OPIC Selects Khaya Capital Advisors, LLC as Originator in Enterprise Development Network

January 10, 2013

(OPIC) WASHINGTON, D.C. –The Overseas Private Investment Corporation (OPIC) has selected Khaya Capital Advisors, an investment advisory and development consulting firm, to serve as an Originator for a growing alliance with the private sector designed to support small and medium enterprises (SMEs) expanding into emerging markets overseas.

The alliance, the Enterprise Development Network (EDN), is expanding the ability of OPIC – the U.S. government agency charged with facilitating U.S. private sector investment in emerging markets – to provide financing to SMEs doing business in developing countries.

Through the support of financial institutions, business consultants, associations, law firms and regional investment promotion agencies, EDN is designed to enhance SME access to OPIC products and services. By empowering such service providers, the network is resulting in more efficient, cost-effective delivery of services to American businesses.

Khaya Capital advises companies and investors in planning and executing their investment programs in emerging markets. Khaya Capital staff has deep local markets knowledge and years of experience in private equity, debt financing, economic development, and strategic advisory services. Clients include small and medium enterprises in financial services, real estate, infrastructure, energy, agro-business and retail. Detailed description of capabilities and service offerings is available at www.khayacapital.com.

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