The Emerging Africa Infrastructure Fund (EAIF) was established as the first company within the Private Infrastructure Development Group (PIDG). Managed by Ninety One, we provide long-term commercial debt to deliver inclusive and impactful infrastructure projects in Africa.
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If you are looking for debt finance for an infrastructure project in sub-Saharan Africa please talk to us.
EAIF mainly supports private sector infrastructure projects to create new or expand existing facilities. We welcome enquiries from companies in Africa and worldwide that want to grow their businesses in sub-Saharan Africa and share our commitment to the continent and its peoples. Enquiries are also welcome from financial advisers and specialist consultants.
Latest news
EMERGING AFRICA INFRASTRUCTURE FUND AND NINETY ONE COMMIT US$31 MILLION TO PARATUS GROUP IN BOOST TO CONTINENTAL CONNECTIVITY
Emerging Africa Infrastructure Fund (EAIF), a Private Infrastructure Development Group (PIDG) company, and its fund manager, Ninety One, have committed a US$31 million debt facility to Paratus Group Holdings Limited (Paratus) to finance the expansion of its fibre and data centre business over the next three years. Ninety One acted as the mandated lead arranger… Read more »
EAIF COMMITS UP TO XOF 30 BILLION TO LAUNCH WEST AFRICA’S FIRST SOCIAL ASSET-BACKED SECURITY, TARGETING 100% ELECTRIFICATION IN CÔTE D’IVOIRE
The Emerging Africa Infrastructure Fund (EAIF), a Private Infrastructure Development Group (PIDG) company, has committed up to XOF 30 billion (equivalent to USD ~ 48 million) to launch West Africa’s first ever social asset-backed security.
Martijn Proos interviewed by CNBC Africa
Martijn Proos was interviewed by CNBC Africa discussing the financing energy projects and distribution infrastructure in context of a challenging macroeconomic environment. “We are still quite active. Renewable energy that we support is still by far the lowest cost energy solution for many countries in Africa. Despite high interest rates… we are structuring smart financial… Read more »
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The Emerging Africa Infrastructure Fund (EAIF) was established as the first company within the Private Infrastructure Development Group (PIDG). Managed by Ninety One, we provide long-term commercial debt to deliver inclusive and impactful infrastructure projects in Africa.
Biomass financing by EAIF to deliver 46MW renewable energy plant in Cote D’Ivoire
“EAIF rapidly moving towards green energy loan portfolio of 1000MW” The Emerging Africa Infrastructure Fund – a Private Infrastructure Development Group (PIDG) company – announced on 10th June that it is lending €30 million to support the construction of a new €232 million, 46MW, biomass power station in Cote D’Ivoire. Located at Ayebo, 100km east… Read more »