The Fund for Export Development in Africa
Overview
The Fund for Export Development in Africa (FEDA) is the impact investment subsidiary of the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank), established to provide equity, quasi-equity, and debt capital to address the financing gap needed to transform the trade sector in Africa. It pursues a multi-sector investment strategy along the intra-African trade, value-added export development, and manufacturing value chain.
Investments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spiro | Jun 2026 | Early Funding | Co-investor |
| Spiro | Jun 2026 | Early Funding | Co-investor |
| Kobo360 | Dec 2021 | Series B | Lead |
| Africa Minerals and Metals Processing Platform | Nov 2025 | Strategic | Lead |
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Key People
Abdillahi Mubarak
Investment Manager (Private Equity)
Gaisie Dorgelès YAO
Investment Manager
Sector & Stage Mix
Industry, funding stage, and valuation band breakdowns.
FAQ
Where is The Fund for Export Development in Africa based?
The Fund for Export Development in Africa is headquartered in Kigali, Rwanda.
When was The Fund for Export Development in Africa founded?
The Fund for Export Development in Africa was founded in 2016.
How many portfolio companies does The Fund for Export Development in Africa have?
The Fund for Export Development in Africa has 6 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.
What are some companies in The Fund for Export Development in Africa's portfolio?
Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include Spiro, Spiro, Kobo360, Africa Minerals and Metals Processing Platform.
What was The Fund for Export Development in Africa's most recent investment shown here?
The Fund for Export Development in Africa's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in Spiro in 2026.
What sectors does The Fund for Export Development in Africa focus on?
The Fund for Export Development in Africa focuses on Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Real Estate & PropTech, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Energy & Sustainability, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Energy & Sustainability, Energy & Sustainability, Energy & Sustainability, Enterprise Software.
What company stages does The Fund for Export Development in Africa focus on?
The Fund for Export Development in Africa typically invests at the MultiStage stage.
What is The Fund for Export Development in Africa's AUM?
The Fund for Export Development in Africa's assets under management are estimated between $573.8M and $607.0M.