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Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) has raised CHF 350 million through a five-year digital bond, marking a significant milestone in its funding strategy.

PRIVATEAug 12, 2026•about 3 hours ago

Amount Raised

CHF350 Million

Round Type

Venture - Series Unknown

Description

Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) has successfully issued CHF 350 million in a digital bond, becoming the first African institution to do so on a regulated digital exchange. This issuance, priced at a 1.4925% coupon, marks AFC's fourth and largest Swiss Franc issuance to date. The transaction reflects strong investor sentiment and continued market confidence in AFC's credit profile. The proceeds will support AFC's mandate to foster Africa's industrialization and economic transformation.

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Company

Africa Finance

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Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) is the continent's leading instrumental infrastructure solutions provider, with a mission to accelerate development impact, foster industrialisation, and enhance value capture and retention across the continent through the provision of critical infrastructure. AFC enjoys an A3 rating (Moody’s) and has successfully raised and mobilised significant amounts of capital from global markets and investors to work alongside African domestic capital to develop the African industrial and infrastructure base.

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