Sabou Capital SME Investment & Growth Support

Sabou Capital offers flexible financing instruments and strategic support to high-growth, tech-enabled Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) operating in secondary regions across Central and West Africa. The firm specifically targets gender-diverse teams and aims to unlock potential in historically overlooked markets. Sabou Capital provides capital ranging from $300,000 to $2,000,000 through Revenue-Based Financing, Impact-Linked Debt, or Ethical (Shariah-Compliant) Financing. Beyond capital, they offer hands-on operational support, guidance, mentorship, and a technical assistance program designed to de-risk investments and accelerate growth. Eligible companies must be Africa-based, for-profit SMEs with core operations in Central or West Africa, particularly in secondary regions, and be generating a minimum of $500,000 in trailing twelve-month revenue or Gross Merchandise Value (GMV). Women-led or women-focused SMEs are particularly aligned with Sabou's gender-lens investing approach. Sabou Capital focuses on sectors such as Renewable Energy and Climate, Healthcare, Agriculture & Agro-processing, Fintech, and Logistics, Mobility & Supply Chain, with a mission to empower businesses and drive sustainable economic growth in their communities.

Interested high-growth tech-enabled SMEs can complete the online Sabou Capital application form.