Financing for Agri-SMEs in Africa (FASA) is a fund-of-funds initiative managed by Investisseurs & Partenaires (I&P). It aims to address the financing gap faced by African agricultural businesses by investing in funds that provide capital to agri-SMEs.
FASA supports investment funds working across agricultural value chains, including farming, food processing, agritech, livestock, agricultural services and climate-smart agriculture.
Funding Available
Eligible investment funds can receive between $2 million and $10 million in catalytic capital, alongside technical assistance and capacity-building support.
FASA's investments are designed to attract additional investors and help participating funds finance more agricultural businesses.
This is not a grant programme. FASA does not provide direct funding to individual entrepreneurs or agribusinesses.
Who Can Apply?
FASA primarily targets emerging and established investment fund managers raising capital to invest in African agricultural SMEs.
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Eligible funds must:
- Have a local presence in Africa, with at least one senior investment professional based or expected to be based on the continent.
- Provide initial investment amounts ranging from $15,000 to $5 million per SME.
- Allocate at least 30% of their investable capital to agricultural SMEs in Africa.
- Meet FASA's environmental, social, gender and impact requirements.
- Maintain relevant investment documentation and a data room.
How to Apply
Interested investment fund managers should:
- Visit the official FASA website.
- Review the investment eligibility criteria.
- Prepare their fund presentation and relevant investment documentation.
- Contact FASA by emailing info.FASA@ietp.com to express interest and submit their fund deck.
Application Deadline
Applications are accepted on a rolling basis, subject to FASA's investment process and current funding priorities.
Disclaimer
Edfrica shares opportunities for informational purposes only. Interested applicants should confirm eligibility and investment conditions through the official organisation.
