Founding of GreenTec and first investment executed
GreenTec was established with the vision of unlocking private investment into Africa. The firm's first investment in Rwanda laid the foundation for an investment and venture-building model that would later expand across multiple regions.
Recognized by the German Federal Government
GreenTec received the German Entrepreneurship Award for Development in recognition of its innovative approach to entrepreneurship, venture building and impact investing.
Thomas, our CEO, joins delegation to GABS
Our CEO Thomas Festerling joined the official German business delegation travelling with representatives of two German Federal Ministries to the German-African Business Summit (GABS) in Kenya, contributing GreenTec's perspectives on investment and private-sector development in Africa.
GreenTec joins list of BAFA-approved Africa consulting partners
GreenTec became one of a limited number of German consulting firms approved under the BAFA Africa programme to support German SMEs with market entry, financing, investment readiness and business expansion across Africa through government-supported advisory services.
GreenTec joins list of BAFA-approved Africa consulting partners
GreenTec became one of a limited number of German consulting firms approved under the BAFA Africa programme to support German SMEs with market entry, financing, investment readiness and business expansion across Africa through government-supported advisory services.
GreenTec joins list of BAFA-approved Africa consulting partners
GreenTec became one of a limited number of German consulting firms approved under the BAFA Africa programme to support German SMEs with market entry, financing, investment readiness and business expansion across Africa through government-supported advisory services.
Expanding GreenTec's investment footprint across Africa
GreenTec expanded its venture-building activities beyond individual markets, supporting entrepreneurship and investment programmes across West, East and Southern Africa while strengthening partnerships with European development institutions.
Expanding GreenTec's investment footprint across Africa
GreenTec expanded its venture-building activities beyond individual markets, supporting entrepreneurship and investment programmes across West, East and Southern Africa while strengthening partnerships with European development institutions.
Delivering GreenTec's first international ESG programme
GreenTec developed ESG toolkits and delivered Train-the-Trainer programmes that equipped entrepreneurship support organisations to help startups improve sustainability, governance and investment readiness across emerging markets.
Delivering GreenTec's first international ESG programme
GreenTec developed ESG toolkits and delivered Train-the-Trainer programmes that equipped entrepreneurship support organisations to help startups improve sustainability, governance and investment readiness across emerging markets.
Expanding GreenTec's investment footprint across Africa
GreenTec developed ESG toolkits and delivered Train-the-Trainer programmes that equipped entrepreneurship support organisations to help startups improve sustainability, governance and investment readiness across emerging markets.
Successful venture exit
GreenTec expanded its venture-building activities beyond individual markets, supporting entrepreneurship and investment programmes across West, East and Southern Africa while strengthening partnerships with European development institutions.
Successful venture exit
GreenTec successfully exited an investment in a clean-water technology company operating across Africa, the Middle East, Latin America and Eastern Europe, generating a 10× investment return. The company develops solar-powered water treatment and desalination systems that improve access to clean water in underserved communities.
GreenTec expanded its venture-building activities beyond individual markets, supporting entrepreneurship and investment programmes across West, East and Southern Africa while strengthening partnerships with European development institutions.
