What is our mission ?

TAEF was established to:

Support the Tunisian economy following the Tunisian revolution.
Expand economic and employment opportunities throughout the country.
Catalyze investments and promote broad economic growth.
Strengthen small and medium enterprises, improving prospects for sustainable growth.

TAEF objectives

Positive financial returns
New, stable employment
Investments throughout the country with a focus on the interior regions
Investments in women and youth

Our vision

A leading innovative financier and a committed partner with a hands-on approach
An inclusive driving force for SME growth
An investor through the whole lifecycle of the SMEs

TAEF commits to conduct itself with transparency and integrity, adhering to the highest standards of ethical behavior, corporate governance and to act in full compliance with laws and regulations.

Funding – Source

The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) funds TAEF and provides oversight.

Funding – Amount

As of November 2016, TAEF was funded at $100 million.

Funding – Term

The fund term is 10 years after the fifth and last $20 million tranche is appropriated by the US government (projected for 2017). Thus, TAEF expects to actively invest through 2027, at which point it would begin a period of winding down through exits and dis-investments.

The U.S. Agency for International Development administers the U.S. foreign assistance program providing economic and humanitarian assistance in more than 80 countries worldwide.

This website is made possible by the generous support of the American people through the United States Agency for International Development (USAID). The contents are the responsibility of the Tunisian American Enterprise Fund and do not necessarily reflect the views of USAID or the United States Government.