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Français Impact and Evolution of the Mastercard Foundation Africa Growth FundNews | 29/01/2025 The Mastercard Foundation Africa Growth Fund, a bold initiative catalyzing risk capital for SMEs in Sub-Saharan Africa, is entering a new phase. After three years of impactful contributions, Investisseurs & Partenaires (I&P) will transition its role as Fund Advisor to Mennonite... |
 How can African SME funds mobilise more capital? Data and lessons from pioneering LPs and GPsNews | 28/01/2025 In this new publication, "How Can African SME Funds Mobilize More Capital? Data and Lessons from Pioneering LPs and GPs" sponsored by the Argidius Foundation, Investisseurs & Partenaires (I&P) provides a comprehensive analysis of the fundraising landscape, fund models and return... |
 I&P maintains its commitment to excellence with a B Corp™ re-certification.News | 24/01/2025 We are proud to announce that Investisseurs & Partenaires (I&P) has been re-certified as a B Corp™, with a global score of 97 confirming our commitment to a worldwide community of companies that uphold high social and environmental standards. The B Corp label means that a... |
 New exit for IPAE: Enko Education announces the closing of a new USD 24M financing roundEntrepreneurs | 23/01/2025 I&P exits the capital of Enko Education, a network of international African schools that gives the continent's youth access to the best universities in the world, a company in which I&P invested in 2016 through the I&P Afrique Entrepreneurs 1 fund. Enko Education has... |
 Our best wishes for 2025!News | 14/01/2025 Our best wishes for 2025! - Sébastien Boyé and Jérémy Hajdenberg, co-CEO of I&P "Dear friends, dear entrepreneurs, dear investors, and partners, As we embark on a new year, we would like to wish you all the very best for 2025. May this year bring success and... |
 Insights from I&P’s Masterclass at SuperReturn AfricaIntelligence & Analysis | 19/12/2024 On December 3, 2024, the I&P team hosted a Masterclass during Super Return Africa in Cape Town, to present the early findings of a research report on the African private capital ecosystem, set for publication in January 2025. Register on this form to receive the report... |
 Solarbox and Socium announce a $5 million and $1 million USD round of financing.Entrepreneurs | 04/12/2024I&P is proud to announce a major step in the development of two of its portfolio companies, Socium and Solarbox, which have just successfully raised strategic funds. These operations mark a decisive turning point for these innovative companies, which are committed to accelerating access to... |
 New White Paper: Mobilizing the Diaspora through Private EquityIntelligence & Analysis | 03/12/2024 I&P is proud to announce the publication of the white paper “Mobilizing the Diaspora through Private Equity,” in collaboration with IFAD and Ciwara Capital. This document highlights the key stages and lessons learned from the creation of an investment company founded by the African... |
 Newsletter n°47: discover all our latest news!News | 19/11/2024 In this edition n°47 of our quarterly newsletter: Focus : ⇒ I&P is proud to announce the official launch of FASA, a multi-donor fund designed to bridge the financing gap for small and medium-sized agricultural enterprises (SMEs) in Africa. ⇒ I&P... |
 I&P Accélération au Sahel (IPAS): Pioneering acceleration program for SMEs in the Sahel region draws to a closeNews | 13/11/2024 In 2019, Investisseurs & Partenaires launched I&P Accélération au Sahel thanks to funding from the European Union, more specifically through The EU Emergency Trust Fund for Africa. Financed up to €15.5 million, and deployed over 5 years, this program is aimed at start-ups and... |