Private-sector arm of the Islamic Development Bank Group: Sharia-compliant credit lines to local banks for SMEs, and equity. In Cameroon in 2026: term sheet with AFG Bank Cameroun (EUR 20m), statement of intent with Afriland First Bank (EUR 50m), letter of intent with Commercial Bank Cameroon (EUR 10m).
Based on observed investment behaviour: 3 recorded deals
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Letter of intent signed in Yaoundé on 14 September 2026 (IsDB Group Day).
Activity : Banking
Instrument : EUR 10m (XAF 6.6bn) SME line
SME refinancing.
Source : investiraucameroun.comN2 · Cross-checked (2+ outlets) · Other sources : Business in Cameroon
Statement of intent signed (announced on 29 July 2026); structuring under way.
Activity : Banking
Instrument : EUR 50m (XAF 32.8bn) syndicated facility for agricultural and industrial SMEs
SME refinancing.
Source : businessincameroon.comN2 · Cross-checked (2+ outlets) · Other sources : Ecomatin
Final term sheet signed in Baku on 18 June 2026 (IsDB annual meetings); loan agreement to follow.
Activity : Banking
Instrument : EUR 20m (XAF 13.1bn) Islamic credit line for SMEs in Cameroon, Gabon and Chad
SME refinancing (agribusiness, transport, healthcare).
Why they invested
Source : investiraucameroun.comN2 · Cross-checked (2+ outlets) · Other sources : Business in Cameroon
ICD (Société islamique pour le développement du secteur privé) invests across the following sectors: Financial services, in the following areas: Central Africa and West Africa. Check in 30 seconds whether your company fits these criteria.
