Africa’s small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) represent one of the largest untapped investment frontiers globally, with funding gaps continuing to constrain businesses that drive jobs and economic activity across the continent.
In this interview with Nairametrics, TLG Capital founder Zain Latif outlines why they see the SME segment as a trillion-dollar opportunity and how flexible private credit is emerging as a critical financing tool in markets where traditional lending remains limited.
The firm, which has deployed more than $250 million across African markets, says its strategy focuses on refinancing expensive debt and providing growth capital to viable companies that struggle to access affordable funding.