Africaspotlight on our activities

The key to the region’s development lies in supporting micro‑entrepreneurs, who form the backbone of local economies. Smallholder farmers — representing 60% of the population — play a crucial role in ensuring food security. This is why Alterfin has expanded its activities across the continent.

We support microfinance institutions with a strong presence in rural areas, enabling micro‑entrepreneurs to finance and grow their activities. These institutions are essential for reaching communities that remain excluded from traditional financial systems.

In agriculture, we work with businesses that bring together thousands of smallholder farmers across 9 value chains: avocado, spices (chillies), cocoa, coconut oil, nuts, rice, coffee, dates, and fruits & vegetables. Many agricultural enterprises struggle to secure the initial funding needed to develop their activities. For more than half of them, Alterfin is the first lender, and our involvement acts as a catalyst to attract additional investors, donors and buyers.

We are active in 12 countries: the Democratic Republic of Congo, Ghana, Ivory Coast, Kenya, Morocco, Rwanda, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Tanzania, Tunisia, Uganda, and Zambia.

Our investment managers based in Ivory Coast and Kenya ensure a continuous presence in the region and maintain a deep understanding of the needs of our partners and the communities they serve.

Want to know more about our presence in other regions?‍

1. Our activities in Latin-America
2. Our activities in Asia‍