In this 45th edition of our newsletter:
⇒ Focus: Inua Capital (Uganda) and Zira Capital (Mali) make their first equity investments
⇒ Protrait : Meet Folly Koussawo from Trianon Homes in Gabon
And all I&P news from the first quarter of 2024.
In this 45th edition of our newsletter:
⇒ Focus: Inua Capital (Uganda) and Zira Capital (Mali) make their first equity investments
⇒ Protrait : Meet Folly Koussawo from Trianon Homes in Gabon
And all I&P news from the first quarter of 2024.
We are delighted to announce that we have been selected for the ImpactAssets 50 2024 as an Impact Manager Emeritus for the second year running! The #IA50 Emeritus recognizes impact fund managers who have achieved IA 50 recognition for at least 5 years and who consistently demonstrate their commitment to generating positive impact.
We are pleased to share with you the first newsletter of this year 2024, including the latest news from I&P, its partner funds and portfolio companies:
I&P is thrilled to announce the release of its Annual Impact Report for the year 2023.
The report offers a comprehensive overview of I&P's activities, achievements, and impact throughout the year, showcasing the growth and transformational changes spurred by the organization's commitment to entrepreneurship in Africa.
The anual impact report notably covers an overall look at I&P's activities and a detailed review of our impact, following our 6 impact pillars
The Mastercard Foundation Africa Growth Fund, of which I&P is Fund Advisor, is proud to announce the approval of 3 new investment funds: Chui Ventures, VestedWorld, and SME Impact Fund 2, which bring to 5 the number of funds supported since the launch in December 2022.
In this 43rd edition of our newsletter:
⇒ Focus : In partnership with the Catalytic Capital Consortium, we are pleased to present our new report: "Using Catalytic Capital to Foster African Entrepreneurs in Underserved Markets”.
In a new report entitled “Using Catalytic Capital to Foster African Entrepreneurs in Underserved Markets,” published in partnership with the Catalytic Capital Consortium, I&P showcases the effectiveness of catalytic capital in supporting African SMEs, offering recommendations to expand its use.
From June 14 to 17, I&P and The African Club of Entrepreneurs hold the 9th edition of the Entrepreneurs’ seminar. This 3-day training session dedicated to digital gathered about sixty African entrepreneurs operating in a dozen sub-Saharan African countries.
An eventful second quarter for I&P and its partner funds! In this edition of our newsletter, you will find :
⇒ Focus on: the 9th Annual Entrepreneurs' Seminar, which brought together 60 African entrepreneurs;
From June 21 to 23, I&P organised the 6th edition of its training course entitled "Becoming a player of the impact investing sector".
Around fifteen participants from 8 different countries (Mali, Benin, Côte d'Ivoire, South Africa, the United States, Tunisia, Morocco and France) gathered in Paris for this training course combining plenary sessions and practical workshops, with the support of several speakers from I&P and external experts.