Inspired Evolution

Inspired Evolution, established in 2007, is a private equity firm headquartered in Cape Town, South Africa, with additional offices in Africa and Europe. The company specializes in investing in growth-stage companies operating in sustainable environmental and energy technologies sectors across Sub-Saharan Africa. It focuses on clean energy generation, resource efficiency, and other green industries, seeking to generate superior returns while promoting social equity, ecological integrity, and responsible economic growth. Inspired Evolution typically invests between $1.4 million and $14 million in companies with enterprise values between $1.34 million and $15 million, often taking a board seat and acquiring significant minority or majority stakes.

Monya Bassingthwaighte

Investment Director

Mike Brooks

CEO

Christopher Clarke

Managing Partner and Co-Founder

Steven Faure

Partner and Investment Director

Wayne Keast

Managing Partner

Joseph Mwaura

Principal

Anthony Ngugi

Investment Director

Brent Smit

Investment Associate

Steven Faure

Partne and Investment Director Southern African Region

Anthony Ngugi

Investment Director

Past deals in South Africa

Red Rocket South Africa

Venture Round in 2023
Red Rocket South Africa (Pty) Ltd, incorporated in 2011 and based in Cape Town, specializes in the development, design, construction, operation, and ownership of utility-scale, grid-connected renewable energy projects. Its portfolio includes various energy sources such as wind, solar, hydro, and biomass, and the company operates across multiple countries in Africa. As an integrated power plant, Red Rocket focuses on delivering clean energy solutions to meet the growing demand for sustainable energy in the region.

Red Rocket South Africa

Venture Round in 2020
Red Rocket South Africa (Pty) Ltd, incorporated in 2011 and based in Cape Town, specializes in the development, design, construction, operation, and ownership of utility-scale, grid-connected renewable energy projects. Its portfolio includes various energy sources such as wind, solar, hydro, and biomass, and the company operates across multiple countries in Africa. As an integrated power plant, Red Rocket focuses on delivering clean energy solutions to meet the growing demand for sustainable energy in the region.

Kouga Wind Farm

Venture Round in 2012
Kouga Wind Farm is located on the Eastern Cape coastline of South Africa and focuses on generating clean electrical energy. This facility has the capacity to produce approximately 300 GWh of renewable energy each year, which meets the annual energy consumption needs of about 50,000 average households. In doing so, Kouga Wind Farm contributes significantly to environmental sustainability by preventing the release of over 290,000 metric tons of CO2 emissions annually.

EnviroServ Holdings

Venture Round in 2010
EnviroServ is a waste management solutions provider that offers comprehensive services across various industries, including automotive, power generation, textile, food, commercial, and retail. The company specializes in landfill waste management, contaminated land remediation, and legacy stockpile management. Additionally, EnviroServ provides garbage collection and handles both municipal and hazardous waste services. By focusing on reducing environmental risks, EnviroServ supports its clients in meeting their containment management and cleanup requirements. With a strong presence in South Africa and beyond, EnviroServ has established itself as a trusted and preferred partner in the waste management sector.

Red Cap Energy

Venture Round in 2010
Red Cap Energy is a renewable energy project developer based in Cape Town, South Africa. The company specializes in generating clean energy through its wind power plants, contributing to the shift towards sustainable energy solutions. By focusing on wind energy, Red Cap Energy aims to support the transition to greener energy sources and reduce reliance on fossil fuels.
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