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Africa Finance Corporation

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Investor type

PE

Founded

2007

AUM

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Location

Lagos, Lagos State, Nigeria

Investment Ticket

$100+ m

Investment Stage

Late Stage (Series C+)

Region of investment

Africa
Investor profile last updated: 27 August, 2026

Profile

Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) is an infrastructure investor based in Lagos, Nigeria. It was established in 2007 with the mission to improve Africa’s infrastructure. The team comprises financial experts and engineers with a deep understanding of the African market. They are recognized for their strategic investments and strong risk management practices, enabling them to operate across various sectors and geographies effectively.

AFC focuses on sectors such as Transport, Energy, Heavy Industry, Telecommunications, and Natural Resources. They typically invest in projects across Africa, with recent initiatives indicating a focus on climate-resilient infrastructure. Besides investing their own capital, AFC manages external funds, including the newly announced $750M Climate Fund aimed at enhancing sustainable infrastructure in Nigeria and the broader African context.

Notable investments include the Henri Konan Bédié Bridge - a transport infrastructure project, Gabon Special Economic Zone - emphasizing industrial development, and Dangote Refinery - boosting energy infrastructure, along with other significant engagements in the transport and telecommunications sectors across Africa.

Industry

Transportation Telecommunications ClimateTech Energy AI

Africa Finance Corporation Funds

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Climate Fund
Private Equity (PE)
ClimateTech
Late Stage (Series C+)
Africa
$10-50 m
$750 M
August 2026

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Sameh Shenouda Executive Director & Chief Investment Officer
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Rita Babihuga-Nsanze Chief Economist & Director
Chief Economist & Director
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FAQs about Africa Finance Corporation

Africa Finance Corporation is a private equity firm. It backs companies at Late Stage (Series C+), writing tickets of $100+ m.
Africa Finance Corporation is located in Lagos, Lagos State, Nigeria.
Africa Finance Corporation was founded in 2007.
Africa Finance Corporation invests in companies and startups in Transportation, Telecommunications, ClimateTech, Energy, AI.
Africa Finance Corporation invests in companies and startups in Africa.
Africa Finance Corporation invests in companies and startups at Late Stage (Series C+).
Africa Finance Corporation usually invests $100+ m on average.
Africa Finance Corporation last fund was created/launched in 2026-08-24
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