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FSD Africa
AddedFeb 15, 2024
UpdatedJun 28, 2026
FSD Africa

FSD Africa

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FSD Africa: A UK-funded agency catalyzing robust, efficient financial market development in Africa.

Location
Nairobi, Nairobi County, KE
Founded
2012
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FSD Africa is a specialist development agency funded by the UK’s Department for International Development, focusing on catalyzing robust and efficient financial market development across Africa. The firm works across various sectors and stages, aiming to build financial markets that support sustainable economic growth and development in the region.

Notable portfolio companies include Nithio Holdings, which has raised $4.5 million. FSD Africa's investment philosophy centers on creating impactful financial solutions that address key challenges in African markets. The agency offers unique value-add services such as promoting green financial markets, gender bonds, and innovative mobility solutions, exemplified by their work in transforming Kenya's transport sector with electric motorcycles.

FSD Africa - Portfolio Snapshot

Portfolio activity breakdown across disclosed investments and stages

Total Investments1
Current Portfolio Count1
Total Portfolio Exits0

Top Investment Stages

Series Unknown1 (100.0%)

Stage Mix

Series Unknown 100%

Concentration shown as share of disclosed investments by stage.

Recent Investments

Nithio Holdings logo

Nithio Holdings

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FSD Africa - Classification

NAICS
  • 520000Finance and Insurance
SIC
  • 6000Depository Institutions
Show 2 more industry codes
NAICS
  • 920000Public Administration
SIC
  • 9100Executive, Legislative, And General Government, Except Finance