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I&P is proud to be a member of 2X Global and one of the first private investors to commit to promote and finance women’s economic empowerment under the new edition of the 2X Challenge, 2024-2027.

I&P partner companies AerialMetric (Madagascar, IPAE), Etudesk (Ivory Coast, IPAS), Concree (Senegal, Investment Readiness - I&P Conseil), Keiwa (Ivory Coast, IPAT) and Sayna (Madagascar, IPAT) were present at the 2024 edition of Viva Technology in Paris.

In this 45th edition of our newsletter: 

⇒ Focus: Inua Capital (Uganda) and Zira Capital (Mali) make their first equity investments 

⇒ Protrait : Meet Folly Koussawo from Trianon Homes in Gabon

And all I&P news from the first quarter of 2024.

We are delighted to announce that we have been selected for the ImpactAssets 50 2024 as an Impact Manager Emeritus for the second year running! The #IA50 Emeritus recognizes impact fund managers who have achieved IA 50 recognition for at least 5 years and who consistently demonstrate their commitment to generating positive impact.  

We are pleased to share with you the first newsletter of this year 2024, including the latest news from I&P, its partner funds and portfolio companies:

I&P is thrilled to announce the release of its Annual Impact Report for the year 2023.

The report offers a comprehensive overview of I&P's activities, achievements, and impact throughout the year, showcasing the growth and transformational changes spurred by the organization's commitment to entrepreneurship in Africa.

The anual impact report notably covers an overall look at I&P's activities and a detailed review of our impact, following our 6 impact pillars

The Mastercard Foundation Africa Growth Fund, of which I&P is Fund Advisor, is proud to announce the approval of 3 new investment funds: Chui Ventures, VestedWorld, and SME Impact Fund 2, which bring to 5 the number of funds supported since the launch in December 2022.

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In this 43rd edition of our newsletter:

⇒ Focus : In partnership with the Catalytic Capital Consortium, we are pleased to present our new report: "Using Catalytic Capital to Foster African Entrepreneurs in Underserved Markets”.

In a new report entitled “Using Catalytic Capital to Foster African Entrepreneurs in Underserved Markets,” published in partnership with the Catalytic Capital Consortium, I&P showcases the effectiveness of catalytic capital in supporting African SMEs, offering recommendations to expand its use.

From June 14 to 17, I&P and The African Club of Entrepreneurs hold the 9th edition of the Entrepreneurs’ seminar. This 3-day training session dedicated to digital gathered about sixty African entrepreneurs operating in a dozen sub-Saharan African countries.

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