Investing Profitably, Responsibly,
and Sustainably in Africa’s Infrastructure Asset

The Africa50 Infrastructure Acceleration Fund is a trusted, independent investment partner focused on commercially viable infrastructure projects with strong economic returns and growth potential and measurable impact across Africa.

Investing Profitably, Responsibly, and Sustainably in Africa’s Infrastructure Asset

The Africa50 Infrastructure Acceleration Fund is a trusted, independent investment partner focused on commercially viable infrastructure projects with strong economic returns and growth potential and measurable impact across Africa.

about us

A Proven Investment Partner

Backed by the Africa50 Group—a pan-African investment platform and asset manager—we specialize in financing African infrastructure by mobilizing domestic and international public and private capital for deployment across the continent. Our fund investsital in bankable infrastructure projects and portfolio companies across priority sectors-power energy, transportationlogistics, water & sanitation, and digital & social infrastr. the aim of deliver attractive risk-adjusted returns for investors while having a positive impact on Africa’s socioeconomic development and climate transition.
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why IAF ?

Meaningfully Contributing to Closing Africa’s Infrastructure Gap

The Africa50 Infrastructure Acceleration Fund invests in commercially viable infrastructure projects and portfolio companies that generate strong financial returns while addressing Africa’s most pressing development and sustainability challenges…
Guided by a double bottom-line philosophy, the Fund targets opportunities that are critical to inclusive growth and economic transformation—delivering attractive risk-adjusted returns alongside measurable development impact across power and energy, transportation and logistics, water and sanitation, and digital and social infrastructure. As a strong advocate of sustainable infrastructure investment in Africa, the Fund deploys capital in ways that meaningfully improve the livelihoods of millions of people and unlock opportunities in underserved and emerging markets. Aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals and the Paris Climate Agreement, the Fund serves as a trusted platform for responsible investing and sustainable infrastructure development.

why IAF ?

Our goal : reduce the infrastructure gap on the continent

Africa offers immense investment opportunities due to its rapid economic growth, young population, and urgent infrastructure needs. Through four key focus sectors, we aim to launch high-impact projects that will improve the lives of millions of Africans.

Our mission & vision

Our Commitment to Profitable, Sustainable, and Responsible Investing

Anchored by Africa50 Group, our mission is to invest in a way that creates sustainable, long-term value and fulfils our social responsibilities.

Delivering optimal returns to our investors through innovative, forward-looking infrastructure investment strategies, with robust analysis and diligence, and risk mitigation, in building a pan-African focused investment portfolio.

Prioritizing sustainable infrastructure solutions that advance environmental and social impact across the Fund’s investment portfolio.
Promoting transparency, ethics, accountability and reporting across all stages of the Fund’s investment process.

Delivering optimal returns to our investors through innovative, forward-looking infrastructure investment strategies, with robust analysis and diligence, and risk mitigation, in building a pan-African focused investment portfolio.

Prioritizing sustainable infrastructure solutions that advance environmental and social impact across the Fund’s investment portfolio.
Promoting transparency, ethics, accountability and reporting across all stages of the Fund’s investment process.

Delivering optimal returns to our investors through innovative, forward-looking infrastructure investment strategies, with robust analysis and diligence, and risk mitigation, in building a pan-African focused investment portfolio.

Prioritizing sustainable infrastructure solutions that advance environmental and social impact across the Fund’s investment portfolio.

Promoting transparency, ethics, accountability and reporting across all stages of the Fund’s investment process.

Promoting Environmental and Social Responsibility (ESG)
Ensuring ethical governance and transparency
Strong Africa DNA and brand identity anchored by Africa50
Strong Africa DNA and brand identity anchored by Africa50

our experience

An Infrastructure Fund Firmly Rooted in Africa

Sponsored by the Africa50 Group, a pan-African multilateral institution and asset manager, the Fund’s origin and identity are deeply rooted in Africa. The Fund’s mandate is to make investments primarily in the infrastructure sector in Africa or substantially benefitting AfricaWe strive to operate with a long-term view and a deep understanding of the markets in which we invest. Potential synergies with Africa50 Group and support from the Fund’s African institutional investors can help overcome local challenges.

