Kaoplast

Sector of activity: Industry
Status: Financement d'amorçage
Entrepreneur: Sandrine MONTIGAUD, Momar MBENGUE
Country: Senegal
A propos:

Founded in 2018, KAOPLAST is a major player in plastic recycling in Senegal. It transforms plastic waste into reusable raw materials, aligning its activities with the principles of the circular economy. In six years, more than 2,800 tons have been collected, reducing pollution and structuring a local industry. The company employs 46 people and generates 300 indirect jobs. Its impact is both environmental and socio-economic.

 

The Entrepreneur

KAOPLAST est dirigée par Sandrine Montigaud, 41 ans, française installée au Sénégal depuis 2017. Ancienne sportive diplômée en STAPS, elle a gravi les échelons de l’entreprise depuis 2019, jusqu’à en prendre la tête en 2021. Elle s’appuie sur une équipe expérimentée et une gouvernance impliquée, portée par les actionnaires.

Partnership with I&P and Teranga Capital

KAOPLAST is accompanied by I&P and Teranga Capital through the CATAL1.5°T program. The funds raised are intended for:

  • Strengthen and expand its range of recycled products (MPIR).
  • Support the company in making strategic investments (CAPEX).
  • Structure the administrative and financial function.

Key Impacts 

  • KAOPLAST expects a 52% increase in its workforce between 2023 (46 jobs) and 2029 (70 jobs), with the proportion of formal jobs tripling.
  • The amount of recycled plastic is expected to increase by 171% between 2023 and 2027.
  • By recycling 487 tons in the first year of the project, the company will avoid approximately 1,800 tons of CO2e.

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In portfolio since: Mai 2025

TC Solutions

Sector of activity: Energy
Status: Financement d'amorçage
Associed fund: CATAL1.5°T
Entrepreneur: Assane Kafando
Country: Burkina Faso
A propos:

TC Solutions is a key energy player in Burkina Faso, specialised in solar and electrical solutions installation and distribution. Drawing on its expertise in renewable energies, it develops customised equipment, such as the Solar Box, a hybrid cabinet guaranteeing a reliable and sustainable power supply.

With an ambition for regional growth, TC Solutions is committed to offering high-performance, economical and ecological solutions to meet local energy challenges and accelerate the transition to more accessible and sustainable energy.

The entrepreneur

Assane Kafando is an electrical engineering and business management expert with over 25 years' experience in the energy sector. After a career with TIERI and ENGIE Africa, he founded TC Solutions to bring innovative and sustainable energy solutions to Burkina Faso. Visionary and committed, he is focusing on energy efficiency and renewable energies to transform access to electricity in the region.

Partnership with I&P and Sinergi Burkina

TC Solutions is supported by CATAL1.5°T program through Sinergi Burkina. Through its expertise and financial support, Sinergi Burkina is helping TC Solutions to strengthen its position in the renewable energy market and accelerate its development. This strategic partnership aims to promote the solutions developed by the company to meet local energy challenges and foster responsible and sustainable growth.

This partnership will enable TC Solutions to:  

  • Accelerate the deployment of the Solar Box by setting up a hybrid cabinet assembly workshop and strengthening TC Solutions' sales strategy to position itself as a key supplier of this product in France. 
  • Develop the solar energy business by developing partnerships with solar component manufacturers, raising customer awareness of solar solutions and facilitating access to renewable energy. 
  • Strengthen the company's structure and organisation, by better formalising internal procedures and building team skills to improve operational efficiency

 

In portfolio since: 2025

I&P announces the launch of CATAL1.5°T, a financing program for companies in the climate sector

Investisseurs & Partenaires is pleased to announce the launch of CATAL1.5°T, a program financed by the Green Climate Fund (GCF) and the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) to provide 10.4 million euros to support start-ups and small and medium-sized enterprises committed to reducing greenhouse gas emissions in West Africa.  

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