DGGF - Financing Local SMEs

?? The 10 year anniversary video of DGGF - Financing Local SMEs ?? Since its inception, DGGF - Financing Local SMEs aims to make a lasting contribution to improving the financial ecosystems of frontier markets. We proudly present this video, which highlights this ambition and progress made over the last decade. This video illustrates our collaborations with Nairobi Business Angel Network and Zydii in Kenia, Omnivore in India, and Salkantay Ventures and Manzana verde in Peru? A special thanks to Beeldsterk for designing and creating the video! ??

?? DGGF - Financing Local SMEs is launching a Know Your Customer (KYC) Support Program to boost compliance among our investees ?? DGGF - Financing Local SMEs is partnering with Lessons Learned Ltd, experts in #AntiMoneyLaundering and regulatory compliance. This #KYC Support Program delivers standardized tools, personalized coaching, and peer-learning opportunities to strengthen KYC capabilities, especially in #EmergingMarkets and #FragileStates. ?? Aligned with our mission to foster #ResponsibleInvestment, we are dedicated to enhance financial intermediaries' practices amidst growing regulatory scrutiny and transparency demands. This initiative will empower fund managers to build robust KYC frameworks, reducing risks and promoting a transparent financial ecosystem. Our investment in this program signifies a proactive step in #CapacityBuilding, providing fund managers with the essential tools and insights for improved due diligence and long-term financial sustainability. ?? Learn more about this impactful investment here: ?? https://lnkd.in/e9QXK6dq Image: ?Lessons Learned Ltd

?? Celebrating Climate Innovation with Kilimo! ?? At the DGGF - Financing Local SMEs 10-year milestone event, we had the pleasure of celebrating remarkable achievements from our DGGF portfolio. Kilimo stood out in the category of Climate Action Excellence! ?? Nominated by Salkantay Ventures, Kilimo's revolutionary work in #SustainableAgriculture is transforming the sector. By optimizing water usage with advanced #DataAnalytics, #MachineLearning, and #AI, they combat droughts and enhance farming efficiency across Latin America. ?? Kilimo's impact speaks volumes: managing 220,000 hectares under water efficiency, restoring 8 million m3 of water, and spearheading hyper-local Water Stewardship projects in seven countries. Their initiatives are a beacon of scalability and innovation both in Latin America and globally. ?? Let's celebrate Kilimo's dedication to a more efficient and environmentally friendly future in farming! ?? ?? Learn more about Kilimo's achievement here: https://lnkd.in/ewRzY4N3

?? Congratulations to Bank "LVIV" for being recognized as the Best Corporate Bank and the Best Bank for International Trade in 2025! ?? During the XI Legal Banking Forum, the Financial Club hosted the IX Awards Ceremony for "Banks of the Year 2025". Bank Lviv was honored with the award, recognizing their hard work and determination in promoting sustainable development and providing effective financial solutions. We look forward to making significant #impact! ?? Bank "LVIV" has been an investment of DGGF - Financing Local SMEs since 2024.

?? Investing in sustainable growth in South Asia ?? We are excited to announce a new Business Development Services (BDS) support for our investee Insitor. This initiative is designed to help early-stage businesses in #Pakistan, #India, and #Cambodia enhance their business models, reduce risks, and scale effectively. They are committed to fostering #inclusive economic growth by investing in companies providing essential services to underserved #communities. ?? The BDS Facility, co-funded by British International Investment and FMO - Dutch entrepreneurial development bank, will provide crucial support in financial management, governance, and impact measurement. This empowers businesses to overcome challenges and achieve long-term success. ?? This investment aligns with our broader mission to enhance access to financing and #capacitybuilding for high-impact businesses in #emergingmarkets. Together, this investment enables us to open new doors for sustainable #entrepreneurship and #economic development! ?? Learn more about this impactful investment here: ?? https://lnkd.in/eGvmvb2r Image: ? Insitor Partners