With multicultural backgrounds, deep sector knowledge, and infrastructure exposure in Africa and globally, our team brings together 160+ years of combined experience in infrastructure financing, investment, asset operations, and exits. This depth of expertise enables us to assess risk, navigate complexity, and drive value in emerging market infrastructure investing that are characteristic of the continent.

our experience

An Infrastructure Fund Firmly Rooted in Africa

Sponsored by the Africa50 Group, a pan-African multilateral institution and asset manager, the Fund’s origin and identity are deeply rooted in Africa. The Fund’s mandate is to make investments primarily in the infrastructure sector in Africa or substantially benefitting AfricaWe strive to operate with a long-term view and a deep understanding of the markets in which we invest. Potential synergies with Africa50 Group and support from the Fund’s African institutional investors can help overcome local challenges.

With multicultural backgrounds, deep sector knowledge, and infrastructure exposure in Africa and globally, our team brings together 160+ years of combined experience in infrastructure financing, investment, asset operations, and exits. This depth of expertise enables us to assess risk, navigate complexity, and drive value in emerging market infrastructure investing that are characteristic of the continent.

Our mission & vision

By investing wisely and responsibly

In Africa, for Africa, with Africa and its partners.
The IAF team builds on a strong track record of successful investments across Africa. With deep market knowledge and proven achievements, we have effectively identified, structured, and executed high-impact projects. This expertise makes IAF a trusted partner, well-positioned to support future investments and develop a strong, sustainable pipeline.

our people

The Fund’s value proposition lies in:

  • The Fund’s origins in Africa, ‘boots on the ground’, located on the continent.
  • The Fund’s experienced investment team and investment committee.
  • Synergies with the Africa50 Group that may include access to pipeline opportunities in Africa50 Group’s early-stage project development arm.
  • The ability to co-invest with the leading development finance institutions (DFIs) and other institutional investors that comprise the Fund’s investor pool.

“The Infrastructure Acceleration Fund’s origin and identity are deeply rooted in Africa. Leveraging the Africa50 Group’s early-stage project development expertise, strong African networks, and relationships with governments, the Fund is uniquely positioned to access hard-to-reach dealflow and benefit from the institutional resilience that Africa50 Group brings across jurisdictions”

Alain Ebobissé | CEO, Africa50 Group

our people

The Fund’s value proposition lies in:

  • The Fund’s origins in Africa, ‘boots on the ground’, located on the continent.
  • The Fund’s experienced investment team and investment committee.
  • Synergies with the Africa50 Group that may include access to pipeline opportunities in Africa50 Group’s early-stage project development arm.
  • The ability to co-invest with the leading development finance institutions (DFIs) and other institutional investors that comprise the Fund’s investor pool.

“The Infrastructure Acceleration Fund’s origin and identity are deeply rooted in Africa. Leveraging the Africa50 Group’s early-stage project development expertise, strong African networks, and relationships with governments, the Fund is uniquely positioned to access hard-to-reach dealflow and benefit from the institutional resilience that Africa50 Group brings across jurisdictions”

Alain Ebobissé | CEO, Africa50 Group

Partner with us to Invest in Africa’s Future

We invite mission-aligned investors and institutions to partner with
us in helping to positively shape, drive, and influence Africa’s future.

Partner with us to Invest in Africa’s Future

We invite mission-aligned investors and institutions to partner with
us in helping to positively shape, drive, and influence Africa’s future.

news & insights

Latest news

January 9 2025 I Press release

Africa50 Infrastructure Acceleration Fund Achieves First Close, securing $222.5 Million

January 9 2025 I Press release

Africa50 Infrastructure Acceleration Fund Achieves First Close, securing $222.5 Million

January 9 2025 I Press release

Africa50 Infrastructure Acceleration Fund Achieves First Close, securing $222.5 Million