Best SMEEIS Support Venture Capital Company” 2007 – awarded by the Central Bank of Nigeria

Matna Foods Limited, a cassava processing company in FFL’s portfolio also emerged the
“Best SMEEIS Entrepreneur: Export” under the CBN’s SMEEIS Entrepreneurship Award
category (2007).

Friendliest SME financial institution from Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN)

Zanz Foods & Beverages Limited, a start-up project funded by FFL was commissioned in 2006 by the Oyo State Government. Zanz has over the years, grown to be a market leader in the industry. Zanz’s products enjoy huge demand not only in Nigeria but also across the African region.

Also in January 2009, three of our investee companies received CBN awards in different             categories during the 2008 Annual Microfinance/ Entrepreneurship awards.