Invest in Africa
For U.S. investors looking to identify or expand investment in African markets.
Not sure where to start?
Contact us at prosperafrica@usaid.govHow Prosper Africa Can Help
Business environment reforms and rapid growth across Africa create attractive investment opportunities. Prosper Africa helps facilitate investments and reduce their risk.
The Prosper Africa toolkit below includes resources to help you identify new investment opportunities, scale up existing investments, and lower costs.
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Debt Financing
The U.S. International Development Finance Corporation provides direct loans and guarantees of between $1 million and $1 billion for tenors as long as 25 years, with specific programs targeting small and medium U.S. businesses.
Learn moreEquity Financing
The U.S. International Development Finance Corporation provides equity financing to projects making a positive impact in the developing world or advancing U.S. foreign policy.
Learn moreDFC Grants and Technical Assistance
The U.S. International Development Finance Corporation offers grants and technical assistance to its projects. This complements the grants and technical assistance provided by the U.S. Agency for International Development and U.S. Trade and Development Agency.
Learn morePolitical Risk Insurance
Political risk insurance from the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation provides coverage for losses incurred from currency inconvertibility, government interference, or political violence, including terrorism. Insurance covers exposures from $1 million to $1 billion.
Learn moreDFC Health & Prosperity Initiative
The U.S. International Development Finance Corporation's Health & Prosperity Initiative mobilizes private sector investment in support of global health resilience. It seeks to invest between $5 million and $500 million per project.
Learn moreUSAID Trade & Investment Programs
The U.S. Agency for International Development's programs provide businesses and investors the support they need to grow, including business consulting, transaction facilitation, and more.
Learn morePower Africa Toolbox for Electricity Sector
The Toolbox draws on the combined knowledge, programs, and funds of 12 U.S. Government agencies and 19 Development partners to unlock obstacles facing private sector power deals in sub-Saharan Africa.