Emerging Africa Infrastructure Fund

Emerging Africa Infrastructure Fund is a public-private partnership firm established in 2002 and headquartered in Ebene, Mauritius. It focuses on mobilizing capital from both public and private sources to provide long-term debt and mezzanine finance for infrastructure projects in sub-Saharan Africa. The firm primarily lends to projects that are owned, managed, and operated by private sector businesses, particularly in fragile states where traditional lenders are often hesitant to engage due to perceived risks. By financing the construction and development of essential infrastructure, the Emerging Africa Infrastructure Fund aims to foster growth and development in the region, enhancing the overall economic landscape. The fund is managed and advised by Investec Asset Management.

Sumit Kanodia

Investment Director

13 past transactions

Vinschool

Debt Financing in 2025
Vinschool is a top-notch, non-profit K–12 educational system in Vietnam. with the best facilities and educational materials available today. While honing the finest that world scientific education has to offer, we are assiduously working to expand upon the principles of national education.

AXIAN

Debt Financing in 2024
Axian Group, a family office established 150 years ago in Madagascar, focuses on fostering social and economic development in emerging economies. Its investment unit, created in 2015 and based in Antananarivo, aims to support the infrastructure sector in Madagascar. By providing financial assistance to small and medium enterprises, Axian Group facilitates their growth and expansion. The organization also seeks opportunities in emerging markets to diversify its core operations, underscoring its commitment to sustainable development and economic progress in the region.

Indorama Fertilizers

Debt Financing in 2024
Indorama Fertilizers operates a world-class, 1.4 million metric tonnes per annum urea manufacturing facility based in Port Harcourt, Nigeria. The plant has been developed to global environmental, social and construction standards. It plays a key role in supporting the agricultural sector in Nigeria by providing a reliable supply of fertilizers for local farmers, thereby enabling import substitution and supporting the diversification needs of the Nigerian economy. Indorama Fertilizers is also advantageously located to serve neighboring West African countries and key Western hemisphere markets, including North America, South America and Europe

Indorama Fertilizers

Debt Financing in 2024
Indorama Fertilizers operates a world-class, 1.4 million metric tonnes per annum urea manufacturing facility based in Port Harcourt, Nigeria. The plant has been developed to global environmental, social and construction standards. It plays a key role in supporting the agricultural sector in Nigeria by providing a reliable supply of fertilizers for local farmers, thereby enabling import substitution and supporting the diversification needs of the Nigerian economy. Indorama Fertilizers is also advantageously located to serve neighboring West African countries and key Western hemisphere markets, including North America, South America and Europe

Sonatel

Debt Financing in 2024
Sonatel SA, headquartered in Dakar, Senegal, is a leading telecommunications provider in West Africa, offering a wide range of services including fixed line, mobile, Internet, television, voice, and mobile money to both individuals and businesses. Established in 1985, Sonatel operates in Senegal and has expanded its reach to Mali, Guinea Bissau, Guinea, and Sierra Leone. The company has developed a modern, fully digitized network supported by high-speed optical fiber submarine cables, boasting one of Africa's largest Internet bandwidths at 6.5 Gbps. Through its Orange brand, Sonatel facilitates the convergence of mobile, Internet, and television technologies, playing a crucial role in the economic development of Senegal and positioning the country as a telecommunications hub in the region.

AXIAN

Debt Financing in 2023
Axian Group, a family office established 150 years ago in Madagascar, focuses on fostering social and economic development in emerging economies. Its investment unit, created in 2015 and based in Antananarivo, aims to support the infrastructure sector in Madagascar. By providing financial assistance to small and medium enterprises, Axian Group facilitates their growth and expansion. The organization also seeks opportunities in emerging markets to diversify its core operations, underscoring its commitment to sustainable development and economic progress in the region.

Dakar Mobilite

Debt Financing in 2023
Dakar Mobilité is the Senegalese business that operates the Dakar BRT. The company is concerned with road safety, air pollution, and greenhouse gas emissions.

Paratus Namibia

Debt Financing in 2023
Paratus Namibia Holdings is a telecommunications company focused on providing information and communication technology services in sub-Saharan Africa. The company offers a range of services, including Mobile-LTE, Internet, Voice, Portable, LAN and Wi-Fi, MPLS, and Software-Defined WAN. Its diverse client base includes consumers, small and medium enterprises (SMEs), retail, enterprise, mining, agriculture, and government sectors. Paratus operates in seven African countries: Angola, Botswana, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa, and Zambia, positioning itself as a key player in the regional ICT landscape.

Eastcastle Infrastructure

Debt Financing in 2023
Eastcastle Infrastructure is a company focused on the telecommunications tower sector in Africa. It develops telecommunications towers to enhance connectivity for consumers and communities across the continent. The company designs telecom sites based on specific coverage and capacity requirements, offering solutions such as co-location, in-building coverage, and managed services. These offerings allow clients to share existing sites, ensure indoor coverage in large buildings, and effectively address their telecommunications infrastructure needs.

Africa Ren

Debt Financing in 2023
Africa Ren is a renewable energy company focused on solar power solutions, including the development of solar power plants, storage, and lighting services. The company aims to enhance access to electricity and promote energy self-sufficiency across African nations. By connecting its assets to both the grid and off-grid systems, Africa Ren supplies clean electricity to commercial and industrial clients. This approach not only helps reduce environmental impact but also supports biodiversity efforts in the region.

Raxio Data Centre

Debt Financing in 2023
Raxio Group is Africa’s leading carrier-neutral data centre operator, delivering best-in-class colocation, cross connect, fibre and IT infrastructure services. With our local market knowledge and global nexus of industry experts and partners, we build and operate a network of connected data centres that will serve as the foundation of Africa’s digital economy.

WIOCC

Debt Financing in 2021
WIOCC specializes in high-capacity connectivity solutions, linking Africa with global financial and commercial centers. Recognized as a key player in the wholesale market, it caters to carriers, mobile operators, and internet service providers by offering customized bandwidth packages tailored to meet diverse customer needs. With a comprehensive range of services, including global connectivity, carrier IP transit, and colocation, WIOCC ensures built-in redundancy in its network, safeguarding traffic and enhancing reliability. Operating across more than 30 African countries, the company positions itself as a pivotal provider of managed connectivity services for cloud operators and content providers, effectively supporting the growing demand for fixed and mobile broadband in Africa's evolving markets.

Liquid Intelligent Technologies

Debt Financing in 2021
Liquid Intelligent Technologies is an independent data, voice, and IP provider focused on building a digital future for Africa. Founded in 2004 and headquartered in Ebène, Plaines Wilhems, the company has developed an extensive fiber network that spans over 18,000 kilometers across several African countries, including Uganda, Kenya, Rwanda, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Botswana, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Lesotho, and South Africa. Liquid Intelligent Technologies offers a variety of services such as broadband, leased lines, private networks, telecommunications connectivity, and web hosting. These services are designed to support both public and private sector enterprises in enhancing their digital experiences and navigating their digital journeys effectively.
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