Fund Description
The Business Partners International Rwanda SME Fund is a US$8 million investment fund for SME's in Rwanda, together with a parrallel US$300,000 Technical Assistance Facility.
Fund Mission
The mission is to deliver finance and technical assistance to local SMEs in a commercially sustainable manner and generate an acceptable return to investors in the Fund.
Vintage Year
2012
Geographic and Industry Investment Targets
Target Industry
Accommodation & food service | Administrative & support services | Arts, entertainment & recreation | Construction | Education | Electricity, gas & air conditioning | Human health & social work | Information & communication | Manufactured Goods | Other services | Professional & technical services | Real estate, design & building | Retail | Transportation & storage | Water, sewerage & waste management | Wholesale
Target Industries Description
SME's
Investment Region(s)
Africa
Countries of Investment
Rwanda
Geographic Target Description
None provided
Impact Investment Targets
Impact Targets
Other
Impact Targets Description
Focus on SMEs: in all stages of growth (25% start up); incorprated in Rwanda (80% Kigali); in all sectors of the economy (excl. Agriculture, On-lenders, Organisations not for gain); owned 30% by women; with bias for indigenous Rwandan entrepreneurs.
Socially Beneficial Products & Services
Other
Environmentally Beneficial Products & Services
None provided