CDC Group
Investment Thesis
CDC Group: Africa's Impact Investor CDC Group, a UK-based development finance institution, is a leading player in the African startup ecosystem. With a focus on Venture and Debt Financing rounds, CDC has built a portfolio of exceptional companies like TeamApt, Jumia, and Greenlight Planet. Their unique approach combines financial investment with impact-driven strategies, empowering African businesses to drive economic growth and social progress across the continent.
Portfolio Preview
A sample from 17 verified portfolio companies.
M-KOPA
M-KOPA has connected more than 500,000 homes in Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda to solar power, with over 500 new homes being added every day.
TradeDepot
TradeDepot enables manufacturers and key distributors keep their brands in stock on the shelves of millions of retail stores across Africa.
Sun King
Sun King designs, distributes and finances Sun King solar home energy solutions to households and businesses who lack reliable access to the grid.
TeamApt
TeamApt is using technology to facilitate financial happiness for Africans
Moniepoint
Moniepoint provides a seamless platform to accept payments digitally, receive credit and access business management tools.
mPharma
mPharma offers solutions to health insurance and pharmaceutical companies to make it easier for patients to afford their medications.
CDC Group: quick facts
- Which startups has CDC Group invested in?
- CDC Group has backed at least 17 African startups, including M-KOPA, TradeDepot, Sun King, TeamApt, Moniepoint and 12 others.
- What stages does CDC Group invest in?
- CDC Group invests at the Series B, Series C and Series A stages.
- Which sectors does CDC Group invest in?
- Its portfolio spans Energy, Financial Services, FinTech, Consumer Goods, Renewable Energy and Retail.
