Investors in Ghana

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CDC Group

CDC Group, established in 1948, is the UK's Development Finance Institution, fully owned by the UK government's Department for International Development. As the world's oldest DFI, CDC focuses on fostering business development in Africa and South Asia, aiming to create jobs and improve living conditions in some of the poorest regions. The institution invests strategically in areas where the private sector is underdeveloped and job opportunities are limited, targeting sectors such as manufacturing, agribusiness, infrastructure, financial services, construction, health, and education. Through its portfolio, CDC has supported numerous investee businesses, significantly contributing to job creation and local tax revenues, thereby making a substantial impact on the economies and communities it serves.
Made 10 investments in Ghana

Investisseurs & Partenaires

Investisseurs & Partenaires is an impact investment group focusing on African Small and Medium Enterprises. Founded in 2002 by Patrice Hoppenot and currently led by Jean-Michel Severino, the organization manages €75 million and has invested in nearly 60 companies across 15 countries. They provide long-term financing, strategic support, and technical assistance to their portfolio companies to maximize economic, social, and environmental impacts. With a team of 30 individuals in Paris and 7 African offices, Investisseurs & Partenaires also advises on a €65 million fund dedicated to access to electricity in Africa. Through their efforts, they aim to actively contribute to the development of Africa by fostering local added value and creating long-term employment opportunities.
Made 13 investments in Ghana

Breyer Capital

Breyer Capital is a premier global venture capital and private equity investor focused on catalyzing high-impact entrepreneurs in the United States and China. Founded by Jim Breyer in 2006, Breyer Capital makes long-term, idea-driven strategic investments in its chosen core areas: social media, entertainment/media, digital health, and financial technologies. Breyer Capital actively partners with a diverse set of companies including early-stage startups building breakthrough technologies, fast growing companies, and established worldwide leading corporations. Its team enjoys helping to frame strategic investments anchored by the passion of founders and owner/operator teams, the insights of its network of world-class investors, and a conviction that artificial intelligence, machine learning, and virtual reality will transform technology and investment opportunities globally.
Made 5 investments in Ghana

responsAbility

responsAbility is a leading impact asset manager based in Zurich, Switzerland, with a 17-year track record of managing over USD 3 bn in assets invested in 450 ESG-compliant high-impact companies across 90 emerging economies. The company focuses on sectors such as climate finance, sustainable food, and financial inclusion, supporting the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals. With a diverse ownership structure including Swiss and international financial institutions, private investors, and employees, responsAbility is registered with the Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority FINMA. The firm specializes in direct and fund of fund investments, seeking minority equity positions in non-listed companies primarily in developing economies and emerging markets in South and Southeast Asia. Their investment portfolio includes a range of sectors such as education, healthcare, renewable energy, agriculture, and information and communication technology, aiming to contribute to sustainable development through responsible investing practices.
Made 3 investments in Ghana

MEST

MEST Incubator is a venture capital arm of Meltwater Entrepreneurial School of Technology specializing in incubation, seed, early stage, and startups. The firm seeks to invest in software startups with a focus on SaaS, consumer internet, ecommerce, digital media, and healthcare information technology. The firm seeks to invest in Sub Saharan Africa with a focus on Ghana. The firm prefers to invest in graduate companies of the incubation training program. It typically invests between $0.03 million and $0.2 million in exchange for a minority equity stake, usually less than 30 percent, in the companies. MEST Incubator was founded in 2010 and is based in Accra, Ghana.

MTN Group

MTN Group is a multinational company listed on the JSE that provides voice and data, mobile financial, enterprise, and digital services to individuals, SMEs, public sector, and corporate clients across Africa and the Middle East. Established in 1994 and headquartered in Johannesburg, South Africa, MTN offers a range of traditional voice and data services, mobile money solutions, and enterprise services focused on connectivity, communication, cloud, and mobility. With investments in internet services through Africa Internet Holdings and Middle East Internet Holdings, MTN aims to deliver e-commerce, marketplace, travel, and entertainment services. The company serves 251 million subscribers in 24 countries and operates in various industries including telecommunications, digital solutions, and entertainment.

Macquarie Bank

Macquarie Bank Limited, a subsidiary of Macquarie Group, is a diversified financial institution based in Sydney, Australia, founded in 1969. It provides a range of commercial banking and retail financial services, including personal banking, wealth management, business banking, vehicle finance, and corporate finance. The bank also engages in asset financing, home loans, and trades in fixed income, equities, foreign exchange, and commodities. Serving clients worldwide, Macquarie Bank operates across Australia, the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and the Asia Pacific. Its asset management division, Macquarie Asset Management, offers investment solutions in sectors such as infrastructure, real estate, and private equity. With a focus on robust risk management and a commitment to client service, Macquarie Bank plays a significant role in the global financial landscape, catering to institutional, corporate, and retail clients.
Made 3 investments in Ghana

Nedbank

Nedbank Group, founded in 1973 and headquartered in Sandown, South Africa, is a prominent financial services provider offering a comprehensive range of banking and financial solutions. Through its subsidiary, Nedbank Limited, the group serves individuals, small businesses, and government sectors, providing personal banking services such as savings accounts, loans, credit cards, and financial planning. In addition, it offers business banking solutions including deposits, loans, asset finance, and insurance products. Nedbank also specializes in corporate and investment banking, delivering services like trade finance, corporate lending, and advisory solutions across various sectors, including infrastructure and energy. The firm focuses on growth capital and private equity investments through Nedbank Capital Private Equity, primarily targeting mid-market unlisted companies in South Africa. With a commitment to sound banking principles and risk management, Nedbank aims to be a reliable partner in the financial sector.
Made 2 investments in Ghana

E3 Capital

E3 Capital is an investment firm focused on improving energy access in Sub-Saharan Africa. The firm invests in entrepreneurial businesses that are addressing the region's electrification challenges through innovative technologies and business models. E3 Capital advises the Energy Access Venture Fund, which is dedicated to enhancing access to sustainable energy solutions. The fund receives backing from prominent organizations, including Schneider Electric, a leader in energy management, along with various public-sector investors. Through these investments, E3 Capital aims to foster growth in the energy sector while contributing to sustainable development in the region.
Made 5 investments in Ghana

Blue Haven Initiative

Blue Haven Initiative is a family office based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, founded in 2012. It specializes in private equity and venture capital, focusing on investments in early-stage companies across diverse sectors, including green real estate, renewable energy, financial services, fintech, waste management, agriculture, and logistics. The firm aims to make a positive impact through its investments, targeting innovative businesses in emerging and pioneer markets. Blue Haven Initiative invests globally, with a minimum investment threshold of $0.5 million, and diversifies its portfolio through various asset classes such as public equities, fixed income, and real assets, often utilizing third-party investment managers.
Made 5 investments in Ghana