The Fund, to date, has secured capital commitments from a broad mix of institutional investors, including development finance institutions, pension funds, and sovereign wealth funds, amongst others.
The Fund, to date, has secured capital commitments from a broad mix of institutional investors, including development finance institutions, pension funds, and sovereign wealth funds, amongst others.
The Fund’s investor pool is backed by a strong and diverse investor base, comprising leading African and international institutional investors. This demonstrates an increasingly strong appetite and support for investing in African infrastructure.
Our investment strategy is designed to deploy capital sustainably, responsibly and profitably into infrastructure projects across Africa. Each investment is expected to contribute towards sustainable and inclusive growth in Africa.
African investors represent over 85% of the capital base, solidifying the Fund’s identity as a fund rooted in Africa, for Africa.
Our diverse investor base is a critical differentiator that enables:
The Africa50 Group, the Fund’s sponsor, was established in 2012 by the African Development Bank (AfDB). As of November 2025, Africa50 Group’s shareholders comprise 33 African countries, the African Development Bank, 2 African central banks, and 1 African asset manager. The Fund benefits from the Africa50 Group’s strong track record, pipeline access, and trusted reputation across the continent. Over the past 9 years, it has:
