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FASA (“Financing for Agri-SMEs in Africa”) has just made its first investment by committing $5 million to Catalyst Fund, a pan-African venture capital fund supporting entrepreneurs developing solutions to help communities adapt to the growing impacts of climate change, including droughts, extreme weather and food insecurity. This initial commitment helped attract additional public and private investors, allowing Catalyst Fund to reach $30 million in committed capital today.

On April 28th 2026, while the AVCA buzz was building in Nairobi, another kind of gathering was taking place. Investisseurs & Partenaires, FSD Africa and Small Foundation curated the 3rd edition of the LP Peer Group Meet Up, bringing together 50+ LPs from across the African investment ecosystem for a full day of closed-door discussions.

Beyond building a portfolio of funds, FASA is committed to advancing sector knowledge through a dedicated learning strategy.

Today, FASA is publishing its first major research report: “The Landscape of Agri-SME Funds in Africa”. This comprehensive study provides an up-to-date panorama of 175 agri-SME funds across the continent, offering novel insights and sizing the immense opportunity for funders to drive impact. 

We are pleased to announce that Investisseurs & Partenaires (I&P) and its network of partner teams are joining the second phase (2025–2029) of the SSNUP program, coordinated by ADA, alongside Shared Interest and Balim Investments and the nine other teams already partnering in the first phase of the program (2020–2024). 

Jérémy Hajdenberg & Sébastien Boyé, 
I&P Co-CEO

Dear friends, entrepreneurs, fellow fund managers, finance and impact professionals, 

As we begin the new year, we would like to extend our warmest wishes to you. We wish you all an excellent 2026, both professionally and personally.

I&P publishes the fifth edition of its Impact Report, offering a comprehensive overview of the results achieved across all its business lines.

For over twenty years, I&P has worked to support the growth of African small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), convinced that their development is a key driver of economic, social, and environmental progress across the continent.

I&P is thrilled to launch a new acceleration program dedicated to women entrepreneurs operating in the green sector: I&P Acceleration WE4A (Women Entrepreneurship for Africa).

In 2025, I&P Acceleration financed more than 25 new businesses across Africa: a concrete springboard for impact entrepreneurs.

By mobilizing public and private partners: the European Commission via AFD, Climate KIC, Gaïa Impact Fund, GIZ, Green Climate Fund (GCF), the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ), and Proparco, Investisseurs & Partenaires (I&P) is continuing its commitment to high-impact African entrepreneurs through its acceleration programs.