EFInA, a Nigeria-based organization, promotes financial inclusion and innovation, funded by DFID and Gates Foundation.
Location
Lagos, NG
Founded
2007
Efina, based in Ikoyi, Nigeria, is a financial sector development organization focused on promoting financial inclusion and innovation within the country. Established in late 2007, Efina is funded by the UK Government's Department for International Development (DFID) and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. The organization primarily provides grants to support initiatives aimed at enhancing access to financial services for underserved populations.
Efina's notable partners include DFID and the Gates Foundation, which underscores its strong backing and credibility in the financial inclusion space. The organization is led by key decision-makers with extensive experience in financial sector development. Efina's investment philosophy centers on creating an inclusive financial system that supports economic growth and development. In addition to funding, Efina offers value-added services such as research, advocacy, and capacity building to ensure the success and sustainability of its portfolio projects.
Efina - Portfolio Snapshot
Portfolio activity breakdown across disclosed investments and stages
