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title: "Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA)"
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# Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA)

The Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA) is a development finance institution wholly owned by the government of South Africa. It is headquartered at Headway Hill, 1258 Lever Road, Midrand, Gauteng, South Africa, and focuses on financing infrastructure and socio economic development in South Africa and the wider region. In its investment activity in Africa, DBSA participates in early and growth stage financing, including venture rounds, Series A, and Series B transactions. Based on available data, it has committed capital to companies operating in South Africa and Kenya, with a sector focus that includes travel and mobility, energy and utilities, and fintech. Investments include funding for Zimi Charge, an electric mobility and energy platform in South Africa, and AZA Finance, a cross border payments and foreign exchange provider in Kenya. DBSA’s support for Zimi Charge aligns with its broader mandate to promote sustainable infrastructure and green economy initiatives, including the expansion of electric mobility infrastructure. Through such investments, the institution contributes to improved access to innovative energy solutions and transport services, while supporting private sector participation in infrastructure development across the continent.

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The Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA) is a development finance institution wholly owned by the government of South Africa. It is headquartered at Headway Hill, 1258 Lever Road, Midrand, Gauteng, South Africa, and focuses on financing infrastructure and socio economic development in South Africa and the wider region. In its investment activity in Africa, DBSA participates in early and growth stage financing, including venture rounds, Series A, and Series B transactions. Based on available data, it has committed capital to companies operating in South Africa and Kenya, with a sector focus that includes travel and mobility, energy and utilities, and fintech. Investments include funding for Zimi Charge, an electric mobility and energy platform in South Africa, and AZA Finance, a cross border payments and foreign exchange provider in Kenya. DBSA’s support for Zimi Charge aligns with its broader mandate to promote sustainable infrastructure and green economy initiatives, including the expansion of electric mobility infrastructure. Through such investments, the institution contributes to improved access to innovative energy solutions and transport services, while supporting private sector participation in infrastructure development across the continent.

## Recorded investments

| Product | URL | Stage | Amount | Date |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Zimi Charge | /zimi-charge | Venture Round | 3000000 | 2026-06-01T00:00:00.000Z |
| Zimi Charge | /zimi-charge | Series A | 50000000 | 2026-06-01T00:00:00.000Z |
| AZA Finance | /aza-finance | Series B | 15000000 | 2019-10-01T00:00:00.000Z |

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