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InfraCo Africa
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InfraCo Africa
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http://www.infracoafrica.com/
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2004
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InfraCo Africa is a London-headquartered infrastructure project development company founded in 2004 that invests in and develops early-stage infrastructure projects across sub-Saharan Africa. It operates as a member facility of the Private Infrastructure Development Group (PIDG), alongside complementary PIDG offerings in technical assistance, debt solutions, guarantees, and credit enhancement. Its disclosed investment focus spans renewable energy (mini-grids, battery storage) and logistics/industrial real estate, with active or recent exposure in Kenya, Nigeria, Sierra Leone, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

The entity's core "products" are investment vehicles and project development mandates rather than software or licensed technology. Its two principal disclosed deployments are a $50 million lead-investor commitment to PowerGen's Series C (January 2025) — targeting 120 MW of renewable energy, electricity access for 68,000 households, and 43,581 tCO2e of annual emissions reduction — and a key investor role in the $30 million ALP Industrial REIT, which listed on the Nairobi Securities Exchange in March 2025 as the first USD-denominated security on that market. Capital is mobilized in concert with co-investors including the African Development Bank, IFU, EDFI ElectriFi, and the FCDO-backed MOBILIST Programme, indicating a blended finance model reliant on DFI syndication rather than commercial pricing.

As of 1 August 2025, InfraCo Africa has been fully integrated into "InfraCo," PIDG's unified project development offering that also absorbs InfraCo Asia. The infracoafrica.com and infracoasia.com domains redirect to pidg.org, and the company operates with a reported headcount of 1–10 employees under a leadership team comprising CEO Gilles Vaes, CIO Claire Jarratt, and Business Development Manager Beatrice Muthoni. No proprietary technology, AI/ML capabilities, pricing model, or commercial revenue stream is disclosed in the available data.

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InfraCo Africa is a London-based infrastructure project developer and PIDG member facility that invests in sub-Saharan African infrastructure, primarily renewable energy and logistics real estate across Kenya, Nigeria, Sierra Leone, and the DRC, now integrated into PIDG's unified InfraCo brand.

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infrastructure project development, development finance investment, renewable energy projects, sub-Saharan Africa infrastructure, logistics real estate
Industry4 codes
1Transmission Interconnection & Line Works (Gen-Tie Lines, Overhead/Underground Lines)
CodeEUAMAFAFPrimaryYes
2Commercial & Industrial (C&I) BESS EPC & Integration
CodeEUAEAEABPrimaryNo
3Site Preparation & Civil Works (Clearing, Grading, Earthworks, Roads)
CodeEUAMAFAAPrimaryNo
4Wind Power Plant EPC (Onshore/Offshore)
CodeEUAEAAAFPrimaryNo
NAICS code2 codes
  • Electric Power Generation22111
  • Power and Communication Line and Related Structures Construction237130
SIC code1 code
  • Cogeneration Services & Small Power Producers4991
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Infrastructure Development Finance
Social media profiles2 records
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Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others
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InfraCo Africa was an infrastructure project development and investment company that developed, structured, and invested in sub-Saharan African infrastructure projects, with a focus on renewable energy (including mini-grids and battery storage) and logistics/industrial real estate. As part of PIDG, it provided project development capital alongside technical assistance, debt solutions, guarantee solutions, and credit enhancement, and acted as lead or key investor in transactions such as PowerGen's Series C and the ALP Industrial REIT.

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  • 120 MW of renewable energy solutions to be developed through PowerGen investment
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InfraCo Africa operates as an infrastructure project development company within PIDG (Private Infrastructure Development Group). Following the August 2025 integration with InfraCo Asia into InfraCo, the unified entity focuses on project development, technical assistance, debt solutions, and guarantee solutions for infrastructure across Africa. The company does not offer a unified software product but rather develops and invests in infrastructure projects including renewable energy (PowerGen partnerships) and logistics/industrial real estate (ALP Industrial REIT).

Product and service2 records
1ALP Industrial REIT
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A U.S. dollar-denominated Industrial Real Estate Investment Trust focused on logistics and industrial assets in Kenya, including warehouse developments near Nairobi. InfraCo Africa is a key investor in the fund.

