Our Mission
Financing, supporting and promoting the entrepreneurs who are transforming Africa
Our Ambition
Contributing to the emergence of 500 champions of entrepreneurship in Africa by 2030

Financing, supporting and promoting the entrepreneurs who are transforming Africa

Our vision

The rise of a high-performing entrepreneurial ecosystem, supported by investors rooted in the continent, is essential for sustainable development and social cohesion in Africa

Our Mission

Financing, supporting, and promoting entrepreneurs and SMEs that are transforming Africa, often overlooked by investors despite their immense potential for growth and impact

Our Ambition

Contributing to the emergence of 500 champions of entrepreneurship in Africa by 2030

Key figures

23 YEARS

OF EXPERIENCE

80

TEAM MEMBERS

330+

SMEs FINANCED

480

MILLION € RAISED

Latest Publications

 

 

OUR BLOG

I&P launched Entreprenante Afrique, A blog to promote entrepreneurial dynamism in sub-Saharan Africa and better understand the context in which African entrepreneurs are working, in partnership with the Foundation for Studies and Research on International Development (FERDI).

The blog gathers research articles, experience sharing and field testimonies on African businesses.

 

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Portfolio companies

Ohel

Côte d'Ivoire

SheTOSS

Sénégal

Chocolaterie Nohi

Cameroun

Eclipse ER Cameroun SAS

Cameroun

Barka

Guinée

Assahore & Ko (Colonie)

Côte d'Ivoire

Apa Original Kisubi Tea Limited

Ouganda

Africa Spices Limited

Ouganda
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Meet the team

Nouss Bih

Investment Director IPDEV

Nouss Bih

Investment Director IPDEV

Nouss has been an Investment Director on the IPDEV team since September 2024.

Ghislaine Dikongue

Executive Assistant

Ghislaine Dikongue

Executive Assistant

Ghislaine is Fako Capital's Executive Assistant.

Faniry Razafimamonjy

Middle Office

Faniry Razafimamonjy

Middle Office

Faniry joined I&P in 2025 as Middle office for I&P Afrique Entrepreneur funds

Ny Andraina Andriamanantena

Chargée Impact et ESG

Ny Andraina Andriamanantena

Chargée Impact et ESG

Based in Madagascar, Ny Andraina joined I&P in 2023 as Impact and ESG Officer for the IPAE funds.

Francis Owusu

Investment Manager

Francis Owusu

Investment Manager

Francis joined the team in 2018 and operates as Investment Director in the Accra office. He manages the activities of IPAE 1 and IPAE 2 in Ghana and Nigeria.

Meet the Team
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