Africa50
Overview
Africa50 is an infrastructure investment firm that develops and invests in medium- to large-scale, bankable infrastructure projects across Africa to bridge the continent's funding gap.
Investments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Africa Healthcare Network | Nov 2023 | Series B | Lead |
| PAIX Data Centres | Jul 2024 | Growth Equity | Lead |
| Zeepay | Apr 2024 | Series A | Lead |
| BasiGo | Oct 2024 | Series A | Lead |
| Poa Internet Kenya Ltd | Jan 2022 | Series C | Lead |
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Key People
J-P Fourie
Senior Director Strategy and Investor Relations
Opuiyo Oforiokuma
Senior Director, Strategy and Investor Relations
Imane Alami
Director - Fundraising & Investor Relations
Dana Bennett
Principal Legal Counsel, Transactions
Lucy Coddington
Growth and Late-stage Investing
Cyndia Kipchumba
Fundraising and Investor Relations
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Sector & Stage Mix
Industry, funding stage, and valuation band breakdowns.
FAQ
Where is Africa50 based?
Africa50 is headquartered in Casablanca, Morocco.
When was Africa50 founded?
Africa50 was founded in 2014.
How many portfolio companies does Africa50 have?
Africa50 has 7 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.
What are some companies in Africa50's portfolio?
Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include Africa Healthcare Network, PAIX Data Centres, Zeepay, BasiGo, Poa Internet Kenya Ltd.
What was Africa50's most recent investment shown here?
Africa50's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in BasiGo in 2024.
What sectors does Africa50 focus on?
Africa50 focuses on Telecommunications & Networking, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Energy & Sustainability, FinTech, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Consumer & Commerce, Energy & Sustainability, Telecommunications & Networking, Consumer & Commerce.
What company stages does Africa50 focus on?
Stage focus information for Africa50 is not publicly available.
What is Africa50's AUM?
Africa50's assets under management are estimated between $1.4B and $1.4B.