2PowerGen Renewable Energy Projects
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Sub-Saharan African renewable energy development initiatives in Kenya, Nigeria, Sierra Leone, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo, including mini-grids and battery storage systems. InfraCo Africa is a lead investor in these projects.

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1PIDG (Private Infrastructure Development Group)
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As of August 1, 2025, InfraCo Africa has been fully integrated into PIDG's unified project development offering. The integration combines InfraCo Africa and InfraCo Asia under the InfraCo brand within PIDG. PIDG provides Technical Assistance, Project Development, Debt Solutions, Guarantee Solutions, and Credit Enhancement Facilities.

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InfraCo Africa

Infrastructure Development Financeinfracoafrica.com

InfraCo Africa is a London-based infrastructure project developer and PIDG member facility that invests in sub-Saharan African infrastructure, primarily renewable energy and logistics real estate across Kenya, Nigeria, Sierra Leone, and the DRC, now integrated into PIDG's unified InfraCo brand.

What InfraCo Africa does

InfraCo Africa is a London-headquartered infrastructure project development company founded in 2004 that invests in and develops early-stage infrastructure projects across sub-Saharan Africa. It operates as a member facility of the Private Infrastructure Development Group (PIDG), alongside complementary PIDG offerings in technical assistance, debt solutions, guarantees, and credit enhancement. Its disclosed investment focus spans renewable energy (mini-grids, battery storage) and logistics/industrial real estate, with active or recent exposure in Kenya, Nigeria, Sierra Leone, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

The entity's core "products" are investment vehicles and project development mandates rather than software or licensed technology. Its two principal disclosed deployments are a $50 million lead-investor commitment to PowerGen's Series C (January 2025) — targeting 120 MW of renewable energy, electricity access for 68,000 households, and 43,581 tCO2e of annual emissions reduction — and a key investor role in the $30 million ALP Industrial REIT, which listed on the Nairobi Securities Exchange in March 2025 as the first USD-denominated security on that market. Capital is mobilized in concert with co-investors including the African Development Bank, IFU, EDFI ElectriFi, and the FCDO-backed MOBILIST Programme, indicating a blended finance model reliant on DFI syndication rather than commercial pricing.

As of 1 August 2025, InfraCo Africa has been fully integrated into "InfraCo," PIDG's unified project development offering that also absorbs InfraCo Asia. The infracoafrica.com and infracoasia.com domains redirect to pidg.org, and the company operates with a reported headcount of 1–10 employees under a leadership team comprising CEO Gilles Vaes, CIO Claire Jarratt, and Business Development Manager Beatrice Muthoni. No proprietary technology, AI/ML capabilities, pricing model, or commercial revenue stream is disclosed in the available data.

InfraCo Africa firmographics

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Name
InfraCo Africa
Legal name
InfraCo Africa
Website
http://www.infracoafrica.com/
Company type
Private
Founded year
2004
Operating status
Operating
Headcount range
1–10 employees
Short description
InfraCo Africa is a London-based infrastructure project developer and PIDG member facility that invests in sub-Saharan African infrastructure, primarily renewable energy and logistics real estate across Kenya, Nigeria, Sierra Leone, and the DRC, now integrated into PIDG's unified InfraCo brand.
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InfraCo Africa industry classification

Industry
Product category
Infrastructure Development Finance
NAICS
Electric Power Generation (22111), Power and Communication Line and Related Structures Construction (237130)
SIC
Cogeneration Services & Small Power Producers (4991)
akta.pro primary industry
Transmission Interconnection & Line Works (Gen-Tie Lines, Overhead/Underground Lines) (EUAMAFAF)
akta.pro secondary industries
Commercial & Industrial (C&I) BESS EPC & Integration (EUAEAEAB), Site Preparation & Civil Works (Clearing, Grading, Earthworks, Roads) (EUAMAFAA), Wind Power Plant EPC (Onshore/Offshore) (EUAEAAAF)

Keywords

  • Infrastructure project development
  • Development finance investment
  • Renewable energy projects
  • Sub-Saharan Africa infrastructure
  • Logistics real estate

Where InfraCo Africa is headquartered

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London
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United Kingdom
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Europe

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InfraCo Africa business model

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B2B
Offering type
Services
Cost components
Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

InfraCo Africa product offering

Product offering

Core offering

InfraCo Africa was an infrastructure project development and investment company that developed, structured, and invested in sub-Saharan African infrastructure projects, with a focus on renewable energy (including mini-grids and battery storage) and logistics/industrial real estate. As part of PIDG, it provided project development capital alongside technical assistance, debt solutions, guarantee solutions, and credit enhancement, and acted as lead or key investor in transactions such as PowerGen's Series C and the ALP Industrial REIT.

