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The Boost Venture in Africa BVA programme builds on the EIB extensive experience in VC (venture capital) funding to address market failures in Africa's VC sector. Its primary objective is to increase the availability of investments for VC and innovative impact PE (private equity) in Africa, supporting the establishment and growth of VC and innovative impact PE funds, and facilitating the development of start-ups from early-stage to more mature stages. By facilitating co-investment with Development Finance Institutions (DFIs) and private investors using Junior Catalytic Tranches and Senior Tranches, the programme aims to catalyse additional funding into the sector. The BVA programme consists of two instruments: a) The EIB Investment of up to EUR 129m (INTPA and MENA window), which leverages the EIB extensive experience in VC in Africa, positioning it as a key player in the region. This initiative seeks to unlock additional investments from both public and private sectors, aligning with the EU’s Global Gateway strategy. Senior investors will commit to investing in Senior Tranches into eligible VC funds, contingent on the EIB deploying the corresponding Junior Catalytic Tranches. The EIB will provide liquidity for these Junior Catalytic Tranches, backed by a guarantee from the European Commission (EC). Totalling EUR 129m, these Junior Tranches will be 100% supported by the EFSD+ guarantee and will absorb the first loss, protecting Senior Tranche investments in the underlying funds supported by BVA, thus acting as a catalyst for investment. The EIB will also contribute Senior Tranches to further strengthen the investment structure. The size of each Junior Catalytic Tranche will be determined by criteria that increase protection for funds targeting higher-risk segments, such as first-time teams with limited track records, funds focusing on Least Developed Countries (LDCs), and funds that meet the 2X Challenge gender criteria with at least 30% of their portfolio. These...