GroFin opens 16th office across Africa and MENA, to invest in SMEs in Senegal
GroFin, a pioneering SME development financier, has opened its office in Senegal, furthering its expansion into West Africa’s Francophone belt after Ivory Coast.With the opening of this office,...
View ArticleDr Joachim Nagel, Executive Board Member at KFW, Visits Arabella for Aluminum...
GroFin Managers Jordan arranged a visit for Dr Joachim Nagel, Executive Board Member of the German government-owned development bank, KFW, to one of Nomou Jordan funded and supported clients in the...
View ArticleGroFin and the USAID East Africa Trade and Investment Hub partner to increase...
GroFin, a development financier which specialises in providing finance and support to small and growing businesses, has received a grant from USAID East AfricaTrade and Investment Hub (“the Hub”). The...
View ArticleGroFin Kenya hosts agribusiness event for SMEs
On 22nd June, GroFin Kenya engaged over 30 entrepreneurs and business owners at the Sheraton Four Points Hotel in a morning workshop focused on Alternative Finance for Agribusiness and Food Processing...
View ArticleGroFin wins CFI.co’s Best SME Social Impact Finance Africa Award 2017
GroFin has won the prestigious SME Social Impact Finance Africa award by London-based financial publication CFI.co (Capital Finance International). The development financier was conferred the award...
View ArticleGroFin nominated by CFI.co as Best SME Social Impact Financier in Africa
GroFin has been nominated by London based financial publication CFI.co (Capital Finance International) for its prestigious SME Social Impact Finance award for Africa. It may be noted that, as at close...
View ArticleHow GroFin measures impact on jobs
One of our investors recently asked us to explain the difference between jobs created and jobs sustained. GroFin Impact Specialist,Roubesh Jhumun, answered this question.Jobs Created or Direct Jobs...
View ArticleHarnessing capital to support Africa's growth companies: GroFin WA Regional...
GroFin West Africa Regional Director, Gwen Abiola-Oloke, was invited to the African Development Bank's inaugural African launch of the ‘Companies to Inspire Africa 2017’ Report on Wednesday, 26 April...
View ArticleGroFin releases its annual report for 2016
The last week of April witnessed the release of GroFin's Annual Report for 2016, showcasing the impact generated by its investments into small and growing businesses in vital needs sectors across its...
View ArticleGroFin launches Ivory Coast office
The launch ceremony for GroFin's 14th country office in Ivory Coast, was held on 6th April 2017, at Cocody, Abidjan. The ceremony was graced by chief guest Tuo Nangalourou Seydou, Directeur de...
View ArticleGroFin Rwanda celebrates its 10th anniversary
GroFin Rwanda greeted its clients and partners on the occasion of its 10th year anniversary, celebrated on 4th April 2017. It is exactly 10 years ago to the day that the Rwanda office was set up to...
View ArticleGroFin MENA Regional Director touches upon SME challenges at SME World Summit
GroFin was invited to be part of the SME World Summit 2017, in recognition of its leading role in growing the SME sector in Africa and the Middle East. The landmark event saw Mohamed Hawary, GroFin...
View ArticleGroFin targets growth SMEs that need funding outside formal set-up: CEO
GroFin CEO Guido Boysen was invited to speak at the Africa Finance and Investment Forum held from 13th to 16th February in the vibrant city of Nairobi, Kenya. Guido explained how financial institutions...
View ArticleNetherlands funds flexible loans for small businesses in Jordan
Call centre workers receive calls from female customers for taxi booking jobs at Noor Jordan for Transport — Taxi Moumayaz (Special Taxi) in Amman, Jordan, March 24, 2016. REUTERS/Muhammad...
View ArticleOman’s Five Ocean Fisheries makes local impact while exporting 70-80% of catch
“With more than 18 years’ experience in the fisheries sector, we knew Dawood had it in him to make it big. With the right finance and strategic assistance on business and financial planning, we set...
View ArticleAfrican cuisine my recipe for success
Success for Kenyan entrepreneur Pamela Muyeshi has been muscling out the international brands in the local food industry space and setting up African cuisine at the high tableBy OTIATO GUGUYUCaption:...
View ArticleUganda holds 8th banking and Insurance Expo
Financial sector players gathered in Kampala for the 8th banking, Finance and Insurance Expo held across 25th and 26th of May.The Expo took place at the Golf Course Hotel, Kampala, and attracted 50...
View ArticleGroFin Ghana honoured at the 2nd West Africa SME International Awards of...
GroFin Ghana received the West Africa SME Award of Excellence as Ghana’s best and unique organisation for SME Development and Growth 2016 at a well-attended awards ceremony held at the British Council...
View ArticleCaught in the middle
Big and tiny firms often find it easier to borrow than medium-sized oneKAMPALA: The name of the Grand Global Hotel suggests no want of ambition. But the project ran into financial problems before...
View ArticleGroFin Jordan organises North Badia workshop
On 17th March 2016, the GroFin Jordan team had the honour of visiting the North Badia/ Mafraq city jointly with HH Sharifa Zein Al-Sharaf Bint Nasser, Chairperson of the Hashemite fund for Development...
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