Development Bank of Southern Africa

General contacts
Investor type

PE / VC

Founded

1983

AUM

$7 030 M

Location

Midrand, Gauteng, South Africa

Investment Ticket

$10-50 m

Investment Stage

Series B Seed Late Stage (Series C+)

Region of investment

Africa
Investor profile last updated: 21 August, 2026

Profile

The Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA) is a development finance institution based in Midrand, South Africa, established in 1983. It is wholly owned by the South African Government and focuses on accelerating sustainable socio-economic development across South Africa and the broader Southern African Development Community (SADC). The DBSA team includes professionals with expertise in infrastructure finance and development, working to enhance the quality of life through strategic investments.

DBSA invests in a wide range of sectors including infrastructure, energy, climate finance, and telecommunications. It provides financial and non-financial support for projects from conception to implementation, focusing on social and economic infrastructure. The bank's services include infrastructure planning, project preparation, fund management, and maintenance. DBSA's investments are primarily in the Southern African region, with a strong emphasis on sustainable and environmentally-friendly infrastructure solutions.

Notable projects supported by DBSA include the Lobito Corridor Railway Project and partnerships to expand South Africa's transmission network. The bank's commitment to regional integration and development is reflected in its diverse portfolio, which aims to foster economic growth and regional cooperation.

Industry

Agriculture Education Edtech Financial Services Fintech Other Energy HealthTech ClimateTech Telecommunications Infrastructure Transportation

Development Bank of Southern Africa Funds

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Development Bank of Southern Africa Fund I
Fund of funds
Financial Services
Fintech
Transportation
Infrastructure
Energy
Seed
Series A
Series B
Africa
$5-10 m
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January 2023

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Boitumelo Mosako Executive Director (Chief Executive Officer)
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Nungo Makhuvha Principal Credit Officer
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FAQs about Development Bank of Southern Africa

Development Bank of Southern Africa is a venture capital and private equity firm. It backs companies at Series B, Seed and Late Stage (Series C+), writing tickets of $10-50 m.
Development Bank of Southern Africa is located in Midrand, Gauteng, South Africa.
Development Bank of Southern Africa was founded in 1983.
Development Bank of Southern Africa invests in companies and startups in Agriculture, Education, Edtech, Financial Services, Fintech, Other, Energy, HealthTech, ClimateTech, Telecommunications, Infrastructure, Transportation.
Development Bank of Southern Africa invests in companies and startups in Africa.
Development Bank of Southern Africa invests in companies and startups at Series B, Seed, Late Stage (Series C+).
Development Bank of Southern Africa usually invests $10-50 m on average.
Development Bank of Southern Africa has around $7 030m assets under management.
Development Bank of Southern Africa last fund was created/launched in 2023-01-10
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