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

Kate Allou

Technical Assistance Officer

Kate Allou

Technical Assistance Officer

Kate Allou joined the I&P team in 2024 as Technical Assistance Officer

Yannick Aboh

ESG Director

Yannick Aboh

ESG Director

Based in Abidjan, Yannick Aboh joined I&P in November 2023 and holds the position of ESG Director.

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.

Moïse Samaké

Investment Officer

Moïse Samaké

Investment Officer

Moïse Samaké is Zira Capital's Investment Officer. He is based in Mali.

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

Meet the Team
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