Private Infrastructure Development Group
Impact investorNairobi · Seed–Growth
Investment thesis
PIDG mobilizes and multiplies infrastructure finance to accelerate climate action and sustainable development in underserved markets. It partners with public and private stakeholders across the full project lifecycle to bridge financing gaps, reduce financial risk, transform markets, and build local capacity. By directing capital and expertise into infrastructure projects, the organization aims to create durable impact that improves lives in communities, promotes climate resilience, and supports sustainable growth, particularly in developing regions such as rural Africa.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
What they invest in
from 1 of 16 portfolio companiesCleantech ×1Climate Tech ×1Energy ×1
Investments · 16 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathImproving access to safe and adequate drinking water in semi-rural and rural Cambodia.
Renewable hydropower project supplying over 120GWh of energy annually to the regional power grid.
Cold storage facilities for smallholder farmers and SME agribusinesses in Phnom Penh, Cambodia.
Renewable energy company deploying solar-plus-battery mini grids to rural communities in Kenya.
Multi-sector mini-grid business building renewable off-grid power (with battery backup) in Kenya's Turkana and Busia Counties, delivering clean energy, water pumping/purification, and appliance financing; developed by RVE.SOL.
PowerGen Renewable Energy provides solar and battery power systems for businesses and communities across Africa, offering flexible delivery models such as pay-as-you-go, PPA, lease-to-own, and full ownership with no upfront cost.
CleantechClimate TechEnergy
Sam Slaughter(Cofounder)
Development of West Africa's first commercial-scale ship repair and dry docking facility.
African electric two-wheeler company enabling the exchange of gasoline-driven bikes for EVs, moving toward an open-platform strategy for local OEMs.
Ferry service on Lake Victoria supported by PIDG, providing training, mentorship and career opportunities for young local workers.
Principals & officers · per Companies House
what is this? ⓘSecretary · since 2026
Director · Zimbabwean · since 2026
Director · British · since 2026
Director · British · since 2025
Director · Swiss · since 2026
The Private Infrastructure Development Group Holding Company Limited — significant influence or control
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does Private Infrastructure Development Group invest at?
- Private Infrastructure Development Group invests at the Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C, Growth stages.
- What sectors does Private Infrastructure Development Group focus on?
- Private Infrastructure Development Group focuses on Cleantech, Climate Tech, Construction Tech, Energy, Impact & Social Good, Mobility & Transportation.
- Where is Private Infrastructure Development Group located?
- Private Infrastructure Development Group is headquartered in Nairobi, KE.
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