Mayaki Trading

Sector of activity: Energy
Status: Financement d'amorçage
Entrepreneur: MAMAN Mahaman Kabirou
Country: Niger
A propos:

Mayaki Trading is a company specializing in the solar energy markets, particularly solar kits, and construction.

The activities are distributed as follows in terms of revenue:

  • 75% clean energy (60% pay as you go – 40% sale of batteries, mini power plants, inverters, etc.)
  • 25% construction of public works buildings and water supply

The entrepreneur

Mayaki Trading was founded by MAMAN Mahaman Kabirou, a graduate in Management Information Technology, several times consultant in the field of NTIC training, in digital data processing, in management and business leader. He was several times Head and member of the Nigerien delegation of business leaders for the Trade Mission and business opportunities at trade fairs dedicated to solar and Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) in the USA, United Arab Emirates, Burkina Faso, Turkey, England, Tunisia and France.

Partnership with I&P and Sinergi SA

I&P has partnered with Mayaki Trading:

  • For the acquisition of a container of solar kits, equivalent to approximately 3,000 kits.
  • Financing of 60,000.00 FCFA
  • Establishment of a technical assistance mission on accounting and finance, as well as on the commercial aspect.

Main Impacts

  • Annual reduction of more than 226 tons of CO₂e through the introduction of solar equipment.
  • Reduction in air pollution (by replacing coal and wood fires) and improvement of air quality in urban areas.
  • Creation and sustainability of skilled jobs, with technical training for young salespeople and the gradual inclusion of women.
  • Increased energy autonomy for users, reducing dependence on the unstable and unavailable public grid.
  • Existence of an innovative digital platform for real-time monitoring, startup and shutdown, optimization, and proactive maintenance of installed equipment.

Find out more 

Facebook page of Mayaki Trading 

In portfolio since: Juillet 2025

I&P Accélération au Sahel (IPAS): Pioneering acceleration program for SMEs in the Sahel region draws to a close

 

In 2019, Investisseurs & Partenaires launched I&P Accélération au Sahel thanks to funding from the European Union, more specifically through The EU Emergency Trust Fund for Africa. Financed up to €15.5 million, and deployed over 5 years, this program is aimed at start-ups and small businesses in the Sahel region with one main objective: to give them access to the financing and skills they need to enable their development and thus promote job creation.

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How to support the acceleration phase of small businesses in the Sahel region : I&P publishes lessons from I&P Acceleration in Sahel’s mid-term evaluation

Since 2019 with the support of the European Union, I&P has been preparing small and medium-sized enterprises in the Sahelian sub-region for investment through the I&P Acceleration in the Sahel program. Three years after its launch, I&P is proud to present the first lessons of the program, identified following the mid-term evaluation carried out by Dalberg consulting firm.

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Afroto

Sector of activity: Culture, Service
Status: Financement d'amorçage
Entrepreneur: Alexandre Bonneau
Country: Niger
A propos:

Afroto is a Niger-based industrialized production company for premium visuals, based on a networked community and present in 15 African countries for the benefit of institutional clients. The company offers international organizations and institutions photo and video coverage of their events. The ambition of this young SME is to create the leading community of photographers and videographers in Africa.

 

The entrepreneur

Afroto was founded by Alexandre Bonneau, a young entrepreneur passionate about photography. Holder of a Master of Science in Entrepreneurship and Innovation from SKEMA Business School (France), he started photography at the age of 14 and  through feedback from meetings with photographers/videographers before enrolling in master classes and other training courses

 

Partnership with I&P and Sinergi

Afroto is supported by Sinergi and I&P through I&P Acceleration in Sahel. This partnership aims to :

  • Recruit 2 junior developers
  • Recruit a Business Developer/Sale Key Accounts
  • Recruit a Business Developer/Sale Medium and Small Accounts
  • Recruit an Administrative and Accounting Assistant

 

More information

Visit company's website

 

In portfolio since: 2023

Interview with Kim Kamarebe and Maïmouna Baillet, Directors of Inua Capital and Sinergi

 

In this interview, Kim and Maïmouna, respectively Managing Directors of Inua Capital and Sinergi, and the first two women fund managers in the IPDEV 2 network, talk about the challenges and opportunities they face in their roles and in their countries, the place of gender in private equity and their goals and visions for entrepreneurship.

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GMM Koira Ma Hansé

Sector of activity: Service
Status: Financement d'amorçage
Entrepreneur: Hamidou Abdoulaye
Country: Niger
A propos:

GMM Koira Ma Hansé is a company specialized in security, guarding and repair services (electricity, water) and cleaning in Niger.

The entrepreneur

GMM Koira Ma Hansé was created in 2017 by Hamidou Abdoulaye, an entrepreneur. He cumulates 9 years of experience in security and cleaning.

Partnership with I&P and Sinergi

GMM Koira Ma Hansé is supported by Sinergi and I&P through I&P Acceleration in Sahel. This partnership aims at strengthening the company’s structure and developing new products, in particular a video surveillance service (events, premises, warehouses) and geolocation to fight against robberies, a common problem for companies and individuals in Niger.

In portfolio since: 2022

GMM Koira Ma Hansé

Sector of activity: Service
Status: Financement d'amorçage
Associed fund: Sinergi Niger
Entrepreneur: Hamidou Abdoulaye
Country: Niger
A propos:

GMM Koira Ma Hansé is a company specialized in security, guarding and repair services (electricity, water) and cleaning in Niger.

The entrepreneur

GMM Koira Ma Hansé was created in 2017 by Hamidou Abdoulaye, an entrepreneur. He cumulates 9 years of experience in security and cleaning.

Partnership with I&P and SINERGI

GMM Koira Ma Hansé is supported by Sinergi and I&P through I&P Acceleration in Sahel. This partnership aims at strengthening the company's structure and developing new products, in particular a video surveillance service (events, premises, warehouses) and geolocation to fight against robberies, a common problem for companies and individuals in Niger.

In portfolio since: 2022

Hi-Tech Solutions

Sector of activity: Energy
Status: Financement d'amorçage
Entrepreneur: Edmond Doudou Amadou Moctar
Country: Niger
A propos:

 

Hi-Tech Solutions is a start-up that operates in the solar energy sector (distribution of solar panels, photovoltaic system components, modules, inverters, mounting systems and accessories), in rural and peri-urban communities in Niger. 

The entrepreneur

Hi-Tech Solutions was created in 2013 by Edmond Doudou Amadou Moctar. Working in the fields of energy and finance in Niger for more than 9 years, he started his professional career in 2005, where he worked in several structures such as BOA Niger, Care International as a Financier and Accountant. He has been several times leader and member of the Nigerian delegation of business leaders for the trade mission and business opportunities at the level of exhibitions dedicated to solar and Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) in the United States, United Arab Emirates, Burkina Faso, Turkey, England, Tunisia and France.

Partnership with I&P and Sinergi

Hi-Tech Solutions is supported by Sinergi and I&P through I&P Acceleration in Sahel. This partnership aims at strengthening the supply chain of solar kits and providing its existing customer base with solar equipment. 

 

In portfolio since: 2022

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