Founded in 2008 by Idrissa Nassa, Coris Bank International has grown from a small local lender with about $3 million in capital into a regional banking group with more than $9 billion in assets. Headquartered in Burkina Faso, the bank now operates in Côte d’Ivoire, Mali, Togo, Senegal, Benin, Niger, Guinea-Bissau, and Chad. Its core offerings span retail banking, SME financing, and trade-corridor services, all targeted at underserved West African markets. Growth has come via a mix of organic branch rollouts and selective acquisitions, underpinned by a focus on financial inclusion. The institution is increasingly institutionalised, pairing founder-led vision with governance upgrades demanded by international investors. Recent funding will be channelled into further branch expansion, lending-book growth, and upgrades to its digital banking infrastructure, positioning Coris to compete with local and international peers while maintaining prudent risk management across ten jurisdictions.

Total raised

$12M

Funding rounds

1

Latest round

Equity

Latest activity

Dec 2025