?? Transforming Emerging Markets with the Market Creation Platform (MCP) Securing finance is a significant challenge for #SMEs in emerging markets, especially for female and first-time fund managers. To tackle this challenge, DGGF - Financing Local SMEs and FMO - Dutch entrepreneurial development bank, with support from the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs, launched the Market Creation Platform. ???? MCP is dedicated to dismantling investment barriers and fostering #sustainable investment #ecosystems in regions with high needs. By providing seed capital and addressing regulatory obstacles, we support early-stage enterprises to flourish! ?? We're excited to announce MCP's first investment towards African Renaissance Ventures (ARV), which manages the Horn of Africa Fund I. This fund supports early-stage SMEs across Ethiopia, Uganda, Rwanda, and Tanzania. A notable investment of ARV is in Emata, a Ugandan #fintech company boosting #foodsecurity through affordable digital loans for farmers. ???? Together, we can build #inclusive and resilient markets that drive sustainable #impact! ?? Want to learn more about the Market Creation Platform? Please check out our newsitem on the DGGF website (https://lnkd.in/dN_mqwXP) ?? Image:??DGGF

?? Exciting News from Foxmont Philippine Ventures Fund III! ?? We're thrilled to announce that Foxmont Capital Partners Philippine Ventures Fund III is continuing its mission to support tech-enabled growth for Philippine SMEs! ??Foxmont Philippine Ventures Fund III is a #venture #capital firm investing in SMEs through equity and quasi-equity instruments. They are sector-agnostic, focusing on #tech #opportunities across various sectors like: E-commerce, Fintech, Logistics, Media, Food & Agricultural Technology, Health Technology, Education Technology & Insurance Technology. ?? DGGF - Financing Local SMEs commits to support Foxmont - empowering the next wave of tech-enabled SMEs in the Philippines! ?? ??To learn more about this investment, please check out the full announcement here: https://lnkd.in/eexmRA6K Image: ? Foxmont Capital Partners

?? Kyna English Secures Series B Funding ?? We're happy to announce that Kyna English (Kyna Pte. Ltd.) has successfully secured a Series B funding round led by Asia Business Builders (ABB), with participation from DTP Education Solutions (DTP) and Co-founder and CEO, Ms. Ho Hong Bao Tram. Launched in 2020, Kyna English offers personalized #online #English #learning, serving over 130,000 learners with more than 15,000 classes daily. What’s Next?? ?? Integrating #AI and machine learning to personalize learning experiences. ?? Strengthening our presence in #Vietnam and expanding into #Thailand, #Indonesia, and #Laos. ?? Launching Kyna AI Tutor for #interactive and #personalized #learning. Kyna English (Kyna Pte. Ltd.) is an investment of the?Asia Business Builders which is supported through?DGGF - Financing Local SMEs, promoting sustainable growth in Vietnam. ??

?? Investment Funds for Local SMEs in Francophone Africa - Boosting Tech-MKB Revenue Growth ?? We are excited to announce the partnership between Saviu Ventures II and DGGF - Financing Local SMEs to support the growth of tech-enabled SMEs in #Francophone #Africa. ?? Saviu Ventures II is a #venture #capital #und that specializes in investing in small and medium-sized businesses through various financial instruments. With a sector-agnostic approach, Saviu II focuses on #tech and tech-enabled B2B/B2B2C companies, particularly those with asset-light business models. ? By providing investment capital and knowledge transfer, Saviu Ventures II aims to stimulate #revenue #growth and #economic #impact in Francophone Africa. The fund's commitment to supporting local entrepreneurs and #fostering #innovation will contribute to the development of the region's tech-MKB sector. ?? To learn more about this investment, please check out the full announcement here:? ??https://lnkd.in/eutbPuk7

?? Celebrating 10 years of impact! DGGF hosted a knowledge-sharing event last October in Amsterdam, bringing together 160 stakeholders from 35 countries. ?? During the event, various #valuable #lessons were shared by participants. Key lessons included: ?? the importance of #tailored client segmentation, ?? taking #risks, ?? and leveraging #public #funding. The diverse group of attendees, including DFIs, local capital providers, and international investors, enriched the discussions and highlighted the value of partnerships and learning from failures. Looking ahead, DGGF aims to further refine and scale SME finance approaches, driving sustainable development and creating a more #inclusive #financial #ecosystem. Here's to the next years of growth and innovation! ?? For more detailed information and key insights: https://lnkd.in/dPz2eVY7.