Sahfi | A Propos

Historical

Founded in 2005, the Société Sahélienne de Financement (SAHFI-SA) was born from an ambitious vision: to sustainably support Nigerien small and medium-sized enterprises. Created through the joint initiative of the Nigerien government and the European Union, SAHFI was established with a clear objective: to facilitate access to financing for local businesses.

With the approval of the Ministry of Finance and the endorsement of the BCEAO, SAHFI-SA has positioned itself as a key player in the financing of SMEs in Niger. Since then, the company has supported businesses in their projects by offering financial guarantees that are eligible under the prudential framework of the UMOA, as well as support at each stage of their growth.

Today, with fully paid-up capital of 3.62 billion CFA francs, SAHFI-SA brings together a group of influential shareholders, including the TANYO Association, SOPARFI, SONIBANK, BIA-NIGER, BAGRI, Banque Atlantique of Niger, and the African Solidarity Fund (FSA). Supported by these major financial institutions, SAHFI continues to work toward the development of Niger’s private sector by fostering innovation and entrepreneurship

Our Mission

At SAHFI SA, our mission is simple yet essential: to promote the private sector in Niger. We facilitate access to financing for the country’s SMEs, providing them with the necessary resources to grow and thrive.

Thanks to our expertise, we help businesses:

Access secure bank financing by reducing risks for partner banks through our financial guarantees.
Benefit from personalized support, from project setup to loan repayment, with tailored advice and constant monitoring.
Grow sustainably by acquiring essential management tools through our training and support services.

Our commitment? To support Nigerien entrepreneurs at every stage of their project, transforming their ideas into success stories and creating a lasting impact on the national economy.

Our Realisations

Since its inception, SAHFI SA has played a key role in transforming Niger’s economic landscape. Through our commitment, we have enabled hundreds of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to access financing that would otherwise have been out of reach.

Among our flagship achievements:

Over 63 billion CFA francs raised to support innovative projects through strong financial guarantees.
Solid partnerships with the country’s leading banks, allowing SMEs across all sectors to secure essential financing for growth.
Personalized support for more than 600 businesses, from business plan development to the realization of their investments, ensuring close monitoring to optimize their chances of success.
Official recognition by the UEMOA Banking Commission, enhancing the credibility of our guarantees with lending institutions.
Tangible impacts on the local economy: over 10,000 jobs created and sustained, stabilized businesses, and a more dynamic, resilient entrepreneurial ecosystem.

With SAHFI SA, projects come to life, businesses grow, and the private sector is strengthened, thereby contributing to Niger’s sustainable economic development.

Our Team

At SAHFI SA, our strength lies in our passionate team, dedicated to supporting Nigerien small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) on their growth journey. Each team member brings their expertise to meet the specific needs of entrepreneurs and stimulate the local economy.

Expertise at the Service of Entrepreneurs

Our financial specialists and development advisors are key players in Niger’s entrepreneurial ecosystem. With their in-depth knowledge of the local market and economic realities, they can offer tailored solutions for each project, ensuring facilitated access to financing and close support.

Support at Every Step of the Journey

From structuring business plans to securing financial guarantees and personalized business follow-up, our team is there at every stage. We are committed to supporting entrepreneurs beyond financing by assisting them in their strategic and operational development.

A Shared Vision for Development

We all share a common vision: to see Niger’s private sector thrive. Our mission is to ensure that SMEs benefit from sustainable support and solutions tailored to their specific needs, with the goal of strengthening the country’s economic growth.