Investment & Partnerships

Mobilising resources for lasting development

GEEL brings together development partners, investors, financial institutions, governments and enterprises to identify opportunities, overcome barriers and connect investment with development priorities across the Horn of Africa.

Our partnership approach combines local knowledge with institutional capacity, market information and appropriate mechanisms for reducing investment risks.

GEEL Capital: our finance subsidiary

GEEL Capital is a subsidiary of GEEL Global. It focuses on development finance, capital mobilisation and responsible investment that can expand opportunities for viable enterprises, jobs and inclusive growth.

The subsidiary maintains its own corporate website and specialist financial mandate. Learn more at geelcapital.org.

How we work with partners

• Investment facilitation: connecting eligible enterprises, projects and capital providers.
• Blended and catalytic finance: exploring appropriate risk-sharing and capital-mobilisation approaches.
• Advisory and capacity: strengthening institutional and enterprise readiness.
• Enabling environments: engaging stakeholders on policies and systems that support investment.
• Knowledge and insight: using market evidence to guide decisions.

Who we engage

Our collaborations include public institutions, bilateral and multilateral development partners, private-sector associations, banks and other financial intermediaries, impact investors, foundations and community stakeholders.

Partnership principles

Transparency, shared purpose, sound governance, local ownership, evidence and measurable social and economic value guide GEEL's institutional partnerships.