Product overview

InfraCo Africa operates as an infrastructure project development company within PIDG (Private Infrastructure Development Group). Following the August 2025 integration with InfraCo Asia into InfraCo, the unified entity focuses on project development, technical assistance, debt solutions, and guarantee solutions for infrastructure across Africa. The company does not offer a unified software product but rather develops and invests in infrastructure projects including renewable energy (PowerGen partnerships) and logistics/industrial real estate (ALP Industrial REIT).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

  • ALP Industrial REIT A U.S. dollar-denominated Industrial Real Estate Investment Trust focused on logistics and industrial assets in Kenya, including warehouse developments near Nairobi. InfraCo Africa is a key investor in the fund.
  • PowerGen Renewable Energy Projects Sub-Saharan African renewable energy development initiatives in Kenya, Nigeria, Sierra Leone, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo, including mini-grids and battery storage systems. InfraCo Africa is a lead investor in these projects.

Quantifiable outcome

  • 120 MW of renewable energy solutions to be developed through PowerGen investment
  • +2 more outcomes

Companies that use InfraCo Africa

Customer profile

Ideal customer profiles1 record

InfraCo Africa technology and API

Technology

Technology focussed No

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InfraCo Africa partnerships and signals

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Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

  • PIDG (Private Infrastructure Development Group)flagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerAs of August 1, 2025, InfraCo Africa has been fully integrated into PIDG's unified project development offering. The integration combines InfraCo Africa and InfraCo Asia under the InfraCo brand within PIDG. PIDG provides Technical Assistance, Project Development, Debt Solutions, Guarantee Solutions, and Credit Enhancement Facilities.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

InfraCo Africa competitors and assessment

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Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

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InfraCo Africa social profiles

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InfraCo Africa leadership team

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Profiles3 records

InfraCo Africa funding detail

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Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

InfraCo Africa M&A and investment

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Investments11 records

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about InfraCo Africa

What does InfraCo Africa do?

InfraCo Africa was an infrastructure project development and investment company that developed, structured, and invested in sub-Saharan African infrastructure projects, with a focus on renewable energy (including mini-grids and battery storage) and logistics/industrial real estate. As part of PIDG, it provided project development capital alongside technical assistance, debt solutions, guarantee solutions, and credit enhancement, and acted as lead or key investor in transactions such as PowerGen's Series C and the ALP Industrial REIT.

Is InfraCo Africa a public or private company?

InfraCo Africa is a private company. It is classified as corporate owned and is currently operating.

When was InfraCo Africa founded?

InfraCo Africa was founded in 2004. It employs 1 to 10 people.

Where is InfraCo Africa based?

InfraCo Africa is headquartered in London, United Kingdom, in the Europe region.

Does InfraCo Africa have an API?

No public API is recorded for InfraCo Africa.

What industry is InfraCo Africa in?

InfraCo Africa's product category is Infrastructure Development Finance. Its primary akta.pro industry code is EUAMAFAF, Transmission Interconnection & Line Works (Gen-Tie Lines, Overhead/Underground Lines), with a secondary code of EUAEAEAB, Commercial & Industrial (C&I) BESS EPC & Integration. Its NAICS code is 22111 and its SIC code is 4991.

