GroFin is a pioneering private development finance institution specialising in financing and supporting small and growing businesses (SGBs) across Africa and the Middle East by combining medium-term loan capital and value-added business support.

GroFin’s business model is based on our commitment to providing our clients with support beyond finance. A deep understanding of the factors that drive SME success is central to this model, as is the steadfast belief that SME success leads to impact success.

Since its inception in 2004, GroFin has invested in 735 SMEs and sustained nearly 90,000 jobs. Headquartered in Mauritius, we offer financing and support to SGBs in 14 countries in Africa and the Middle East. We focus on small businesses operating in education, healthcare, agri-processing, manufacturing and key services (water, energy and sanitation).

Education

Manufacturing

GroFin

Kavish Unuth

Charl Janeke

William Morkel

Samuel Kwashie Sedegah

Cobus Wells

Alfinaz Murad

Dee Alassam

Dheermul Etwareea

Lance van Niekerk

Corporate Governance Officer (cgo)

The Investment Team at GroFin is responsible for sourcing, evaluating, and managing investments in small and growing businesses (SGBs) across Africa and the Middle East. This team combines financial analysis with a deep understanding of market dynamics to assess credit risk and drive sustainable growth in sectors such as education, healthcare, and manufacturing. Through tailored financial solutions and ongoing business support, the team aims to enhance the success of SGBs, contributing to job creation and positive socio-economic impact in the regions they serve.

Investment Team

Finance and Accounting

Leadership Team

Investment Team

About

Team members

Other teams at GroFin

Finance and Accounting

Leadership Team