Base de données de financement
The Green Fund – Equity
Current as of: 2025-11-13
Description
The Green Fund provides equity financing to South African private companies, projects, SMEs, municipalities, metros, NGOs, research institutions and universities. It focuses on renewable energy technologies, waste management, water management, sustainable transport, green building technologies and biogas. The Fund supports both the planning/project-preparation stage (up to ZAR 25 million) and investment funding (up to ZAR 70 million) of projects.
Instrument Type
Equity
Preferred funding round/stage for corporate finance
Seed capital
Series A
Series A
Preferred funding round/stage for project finance
Pre-development equity
Development equity
Construction equity
Development equity
Construction equity
Preference of stake in investee
Minority stake preferred
Average exit horizon
Between 5-10 years
Ticket sizes per transaction (EUR)
1 million - 3 million
3 million - 10 million
3 million - 10 million
Currencies used
Local currencies
Eligible market segments
Independent Power Producers
Captive power
Mini-grids
Energy efficiency
E-Mobility
Stand-alone solar systems
Green hydrogen
Battery / Storage
Energy for productive use
Captive power
Mini-grids
Energy efficiency
E-Mobility
Stand-alone solar systems
Green hydrogen
Battery / Storage
Energy for productive use
Special requirements pertaining to gender, diversity and local content
Locally-owned enterprises
Gender lens
Gender lens
Eligible regions under GET.invest mandate
Southern Africa
Eligible countries under GET.invest mandate
South Africa
Instrument Capitalisers
The South African National Treasury
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Eligibility criteria
Details of eligibility criteria are available hereApplication process
Details of the application process are available hereCurrent status of instrument
Active Apply via EmailFund manager
The Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA)
About
The DBSA is a South African government-owned development finance institution. Established in 1983, the DBSA promotes economic growth and regional integration for sustainable development programmes and projects across Africa. The DBSA finances projects in the economic and social infrastructure sectors, including energy, information and communication technology, water and sanitation, transport, health, education and human settlements.