I&P Acceleration in Sahel: a review of the regional training workshop for the first cohort of entrepreneurship support structures
News | 04/11/2021  As part of the I&P Acceleration in Sahel program, sponsored by the European Union, I&P gathered in Dakar (Senegal) the first cohort of entrepreneurship support structures (incubators, accelerators, start-up studios...) for a first regional training workshop. 20 participants (2...

In partnership with Mastercard Foundation, I&P launches the Education to Employment program in Abidjan.
News | 28/10/2021  On Thursday, October 21, 2021, I&P in partnership with Mastercard Foundation, presented the I&P Education to Employment (IP2E) program during a conference debate on the theme "Financing the education sector in Côte d'Ivoire". More information about Education to Employment...

Entrepreneurial Story: Dr. Wisdom Amegbletor, Director of New Crystal Health Services
Entrepreneurs | 26/10/2021  Dr. Wisdom Amegbletor is a medical doctor and an entrepreneur. After completing University of Ghana Medical School in 1999, he completed his mandatory housemanship and then decided to work at Greenshield Clinic in Sefwi-Wiawso, a rural town in the Western region of Ghana. This experience...

I&P receives support from the Catalytic Capital Consortium’s Grantmaking program
News | 19/10/2021  The Catalytic Capital Consortium’s Grantmaking program has awarded $2.2 million to 14 organizations, among which is Investisseurs & Partenaires. This support will allow us to analyse the impact of catalytic capital (investment capital that is patient, risk-tolerant, and flexible)...

Teliman - I&P Accélération Technologies
I&P Acceleration Technologies: What is the program's status?
News | 14/10/2021    Through the I&P Acceleration Technologies program, Investisseurs & Partenaires finances and provides technical assistance to digital-oriented African SMEs. These startups are the place of technical innovations specific to African realities and have a great impact...

I&P takes the floor at Advans Côte d'Ivoire's special Education Meet-up
News | 13/09/2021  The beginning of school is a key moment in Ivorian society. It is also an opportunity to question the national education system's evolution. On September 10, 2021, Advans Côte d'Ivoire, a microcredit company for SMEs, gathered a panel for their event called "Special Meet-up" around a...

Rapport ESG / Impact IPAE 1 et IPAE 2
Publication of ESG / Impact reports for IPAE 1 and IPAE 2 funds
News | 18/08/2021  Each year, I&P produces an impact report to assess the progress of projects and analyze the environmental, social and governance (ESG) performance of our investments. The latest IPAE 1 and IPAE 2 reports are online:  Read the IPAE 1 report Read the IPAE 2 report...

The IPDEV 2 fund impact report for the year 2020 is online!
News | 02/08/2021  Since 2002, I&P has developed the program IPDEV 2 in order to finance small businesses and build a network of local funds in sub-Saharan African countries. I&P Développement 2 (IPDEV 2) aims to create 10 local investment funds and to finance 500 SMEs in 10 countries in 10 years....

Focus on SECAS, a Senegalese company promoting local cereals
Entrepreneurs | 29/07/2021  I&P met with Mrs. Bineta Koné Coulibaly, President of SECAS, and Mrs. Ndèye Anta Coulibaly Ba, General Manager. Launched in 1992, SECAS (formerly known as "La Vivrière") is a Senegalese SME specialized in the processing and marketing of local cereals. The company is supported by...

I&P organizes a masterclass dedicated to funding solutions for companies in Cameroon
News | 27/07/2021On July 21st, Investisseurs & Partenaires (I&P), in partnership with the Cameroon Chamber of Commerce and the European Union, organized a masterclass dedicated to funding solutions for SMEs in Cameroon ( from microfinance to equity investment). During this event, several financial and legal...

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