The Regional Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Investment Fund for Sub-Saharan Africa (REGMIFA, S.A.) is pleased to announce a new investment of USD 13 million into the fund’s A Shares by KfW.
This commitment further strengthens REGMIFA’s mission to foster financial inclusion and support the growth of micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) and access to basic services for low- and middle-income households across Sub-Saharan Africa. By channeling resources to local financial intermediaries, REGMIFA enables underserved entrepreneurs to access affordable financing, create jobs, and build sustainable livelihoods. These investments are instrumental in advancing key sectors such as education, agriculture, and clean energy, alongside traditional microfinance and SME banking.
“We are delighted to welcome this new investment of our longstanding partner KfW, which highlights the continued confidence in REGMIFA’s impact and performance,” said Laure Wessemius-Chibrac, Chairwoman of the REGMIFA Board. “The additional capital will allow us to extend financing to more local financial institutions, ultimately empowering thousands of small businesses that are vital to Africa’s economic resilience.”
“With the new investment of USD 13 million from KfW’s own funds, we want to underline and continue our long-standing support for REGMIFA. Since its establishment in 2010, in which KfW was already involved with trust funds from the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development, BMZ, REGMIFA has proven itself as a partner for promoting MSMEs and combating poverty in Sub-Saharan Africa.” added Stephanie Lindemann-Kohrs, Director Global Equity and Funds of KfW.
This new investment highlights KfW’s role in mobilizing resources for inclusive development and reinforces REGMIFA’s track record in promoting responsible finance, supporting women entrepreneurs, and fostering economic resilience across the region. Since its inception in 2010, REGMIFA has mobilized public and private investments to address the financing gap for MSMEs in Sub-Saharan Africa. Managed by Symbiotics, REGMIFA has provided more than USD 700 million in financing to local financial institutions, reaching more than 2 million entrepreneurs and households in 27 African countries.
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About REGMIFA
The Regional MSME Investment Fund for Sub-Saharan Africa (REGMIFA, S.A.) was established in 2010 to promote financial inclusion and private sector development by providing debt financing to local financial institutions serving micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises and access to basic services for low- and middle-income households across Sub-Saharan Africa. By combining public and private investments, REGMIFA mobilizes resources to foster entrepreneurship, job creation, and sustainable development in the region. The Fund is managed by Symbiotics Asset Management S.A., a leading impact investment firm. regmifa.com
About Symbiotics
Symbiotics is the leading market access platform for impact investing, dedicated to private markets in emerging and frontier economies. The group offers investment, asset management and capacity building services. Since 2005, we have originated over 8,200 investments representing more than USD 10.5 billion for 608 companies in 99 countries. We manage an aggregate portfolio of USD 2.5 billion spread across 19 funds and mandates. Our portfolio companies have also benefited from over 170 technical assistance projects worth more than USD 19 million. symbioticsgroup.com
About KfW
KfW Group, founded in 1948, is the German promotional bank and one of the world’s leading promotional banks. It is 80% owned by the Federal Government and 20% by the federal states.
KfW Development Bank carries out Financial Cooperation (FC) projects with developing countries and emerging economies on behalf of the German Federal Government, especially the Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ). The experts at KfW’s head office in Frankfurt am Main and more than 60 international offices cooperate with partners all over the world. The promotional financing strengthens economic perspectives, improves the infrastructure, combats poverty and hunger and protects the climate and the environment as well as peace and security – in a common interest. KfW Development Bank is a competent and strategic adviser for current development policy issues. kfw.de
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Media Contact:
Samy Derradji, Head of Corporate Communication, Symbiotics
samy.derradji@symbioticsgroup.com
