Advans is a leading international microfinance group dedicated to providing responsible financial services to small businesses in emerging economies. The company operates in various countries, including Cameroon, Ghana, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Côte d'Ivoire, Nigeria, Tunisia, and Myanmar. Advans serves over 1 million clients and has achieved a loan portfolio of over a billion dollars. The business model focuses on offering microfinance services, which include loans, savings, and other financial products tailored to the needs of small businesses that typically lack access to traditional financial services. By investing as a majority shareholder in the creation of new financial institutions and partnering with existing ones, Advans aims to foster economic development and social progress in the regions it serves. The company generates revenue through interest on loans and fees for financial services.

Keywords: microfinance, small businesses, emerging economies, financial services, loans, savings, economic development, social progress, investment, venture capital.