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Proparco (PROPARCO)

Key facts

  • Established in 1977
  • Ownership: Public

Latest update: 03/12/2021

Products

  • Equity and quasi-equity stakes
  • Loans
  • Guarantees
  • Other services

Equity and Quasi-Equity Stakes

  • Proparco may make direct investments in companies:
    - Direct or indirect minority equity investments
    - Subordinated or equity loans
    - Shareholders’ current accounts
    - Convertible bonds or bonds redeemable for shares

Loans

  • Proparco can provide direct loans to companies:
    - Between EUR 3 million and EUR 100 million
    - Loans are available in hard currency and some local currencies
    - Repayment tenors of up to 20 years with grace periods when warranted

Guarantees

  • Proparco can provide guarantees to a company’s bank for a loan to support the company’s operations or expansion plans

Other Services

  • Proparco offers technical assistance to its clients in response and in addition to its financial support—these services aim to support responsible practices and innovative initiatives of the private sector and thereby strengthen the impact of Proparco’s investments on local development
  • Proparco also offers specific products to promote development in emerging markets through private equity funds, as well as products to promote the development of SMEs, the private sector, electrification, and renewable power in Africa


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