Row rect Shape Decorative svg added to bottom Driving Impact Through Purposeful Capital Absa | Corporate and Investment Banking > Insights and Events > Driving Impact Through Purposeful Capital SHARE As Original Bookrunner, Mandated Lead Arranger and Facility Agent, Absa played a lead role in providing a $100 million debt facility for LeapFrog’s Emerging Consumer Fund IV and the structuring of the fund. LeapFrog Investments is a pioneering impact investor committed to scaling businesses that deliver essential financial services, healthcare, and climate solutions across Africa and Asia. With over $2.8bn in committed capital, LeapFrog is driving large-scale change in private equity by investing in high-growth companies that serve more than half a billion consumers and support 33 million jobs via the MSMEs they finance and protect. Leveraging our robust balance sheet and deep Pan-African expertise, we structured a debt and fund financing solution that allows LeapFrog to deepen its impact – enabling the firm to expand access to capital, accelerate innovation, and drive job creation in sectors critical to sustainable development. By supporting Emerging Consumer Fund IV, we reaffirm our commitment to mobilising purpose-driven capital and advancing inclusive, sustainability-aligned projects across the continent and beyond. Together with LeapFrog, we are shaping a more resilient, sustainable, and equitable future for emerging markets. Contact Shyam Ganda for more information https://cib.absa.africa/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/file_example_MP3_700KB.mp3 Related Articles DEALS Clean Power. Multiplied. Accelerating solar infrastructure with R2.1 billion for a resilient, diversified energy market. Absa Corporate and Investment Banking has jointly arranged and financed Anthem’s 475 MW Notsi Solar PV Project, a landmark solar development led by Anthem - a leading independent power producer in South Africa. The total cost for the Notsi Solar PV Project was circa R8.7 billion Read more DEALS Strengthening sustainable mining success Absa Corporate and Investment Banking has supported Tharisa Minerals (Pty) Ltd in advancing its next phase of growth through a multi-currency Platinum Group Metals (PGM) offtake-based Prepayment Facility. Read more DEALS At the forefront of scaling energy progress Absa Corporate and Investment Banking acted as Joint Mandated Lead Arranger, Senior Lender and Hedge Provider on the R3.4 billion financing of Mulilo Energy Holdings’ 219MW Orkney solar PV project. Read more
