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Afreximbank

Government fundoperating company · company profile

Cairo · Growth · 46 people tracked

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Investment thesis

Afreximbank is a multilateral development-oriented trade finance bank focused on financing, promoting and expanding intra-African and extra-African trade. It provides trade finance, project and infrastructure financing, syndicated loans, guarantees, factoring, insurance and lines of credit to banks, corporates and governments across Africa and the Caribbean (CARICOM). The Bank supports industrialization, export development, food security, energy, healthcare, creative industries and digital trade, and operates programmes such as the Intra-African Trade Fair, PAPSS payment system, and the Fund for Export Development in Africa (FEDA). It works to advance the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) and African economic sovereignty.

Source: firm website, verified Sep 26, 2026.

Stage
Growth
HQ
Cairo, EG
Instruments
Equity · Debt · Grants
Founded
1993
Tracked investments
1

Team · 46 people

from the firm's website
Emeka Uzoigwe· Group Managing Director, Strategy & Product Developmentin
Nyevero Hlupo· Group Managing Director, Finance & Chief Finance Officer
Brian Deaver· CEO, African Medical Center of Excellence (AMCE)
Denny Hamachila Kalyalya· Board of Directors, Class A

Governor of the Bank of Zambia and a Zambian member of Afreximbank's board.

Emmanuel Assiak· CEO, Fund for Export Development in Africa (FEDA) Investment Management Company (FIM)

Listed as CEO of FEDA's investment management company (FIM).

Hassan Elsayed Hassan Abdalla· Board of Directors, Class A

Governor of the Central Bank of Egypt and an Egyptian member of Afreximbank's board.

Okechukwu Ihejirika· Director, Banking Operations and Ag. Chief Operating Officer, Caribbean Region (CARIB)in

Founder mafia

2 people who came through Afreximbank went on to found or lead other companies.

What they invest in

from 1 of 1 portfolio companies

Enterprise Software ×1Logistics & Supply Chain ×1

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Investments · 1 tracked

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Kobo360kobo360.comin𝕏Series BDefunct

Kobo360 operates a platform connecting manufacturers and cargo owners with truck operators for freight movement across Africa, using data analytics and AI to optimize routing, reduce delivery inefficiencies, and provide supply chain visibility.

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Ife Oyedele II(Founder)inObi Ozor(Founder)inOzor Obiora Mathias(Executive Officer, Director)Dr. Obi Ozor(Founder)inOlusegun Owoade(Chief Risk Officer)in

BoardOlawale Ayeni(Director)

Co-investorsAsia Africa Investment & Consulting (AAIC)Future AfricaThe Raba PartnershipTLcom CapitalV8 Capital PartnersY Combinator+8 more

Frequently asked questions

What stage does Afreximbank invest at?
Afreximbank invests at the Growth stage.
What sectors does Afreximbank focus on?
Afreximbank focuses on Advanced Manufacturing, AgTech, Energy, Fintech, Healthtech, Impact & Social Good, Logistics & Supply Chain, Media & Entertainment, Mobility & Transportation, Sector Agnostic, Travel & Hospitality.
Where is Afreximbank located?
Afreximbank is headquartered in Cairo, EG.

Media · Podcasts & interviews

featuring the team

Decryptage - George Elombi, President of Afreximbank – Cameroon

Africa24 English · George Elombi

Afreximbank Trade Finance Seminar: Power To Trade - Haytham El Maayergi

Arise News · Haytham El Maayergi

Africa : George Elombi Begins His Tenure as President of Afreximbank

Africa24 English · George Elombi

Dr George Elombi takes oath of office as President & Chairman of the Board of Directors, Afreximbank

Afreximbank TV · George Elombi

Dr George Elombi is taking the helm at Afreximbank. What can we expect from him?

POA English · George Elombi

🔴 Live – Investiture Ceremony of Dr. George Elombi, 4th President of Afreximbank – 🇪🇬 #Egypt

Africa24 English · George Elombi

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