New Investments
ARISE IIP Secures $443 Million Capital Raise from Afreximbank’s FEDA and AFC to Boost Industrial Expansion in Africa
This funding includes a major investment of US$300 million from The Fund for Export Development in Africa (FEDA), the development arm of Afreximbank.
With this infusion, FEDA secures a significant stake in ARISE IIP, marking a pivotal strategic partnership between the two entities.
Additionally, the capital raise is backed by a US$143 million contribution from Africa Finance Corporation (AFC), a key shareholder in ARISE IIP.
This new investment builds on a longstanding debt financing relationship between ARISE IIP and Afreximbank, which has facilitated over US$2 billion in funding for ARISE IIP’s projects across the continent over the past 12 years.
With this latest round of financing, ARISE IIP’s total equity capital now exceeds US$1 billion.
AFC remains the majority stakeholder, followed by Afreximbank’s FEDA and Equitane.
The capital injection is set to accelerate ARISE IIP’s growth and improve its operational capabilities across 12 African countries, including key markets such as Cameroon, Gabon, Nigeria, and Rwanda.
The funds are expected to enhance Africa’s industrial infrastructure and position the continent more competitively within global value chains, aligning with Afreximbank’s mission to promote both intra-African and international trade.
ARISE IIP’s CEO and Founder, Gagan Gupta, welcomed the partnership, stating:
“This equity partnership with Afreximbank significantly strengthens our financial capacity to execute our pan-African industrial development strategy. It’s a strong endorsement of our business model and future prospects.”
Prof. Benedict Oramah, President of Afreximbank, also expressed satisfaction with the investment, emphasizing that it aligns with Afreximbank’s strategic goals of fostering industrialization and boosting trade across Africa.
Marlene Ngoyi, CEO of FEDA, reinforced the importance of the investment in promoting sustainable industrial development across Africa.
She highlighted the role of ARISE IIP in creating high-impact industrial infrastructure that will drive economic diversification and strengthen Africa’s position in global markets.
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