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

Cegedi

Guinée

Recycling

Togo

Kanel Pâtisserie

Sénégal

Chez Bio

Cameroun

Baobab des saveurs

Sénégal

Ets Kao

Côte d'Ivoire

Agro-Aquaculture

Guinée

Mayaki Trading

Niger
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Meet the team

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.

Kanto Fy Tsiky RAFA NY HERY

Chargée de mission

Kanto Fy Tsiky RAFA NY HERY

Chargée de mission

Rafa Ny Hery Kanto Fy Tsiky joined I&P in March 2025 and is based in Madagascar.

Josias Diamitani

Analyst

Josias Diamitani joined the Sinergi Burkina team in January 2022 as a financial analyst.

Anjaratiana Raphaelo Randrianalison

Finance and Operations Manager, IPDEV 2

Anjaratiana Raphaelo Randrianalison

Finance and Operations Manager, IPDEV 2

Anja joined I&P in October 2023 as Finance and Operations Manager, IPDEV 2

Sitraka Ratefinjanahary

Chargée de Suivi Financier

Sitraka Ratefinjanahary

Chargée de Suivi Financier

Sitraka Ratefinjanahary joined I&P in 2024 as Financial Monitoring Officer.

Meet the Team
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