Africa50
Impact investorCasablanca · Growth · 7 people tracked
Investment thesis
Africa50 focuses on bridging Africa's infrastructure funding gap. It develops a pipeline of investment-ready projects, mobilizes public and private sector capital from within and outside Africa, and invests equity and quasi-equity alongside strategic partners. Impact and sustainability are central to its investment decisions, with a portfolio spanning sectors such as ICT and energy infrastructure across the continent. Over roughly eight years of operations it reports investment in dozens of projects across many African countries, aiming to catalyze infrastructure development for a sustainable future.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
Team · 7 people
from the firm's website
Investments · 2 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathA mixed-use, master-planned innovation city being developed on 60 hectares in Kigali, Rwanda, intended as a pan-African technology innovation and talent hub.
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does Africa50 invest at?
- Africa50 invests at the Growth stage.
- What is Africa50's typical check size?
- Africa50 typically writes checks of $100M.
- What sectors does Africa50 focus on?
- Africa50 focuses on Cleantech, Climate Tech, Construction Tech, Energy, Impact & Social Good, Sector Agnostic.
- Where is Africa50 located?
- Africa50 is headquartered in Casablanca, MA.
Media · Podcasts & interviews
featuring the teamAfrica Face to Face: In Conversation with the CEO of Africa50, Alain Ebobissé
CNBC Africa · Alain Ebobissé
Africa Face to Face: In Conversation with the Chief Executive Officer of Africa50, Alain Ebobissé - CNBC Africa
Alain Ebobissé · cnbcafrica.com
🎙LIVE at #AVCA2024 with Opuiyo Oforiokuma, Senior Partner, Africa50 Infrastructure Acceleration Fund
AVCA · Opuiyo Oforiokuma
L'Interview : Alain Ebobissé, Directeur général du fond Africa50 - Cameroun
Africa 24 · Alain Ebobissé
Entretien avec Alain Ebobissé, directeur général d´Africa50
Medi1TV Afrique · Alain Ebobissé
Innovating around infrastructure: An interview with Africa50 CEO Alain Ebobissé
AtlanticCouncil · Alain Ebobissé
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