This marks a new chapter in their mission to empower impactful startups across Sub-Saharan Africa.
Building on the success of their first fund, which backed prominent names like insurtech Pineapple and home services platform SweepSouth, E4E Africa continues its focus on high-potential businesses driving positive change.
Their expertise lies in fintech, education, job tech, e-health, and energy solutions, where they seek out exceptional entrepreneurial teams building scalable ventures.
E4E Africa’s commitment to founder-centric support goes beyond capital. They leverage their extensive network of experienced entrepreneurs to provide valuable guidance and mentorship, creating a nurturing environment for startups to thrive.
Fund II has already invested in three promising companies: Kwara, a Kenyan core banking platform, TUNL, a South African tech-enabled export shipping provider, and a disruptive player reshaping Kenya’s embedded finance landscape.
“We are delighted to partner with ISA to support the development of solar energy in Africa,” said Alain Ebobissé, CEO of Africa50. “This partnership will help to accelerate the deployment of solar energy in Africa and improve the lives of millions of Africans,” he added.
Johnvents Group, a prominent Nigerian agribusiness and manufacturing conglomerate, has received a $40.5 million investment from British International Investment (BII), the UK’s development finance institution and impact investor.
The Emerging Africa & Asia Infrastructure Fund (EAAIF), under the management of Ninety One, has committed $45 million in funding to CrossBoundary Energy.
Ethiopia’s agricultural sector, the Ethiopian Agricultural Businesses Corporation (EABC), Ethiopian Investment Holdings (EIH), and UK-based private equity firm Asset Green have entered into a shareholders’ agreement to launch a comprehensive dairy and crop farming initiative.
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