Original disclosure @ FMO website
Updated in EWS Apr 9, 2018
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WHO IS OUR CLIENT
Schulze Global Ethiopia Growth and Transformation Fund I is the first private equity fund established to focus on investments in Ethiopia. The fund's preferred sectors will include agriculture and agro-processing, manufacturing, real estate, healthcare, education and eco-tourism.
FUNDING OBJECTIVE
We expect excellent impact on the Ethiopian private equity fund market, in which the fund is a first mover, since risk capital is still scarce in the SME segment. In addition to providing capital, the fund will actively support the growth strategy of the SMEs in which it invests (for example, by playing a role in the companies' boards of directors and supporting management).
WHY WE FUND THIS PROJECT
This fund is a solid opportunity to create impact in a low-income country. We will work confidently with a strong team of investment professionals based in Addis Ababa with local networks, deal experience and deep knowledge of the business and political environment in Ethiopia, backed by a sponsor with a track record in emerging markets private equity bringing the requisite operational support.
FMO
South Africa
+27 11 507 2500
joburg-office@fmo.nl
ACCOUNTABILITY MECHANISM OF FMO
Communities who believe they will be negatively affected by a project funded by the Dutch Development Bank (FMO) may be able to file a complaint with the Independent Complaints Mechanism, which is the joint independent accountability mechanism of the Dutch Development Bank (FMO) and the German Investment Corporation (KfW) . A complaint can be filed in writing, by email, post, or online. The complaint can be filed in English or any other language of the complainant. The Independent Complaints Mechanism is comprised of a three-member Independent Expert Panel and it can provide either problem-solving, compliance review or both, in either order. Additional information about this accountability mechanism, including a guide and template for filing a complaint, can be found at: https://www.fmo.nl/independent-complaints-mechanism.