Inspired Evolution

The Krutham Africa Impact Investment Awards celebrate the trailblazers in Africa's rapidly growing impact investing industry. On 12 September, we are bringing together representatives from the 2024 award winners for a masterclass to share their insights, strategies and experiences in driving transformative change across the continent. Featured speakers: Stuart Theobald, CFA, Executive chairperson at Krutham Nicole Martens, Head of Impact Investing Research at Krutham Anja Cawood, Head of Sustainability at Phatisa: Impact Funder of the Year, leading the way in sustainable food systems and inclusive business growth. Marike Fourie, Head of ESG and Impact at Inspired Evolution: Impact Fund of the Year, pioneers in clean energy investments that drive Africa’s just energy transition. Jackson Mwatha, Head of Investments & Transaction Services at Villgro Africa: Financial Structure of the Year, innovators in healthcare, using blended finance to support entrepreneurial ventures. What you’ll learn: - How non-traditional funding approaches are creating catalytic impacts. - The role of innovative financial structures in supporting targeted beneficiaries. - Real-world examples of success and the challenges faced in the impact investing landscape. - Practical insights into measuring and balancing impact with financial returns. Date: 12 September | Time: 15:30 CAT | Location: Online Register Now: https://lnkd.in/dZxq_QJh Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from the best in the industry and be inspired to drive positive change! #ImpactInvesting #Sustainability #Africa

Yesterday we did a thing. Over the past few years I have had in in my heart to create an authentic safe space for women and men to gather to discuss inclusion and diversity in organisations and on boards across various sectors where women remain under represented. I wanted to create a community of thinkers and doers that can shift the needle in their respective sectors and not just talk. I’m excited about what we are creating each year I have had women come up to me after the Summit and say “ I managed to close a deal at your event or I managed to make a great connection” to the men that came thank you for getting it. And to the women that shared and opened up about their journeys thank you. 🙏🏾

We are happy to announce Mirova Gigaton's strategy $20m debt investment to West Africa C&I renewable energy specialist ManoCap Energy 👉 https://lnkd.in/ea-fCSat This funding will be allocated into solar and hybrid C&I projects including telecom projetcts and will allow ManoCap Energy to expand its business in its keys markets while contributing to the development of #renewableenergy solutions in West and sub-saharan Africa. 🙌 Mirova Gigaton strategy aims to scale up support for high-impact clean energy projects in #emergingmarkets, making this fourth investment perfectly in line with our goals #EnergyTransition #EnergyAccess #SustainableFinance #ImpactInvesting

🌟 Exciting News! 🌟 We're thrilled to announce that d.light has secured a USD$176 million securitization facility to expand affordable off-grid solar solutions in Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda! 🌍✨ Partnering with African Frontier Capital, this new facility will support consumer loans for solar and high-efficiency appliances, reaching an estimated six million people over the next three years. This multi-currency financing allows us to scale our PayGo consumer finance model, making renewable energy accessible to low-income households and communities without electricity. 🔋🌞 d.light CEO Nedjip Tozun said, “This is a landmark step in our mission to provide affordable, clean, and sustainable energy. It enables us to expand our reach so that many more off-grid households and communities can benefit from solar energy.” This achievement marks a significant milestone, bringing our total securitized financing to USD$718 million across five facilities since 2020. Thank you to African Frontier Capital and our dedicated team for making this possible. Together, we’re lighting up lives and empowering communities! 💡🤝 https://lnkd.in/gDAf9Wsr #RenewableEnergy #SolarPower #ImpactInvestment #FinancialInclusion #dlight #AfricanFrontierCapital #SustainableEnergy #PayGo #OffGridSolar #CleanEnergy #Renewables #TransformingLives

Congratulations to Inspired Evolution for winning the Impact Fund Award at the 2024 Krutham Africa Impact Investment Awards! Inspired Evolution's team has demonstrated exemplary dedication to managing funds in a way that drives positive impact. This award recognises fund managers who have excelled with a dedicated impact investment fund within their investment house. Runners up: 2nd place is Sahel Capital 3rd place is Alitheia IDF Click here to access Krutham’s case study on Inspired Evolution: https://lnkd.in/dE8t-M9z #KAIIA2024 #ImpactInvesting