Small Enterprise Assistance Funds
Overview
Small Enterprise Assistance Funds is a global impact investment firm that provides growth capital and operational support to small and medium-sized enterprises in emerging markets.
Investments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dawa Mkononi | Apr 2024 | Grant | Co-investor |
| Puntored | Jul 2022 | VC Round | Lead |
| Suncolombia | Sep 2025 | Series B | Co-investor |
| SOWIT | Dec 2019 | Seed | Lead |
| Bodytech | Aug 2007 | Private Equity | Lead |
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Key People
Tahar Benourrad
Senior Partner
Mauricio Samper
Managing Director
Meriem Zairi
Senior Managing Director MENA, Managing Director SEAF Morocco
Esben Emborg
Principal Partner, Director
Maxine de Havenon
Three Cairns Fellow - Impact Investing
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Sector & Stage Mix
Industry, funding stage, and valuation band breakdowns.
FAQ
Where is Small Enterprise Assistance Funds based?
Small Enterprise Assistance Funds is headquartered in Washington D.C., United States.
When was Small Enterprise Assistance Funds founded?
Small Enterprise Assistance Funds was founded in 1989.
How many portfolio companies does Small Enterprise Assistance Funds have?
Small Enterprise Assistance Funds has 12 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.
What are some companies in Small Enterprise Assistance Funds's portfolio?
Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include Dawa Mkononi, Puntored, Suncolombia, SOWIT, Bodytech.
What was Small Enterprise Assistance Funds's most recent investment shown here?
Small Enterprise Assistance Funds's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in Suncolombia in 2025.
What sectors does Small Enterprise Assistance Funds focus on?
Small Enterprise Assistance Funds focuses on Energy & Sustainability, FinTech, Energy & Sustainability, Consumer & Commerce, Consumer & Commerce, Energy & Sustainability, Consumer & Commerce, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Consumer & Commerce, Enterprise Software, Energy & Sustainability, Frontier & Industrial Tech, FinTech, Enterprise Software, Consumer & Commerce, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Energy & Sustainability, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Consumer & Commerce.
What company stages does Small Enterprise Assistance Funds focus on?
Stage focus information for Small Enterprise Assistance Funds is not publicly available.
What is Small Enterprise Assistance Funds's AUM?
Small Enterprise Assistance Funds's assets under management are estimated between $600.0M and $1.0B.