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

Aïssatou Gaye

Investment Manager, Mastercard Foundation Africa Growth Fund

Aïssatou Gaye

Investment Manager, Mastercard Foundation Africa Growth Fund

Aïssatou Gaye joined I&P in 2023 and holds the position of Investment Manager with the Mastercard Foundation Africa Growth Fund.

Emmanuel Cotsoyannis

Managing Director of Miarakap

Emmanuel Cotsoyannis

Managing Director of Miarakap

Emmanuel Cotsoyannis is the founder and Managing Director of Miarakap, an investment fund based in Madagascar sponsored by I&P.

Dominique Mewoli

Analyst

Dominique works as an Analyst at Fako Capital.

Manuela BOMA-ATTA

ESG & Impact Officer

Manuela BOMA-ATTA

ESG & Impact Officer

Manuela Boma-Atta joined I&P in April 2021 as Project Manager for I&P Education and Employment. Since January 2025, she has been in charge of ESG and Impact steering and monitoring for I&P partner funds supported by I&P Développement.

Hugues Vincent-Genod

Director, Growth and Strategy

Hugues Vincent-Genod

Director, Growth and Strategy

Hugues joined I&P in 2011 and holds the position of Director, Growth and Strategy

Meet the Team
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