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 Strengthening market access through funding diversification Lewis Group has returned to the public bond market after 13 years, raising R1.1 billion through a senior unsecured bond auction. Read more DEALS Absa supports multi-family residential growth with a R355 million Social Loan for Live Easy Absa Corporate and Investment Banking (CIB) has provided a R355 million Social Loan to multi-family residential developer Live Easy, which reinforces a growing relationship aimed at expanding access to quality, affordable rental housing in South Africa. Read more DEALS Supporting cleaner fuels and long-term energy resilience Natref is investing in refinery upgrades that support cleaner-fuel readiness, operational continuity and South Africa’s inland fuel supply. Read more
