AA-013397-001 Boost Venture Africa Technical Assistance Facility

Published

19 March 2026

Estimated value

€3,779,476

Procedure

restricted

Lots

1

Notice number

00192813-2026

Reference

b5ee6094-5051-4e51-87b7-6f346300f1bb

Official source

Official source

CPV codes

• 71000000Servicios de arquitectura, construcción, ingeniería e inspección
• 66000000Servicios financieros y de seguros

Description

The Boost Venture in Africa BVA programme builds on the EIB extensive experience in VC (venture capital) funding to address market failures in Africa's VC sector. Its primary objective is to increase the availability of investments for VC and innovative impact PE (private equity) in Africa, supporting the establishment and growth of VC and innovative impact PE funds, and facilitating the development of start-ups from early-stage to more mature stages. By facilitating co-investment with Development Finance Institutions (DFIs) and private investors using Junior Catalytic Tranches and Senior Tranches, the programme aims to catalyse additional funding into the sector. The BVA programme consists of two instruments: a) The EIB Investment of up to EUR 129m (INTPA and MENA window), which leverages the EIB extensive experience in VC in Africa, positioning it as a key player in the region. This initiative seeks to unlock additional investments from both public and private sectors, aligning with the EU’s Global Gateway strategy. Senior investors will commit to investing in Senior Tranches into eligible VC funds, contingent on the EIB deploying the corresponding Junior Catalytic Tranches. Th…

Frequently asked questions

What is the estimated value of this tender?

The estimated value published by the buyer is €3,779,476.

Who is the buyer of this tender?

The contracting authority is European Investment Bank (European Union).