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 3 of 16 portfolio companiesCleantech ×3Energy ×3Climate Tech ×2Advanced Manufacturing ×1AgTech ×1IoT ×1
HQs:Kenya×1Singapore×1
Investments · 16 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathBECIS Bioenergy Solutions is an Energy-as-a-Service provider that finances, develops, and operates onsite biomass steam plants for manufacturing facilities, converting agricultural byproducts into renewable heat.
Advanced ManufacturingCleantechClimate TechEnergyIoTSingapore, SG
Eren Ergin(CEO)
Improving 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)
Co-investorsAHL Venture PartnersBonaventure Capital
Development of West Africa's first commercial-scale ship repair and dry docking facility.
SunCulture provides off-grid solar-powered irrigation pump systems that give smallholder farmers access to water, irrigation, lighting, and mobile charging, sold with a pay-as-you-grow installment option.
AgTechCleantechEnergyNairobi, KE
Co-investorsE3 CapitalEquatorShell Foundation
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
- How many investments has Private Infrastructure Development Group made?
- Private Infrastructure Development Group has 16 tracked investments.
- 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.
- Who does Private Infrastructure Development Group co-invest with?
- Private Infrastructure Development Group most often shares deals with AHL Venture Partners, Bonaventure Capital, E3 Capital, among 7 tracked co-investors.
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