Development Bank of Southern Africa
Overview
Development Bank of Southern Africa is a government-owned development finance institution that provides sustainable infrastructure project preparation, finance, and implementation support to accelerate socio-economic development in South Africa and the broader African continent.
Investments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hyphen Hydrogen Energy | Dec 2023 | Debt | Lead |
| H1 Holdings | - | Early Funding | Lead |
| Smile Communications Nigeria Limited | Sep 2015 | Debt | Co-investor |
| Zimi Charge | Jun 2026 | VC Round | Lead |
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Key People
Paul Kibuuka
Managing Director
Moeketsi Lesibe
Project Manager - Partner A District
Phehello Makoa - Pr Tech Eng.
Head Partner-A-District Programmes
Ben Hlatshwayo
Principal Capital Markets
Billy Coetzee
Principal Deal Origination & Transacting
Bongolethu Bacela
SADC Principal Deal Originator
Bothwell Manikai
Principal - Infrastructure Financing, South Africa & International
Brian Dlamini
Principal Deal Originator - SADC
BTRM Lelethu Magogotya
Principal Credit & Market Risk Governance
Craig Bezuidenhout
Principal - Funding Desk
Elliott Monama
Principal - Project Preapration Division
Fa Mulumba
Principal Investment Officer - Project Preparation
George Finger
Principal ICT Specialist
Gerrit Kok
Principal Investment Officer
Happy Nyalungu
Principal Deal Originator
Hulisani Makhuvha
Principal Deal Originator (SADC)
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Sector & Stage Mix
Industry, funding stage, and valuation band breakdowns.
FAQ
Where is Development Bank of Southern Africa based?
Development Bank of Southern Africa is headquartered in Midrand, South Africa.
When was Development Bank of Southern Africa founded?
Development Bank of Southern Africa was founded in 1983.
How many portfolio companies does Development Bank of Southern Africa have?
Development Bank of Southern Africa has 11 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.
What are some companies in Development Bank of Southern Africa's portfolio?
Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include Hyphen Hydrogen Energy, H1 Holdings, Smile Communications Nigeria Limited, Zimi Charge.
What was Development Bank of Southern Africa's most recent investment shown here?
Development Bank of Southern Africa's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in Zimi Charge in 2026.
What sectors does Development Bank of Southern Africa focus on?
Development Bank of Southern Africa focuses on Telecommunications & Networking, Energy & Sustainability, Energy & Sustainability, Telecommunications & Networking, Energy & Sustainability, Energy & Sustainability, Real Estate & PropTech, Energy & Sustainability, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Energy & Sustainability, Energy & Sustainability, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Energy & Sustainability, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Frontier & Industrial Tech, FinTech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Consumer & Commerce.
What company stages does Development Bank of Southern Africa focus on?
Development Bank of Southern Africa typically invests at the MultiStage stage.
What is Development Bank of Southern Africa's AUM?
Development Bank of Southern Africa's assets under management are estimated between $7.0B and $7.0B.