The Africa50 Infrastructure Acceleration Fund is backed by a strong and diverse pool of institutional investors from across Africa and globally. Our investor pool reflects a deep commitment to mobilizing capital for infrastructure investment in Africa—sustainably, responsibly, and profitably.
The Africa50 Infrastructure Acceleration Fund is backed by a strong and diverse pool of institutional investors from across Africa and globally. Our investor pool reflects a deep commitment to mobilizing capital for infrastructure investment in Africa—sustainably, responsibly, and profitably.
The Fund to date has secured capital commitments from a broad mix of institutional investor types, including development finance institutions (DFIs), pension funds, and sovereign wealth funds amongst others.
The Fund to date has secured capital commitments from a broad mix of institutional investor types, including development finance institutions (DFIs), pension funds, and sovereign wealth funds amongst others.
African investors represent over 85% of the capital base, solidifying the Fund’s identity as a fund rooted in Africa, for Africa.
African investors represent over 85% of the capital base, solidifying the Fund’s identity as a fund rooted in Africa, for Africa.
At second close, we received commitments from an additional 9 types of investors.
African institutional investors dominate the IAF investor pool. IAF also has a significant pool of international institutional investors, this demonstrates the existing appetite and support for investing in African infrastructure.
Our investment strategy ensures we deploy capital sustainable, responsibly and profitably into transformational investments across Africa. Our investments are contributing towards a more sustainable and inclusive growth of the continent.
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Africa50 Group, the Fund’s sponsor, was established in 2012 by the African Development Bank. 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 Africa50 Group’s strong track record, pipeline access, and trusted reputation across the continent.
Over the past 9 years, it has:
The Fund to date has secured capital commitments from a broad mix of institutional investor types, including development finance institutions (DFIs), pension funds, and sovereign wealth funds amongst others.
African investors represent over 85% of the capital base, solidifying the Fund’s identity as a fund rooted in Africa, for Africa.
