Entrepreneurs Catalyst Hub (ECH) is onboarding post-revenue African businesses seeking growth-stage debt financing, linked to an institutional investor within our ecosystem.
This opportunity supports scalable businesses with strong fundamentals and measurable local impact.
💰 Financing Snapshot
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Instrument: Senior secured debt
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Ticket Size: CHF 300,000 – 1,000,000
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Tenor: 2–5 years
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Use of Funds: Working capital • Capex • Expansion
📈 Who Should Apply
Eligible businesses must meet the following criteria:
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Post-revenue and profitable
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Operating for 6 years or less
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Clear growth and scaling trajectory
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Demonstrated job creation, sustainability, or local impact
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Target Sectors:
Agriculture • Energy • Finance • Healthcare • Education • Logistics
🇨🇭 Swiss Connection Requirement
Applicants must have at least one of the following:
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Swiss investors or shareholders
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Swiss suppliers or partners
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Strategic or commercial ties to Switzerland
📍 Countries Considered
Burkina Faso, Benin, Burundi, Chad, DR Congo, Egypt, Ethiopia, Ghana, Kenya, Mali, Morocco, Mozambique, Niger, Nigeria, Rwanda, Somalia, South Africa, Tanzania, Tunisia, Zambia, Zimbabwe.
📑 Pitch Deck Requirements
Your pitch deck must include:
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Historic revenue performance
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3–5 year revenue and profitability projections
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Team overview (roles and expertise)
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Capital ask and detailed use of funds
📩 How to Apply
Send your pitch deck to:
info@entrepreneurscatalysthub.com
