecured loan, with a tenor of 5 years and 2 year grace period.
MASSIF-P10004295-002 The objective is to establish a partnership between Al Majmoua and one or more MFIs based in the Philippines, aiming at a productive cooperation that will benefit Al Majmoua’s migrant worker clients. The project focuses on Filipino migrants enabling them to set up a business when they return home. It contributes to FMO’s impact objectives of inclusive development, focusing on a minority: migrant workers in Lebanon. It supports Al Majmoua in their social mission to strengthen the livelihoods of vulnerable populations and to address the specific needs of their beneficiaries. This project aligns perfectly with MASSIF’s mandate and the project has the potential to be replicated for migrant workers coming from other countries than the Philippines.