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Tech In AfricaPIDG’s InfraCo leads $26m Series B in Tanzania’s East Africa FoodsPIDG's InfraCo led a $26 million Series B round in Tanzanian agritech East Africa Foods, part of a $40 million raise. The funds will expand processing, storage, logistics, and digital platforms, with targets of 100,000 smallholder farmers and a third reduction in food waste.AllafricaKenya: ALP Reit Lists On NSE As First USD-Based SecurityThe Nairobi Securities Exchange listed the ALP Industrial Real Estate Investment Trust on March 11, marking the first U.S. dollar-denominated security to trade on the Kenyan market. The fund, sponsored by Africa Logistics Properties Holdings, offered 30 million units at $1 each and was oversubscribed by 115.17%, with 39.95 million units ultimately admitted to trading. The REIT focuses on logistics and industrial assets in Kenya, including warehouse developments near Nairobi, with key investors including InfraCo Africa and the MOBILIST Programme.SolarQuarterInfraCo Africa Partners With Savant Group To Propel SunCulture’s Solar Irrigation Expansion In AfricaInfraCo Africa, a subsidiary of the Private Infrastructure Development Group, has invested $12 million in SunCulture to support its Series B fundraising round totaling $27.5 million for solar irrigation expansion in sub-Saharan Africa. The investment aims to provide IoT-enabled solar-powered irrigation systems to smallholder farmers by 2030, offering a sustainable alternative to diesel pumps and helping boost agricultural yields.IFTTTZimbabwean investment firm, InfraCo Africa, partners with Mobility for Africa to deploy 400 electric vehiclesZimbabwean investment firm InfraCo Africa has partnered with mobility startup Mobility for Africa to deploy 400 solar-powered electric vehicles in Zimbabwe's rural areas. The $2 million initiative involves producing 600 batteries and installing eight charging stations to improve access to healthcare and freight transportation. This partnership aims to enhance agricultural productivity and gender equality while supporting climate resilience goals.TechCabalZimbabwean startup Mobility for Africa raises $2 million from InfraCo AfricaInfraCo Africa has signed a US$2 million deal with Zimbabwean startup Mobility for Africa to deploy 400 solar-powered electric vehicles, known as 'hambas', in rural areas. This initiative also involves manufacturing electric batteries and installing charging stations to enhance sustainable transport and economic productivity, particularly for rural women in Zimbabwe.MobilityforafricaInfraCo Africa Investment — Mobility for AfricaInfraCo Africa committed US$2 million to Mobility for Africa to expand its electric mobility services in rural Zimbabwe. The investment will finance 400 e-tricycles, 600 batteries, and eight charging stations to support small-scale farmers and healthcare professionals. This initiative aims to demonstrate the financial sustainability of green shared mobility solutions and attract further private sector financing.InvestafricaInfraCo Africa invests to scale access to clean transport in rural Zimbabwe — Invest AfricaInfraCo Africa, part of the Private Infrastructure Development Group (PIDG), has committed US$2 million to Mobility for Africa to scale its electric mobility services in rural Zimbabwe. The investment will fund 400 new e-tricycles, 600 batteries, and eight charging stations to support small-scale farmers and healthcare access. This marks InfraCo Africa's first investment in Zimbabwe and aims to demonstrate the financial sustainability of green shared mobility solutions.DfcDFC Commits $25 Million Loan for Golomoti Solar, Expanding Renewable Energy Generation and Storage in MalawiThe U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) committed a $25 million loan to support the Golomoti Solar project, a 20MW solar plant and battery storage system in Malawi. The financing was signed by DFC CEO Scott Nathan with President Lazarus McCarthy Chakwera present, aiming to provide reliable electricity to the national grid. JCM Power and InfraCo Africa co-developed the facility, which commenced operations in early 2022.NextBillionBboxx, Secures $15 Million Funding from InfraCo Africa for Sub-Saharan Africa Solar ExpansionInfraCo Africa has provided $15 million in convertible loan notes to UK-based Bboxx to support its expansion of solar home systems across sub-Saharan Africa. This funding will enable the company to scale operations in existing markets including Kenya, Rwanda, and Nigeria while diversifying into LPG-powered cooking solutions.BboxxInfraCo Africa invests to accelerate Bboxx’s growth and geographic expansionInfraCo Africa, part of the Private Infrastructure Development Group (PIDG), has committed $15 million in convertible loan notes to Bboxx to accelerate its geographic expansion across sub-Saharan Africa. This investment supports Bboxx's mission to provide clean energy solutions to underserved communities and marks InfraCo Africa's first entry into the solar home systems sector.