The Eastern and Southern African Trade and Development Bank (TDB), established in 1985, focuses on financing trade, regional economic integration, and sustainable development across Eastern and Southern Africa. With assets exceeding US$ 5 billion, TDB engages in trade finance, project and infrastructure finance, asset management, and business advisory services. The institution typically participates in debt financing rounds.

Notable portfolio companies include D.Light Design, which has raised $80 million, and Trafigura, with $600 million raised. TDB's investment philosophy centers on fostering economic growth and regional integration through strategic financial support. The bank offers unique value-add services such as business advisory, leveraging its extensive regional expertise to support portfolio companies' growth and sustainability.