Proparco

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Investor type

VC / PE / Debt fund

Founded

1977

AUM

$6 000 M

Location

Paris, Île-de-France, France

Investment Ticket

$10-50 m

Investment Stage

Series A Series B Late Stage (Series C+)

Region of investment

Africa Middle East Europe South America North America Asia

ESG Focus

Impact investor
Investor profile last updated: 21 August, 2026

Profile

Proparco is a development finance institution based in France, established in 1977 as a subsidiary of the French Development Agency (AFD Group). It focuses on funding and supporting businesses and financial institutions to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Proparco operates with a strong impact objective, aiming to foster sustainable and resilient economies, protect the planet, and reduce inequalities. It stands out due to its commitment to providing technical assistance alongside financial solutions such as loans, investments, and guarantees to enhance the impact of its financings.

The institution invests across a variety of sectors including agriculture, urban development, education, energy, sustainable industries, infrastructure, healthcare, and financial services. Proparco's geographical focus spans Africa, Asia, Latin America, Eurasia, and the Middle East. Its financial support is directed towards start-ups, micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs), financial institutions, and investment funds. Proparco has a particular emphasis on promoting sustainable and inclusive finance, leveraging partnerships with entities such as the European Union and other European Development Finance Institutions.

Notable investments include companies like BasiGo - reshaping urban transport in Africa, and Beacon Power Services - harnessing data for Africa’s energy transition. Proparco is well-regarded for its role in mobilizing resources and expertise to accelerate economic transformation in its focus regions, facilitating projects valued at over €2.5 billion annually.

Industry

Healthcare Services Foodtech Food and Beverage Fintech Financial Services Education Consumer Products Agriculture Industrial Software Infrastructure Energy

Contacts

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Gregory Clemente CEO, Board member
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Rémy Rioux Chairman
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FAQs about Proparco

Proparco is a venture capital and private equity firm that also operates as a debt fund. It backs companies at Series A, Series B and Late Stage (Series C+), writing tickets of $10-50 m.
Proparco is located in Paris, Île-de-France, France.
Proparco was founded in 1977.
Proparco invests in companies and startups in Healthcare Services, Foodtech, Food and Beverage, Fintech, Financial Services, Education, Consumer Products, Agriculture, Industrial, Software, Infrastructure, Energy.
Proparco invests in companies and startups in Africa, Middle East, Europe, South America, North America, Asia.
Proparco invests in companies and startups at Series A, Series B, Late Stage (Series C+).
Proparco usually invests $10-50 m on average.
Proparco has around $6 000m assets under management.
Yes, Proparco is impact investor.
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