Company profile
Development Bank of Rwanda
Development Bank of Rwanda Plc is a Rwanda-based development finance institution specialising in long-term finance for Rwanda’s priority sectors. Established in 1967 and headquartered in Kigali, the bank provides development finance lending, direct and indirect equity investments, short, medium and long-term loans, advisory services, guarantee-linked support and project financing. BRD’s activities focus on agriculture, manufacturing, infrastructure, housing, education, energy, exports, climate finance and small and medium-sized enterprises. The bank operates primarily in Rwanda and is regulated by the National Bank of Rwanda.
- Sector
- Financial services / Corporate Banking Services, MSME Lending
- Markets
- Rwanda
- Founded
- 1967
- Ownership
- Government
- Stage
- Corporate
- Capital raised
- $10.9m
- Business model
- B2B2C, B2B Financial Services, Consulting/Advisory, Transactional
Products and services
Development Finance Loans, Investment Loans, Trade Finance, Lines of Credit, Export Growth Fund & Minuza Education Financing
Transactions
| Date | Transaction | Type | Value | Market |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 May 2026 | The African Local Currency Bond Fund (ALCB Fund) invests RWF 16 billion in the Development Bank of Rwanda | Private Credit | $10.9m | Rwanda |
Source: Partner Researchers.