ABOUT US
We at Africa Plus Partners specialise in raising funds to finance infrastructure investments, working with our partners and co-investors to de-risking and value engineer infrastructure assets, with a view to delivering sustainable, carbon+™ businesses that catalyse Africa’s development, whilst generating predictable returns and asset value appreciation for sophisticated emerging market investors (EMIs).
Africa Plus Partners is fully licensed and accredited by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Nigeria and our existing funds have a combined estimated value of over $600 million.
Investment Philosophy
Sub-Saharan Africa remains one of the fastest growing across the world and we recognize that effective infrastructure is vital for economic growth and development of the African continent. Our investment philosophy is geared towards bridging infrastructure gaps while securing predictable and risk-adjusted returns on capital deployed.
We are committed to:
De-risking and value engineering investments in sustainable infrastructure businesses
Being a value investor and catalyst for infrastructure development in Africa
Prioritising carbon+ and environmentally friendly initiatives to alignment with best-in-class ESG goals for a sustainable business
Trusted vehicle for partnerships investments in essential utilities and services
Our TEAM
HOW WE ARE DIFFERENT
We are Nigeria’s first equity-based infrastructure investment and development catalyst dedicated to leveraging partnerships for value investing in Africa’s ‘missing middle’ infrastructure.
We take strong governance positions in investee businesses, enabling us to bring our wealth of experience and professional networks to ensure long-term sustainability and adherence to best-in-class ESG practices that in turn deliver superior returns to sophisticated emerging market investors.
HOW WE ARE DIFFERENT
We are committed to delivering carbon mitigating investments aligned with best-in-class ESG principles. Our Fund managers, working closely with our governance structures and technical partners, aim to deliver carbon+ weighted funds with a transformative impact on host communities and the economy.
HOW WE ARE DIFFERENT
Our team, comprised of highly experienced, skilled and young analysts, investment professionals, project developers and asset managers has over 120 years cumulative experience spanning a broad range of infrastructure asset classes and businesses, including but not limited to renewable energy, power generation, gas production, real estate and transportation assets.
We have built key relationships with commercial lenders, development finance institutions, pension funds and savvy investors. We have created a successful management approach built on our unique de-risking and value engineering capabilities, in addition to a keen focus on best-in-class ESG principles for infrastructure development and investing
HOW WE ARE DIFFERENT
We are actively engaged in the management of our infrastructure assets, proactively supporting optimal business planning and strategy, thereby delivering predictable and robust outcomes for investors and all key stakeholders.
HOW WE ARE DIFFERENT
As development catalysts, we fund and invest intellectual capital in support of programmes and strategic initiatives aimed at catalysing investment into sustainable infrastructure businesses, essential utilities and services that enhance economic indicators of host nations and communities, whilst delivering predicable and superior returns and value appreciation for investors.
COMMUNITY AND SUSTAINABILITY
Some of our keystone engagements include:
Promoting enterprise through a Student Venture Prize program)