A first mover on the African continent with over a decade of superior investment performance.
Power and electricity generation infrastructure based on commercially-proven clean technologies that comprise renewable (wind, solar PV, solar thermal, geothermal and hydropower) and sustainable energy (hybrid gas, biomass, biogas and combined heat and power), and the value chains that support them. Excludes primary fossil fuels like coal and oil, as well as discard coal as a fuel source.
Making clean energy products universally available and affordable, through decentralised energy and solar home technology solutions, can alleviate energy poverty that remains prevalent in many African countries, hindering economic development and exacerbating social inequalities.
Wiser resource use through the adoption and deployment of resource efficient technologies and (disruptive) business models by businesses and industry, their products and services, which results in ‘doing more with less’ and thereby contributing to alleviation pressure on Africa’s threatened natural resource base.
Our specialised funds are crafted and deployed with passion, care and dedication to create a diverse portfolio that remains relevant to transforming Africa’s energy future
With currently around USD 510 million of funds under management, our team has committed and invested c. USD 270 million in 22 portfolio investments over the last 17 years.
With proven top-quartile performance, we offer a dynamic multi-disciplinary professional team with pan-African multiple-sector experience and a thorough understanding of the African business landscape.
First mover in Africa, driven by our specialised climate-centred investment mandate
We remain more dedicated than ever to delivering measurable and lasting development outcomes in contribution to the global climate compact.
Founded in 2007, we perfect this through our award-winning best-in-class ESG active investment management approach, aligned to the United Nations SDGs.
Specialised private equity isn’t just a business; it’s a craft. Over the past 17 years, we’ve cultivated a team of professionals who’ve honed their skills at helping investors, developers and entrepreneurial partners across various verticals build time-tested infrastructure projects and companies. Learn about the people who’ve made us a top-tier impact firm.
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Inspired Evolution, a leading Pan-African private equity firm specializing in clean energy infrastructure, energy access and energy transition investments, is delighted to announce the final close of its Evolution III Fund on 3 March 2025, securing total commitments of USD 238 million. This milestone marks the successful culmination of fundraising efforts and strengthens Inspired Evolution’s […]
Inspired Evolution was established in 2007 as a specialised investment advisory business dedicated to three principal investment themes: clean energy infrastructure; energy access and inclusion; and energy and resource efficiency – and the value chains that support them. Inspired Evolution’s investment territory is Pan-African. Inspired Evolution has its head office in Cape Town, supported by […]
Nairobi, 19 July 2024 – Krutham, the research-led consulting firm specialising in capital markets and financial services in developing countries, proudly announces the winners of the 2024 Africa Impact Investment Awards sponsored by FirstRand. Hosted in Nairobi, Kenya, as part of the annual Africa Impact Summit, this year’s awards celebrate outstanding contributions to the burgeoning impact […]
Cape Town | London: 12 June 2024 Inspired Evolution, a leading Pan-African climate-centred private equity firm specializing in clean energy infrastructure and energy and resource-efficiency investments, is proud to announce the second close of its Evolution III Fund, on the 31 May 2024. Evolution III welcomes commitments from ten new investors including Mauritius Investment Corporation […]
In recognition of his experience and overall contribution to the firm, Inspired Evolution is pleased to announce the promotion of Brent Smit from Senior Investment Analyst to Investment Association. Congratulations, Brent. Thank you for reading!
Job Purpose Within the context of Inspired Evolution’s investment team, the Private Equity Financial Analyst is expected to be able to work in a team environment as this role will involve close interaction and cooperation with all offices and regional counterparts, as well as market and industry groups and other key third party stakeholders across […]
When it comes to making fuel from plants, the first step has always been the hardest — breaking down the plant matter. A new study finds that introducing a simple, renewable chemical to the pretreatment step can finally make next-generation biofuel production both cost-effective and carbon neutral. Thank you for reading!
At the Italy-Africa summit in Rome on January 29, 2024, the Italian government announced a 5.5 billion euro investment plan to support development in Africa. This support will include renewable energies, energy efficiency projects, water and sanitation. This will be done in line with the provisions of the joint “Green Cities for Africa” project. Thank […]
A Nigerian solar plant and an Azerbaijan wind farm were among the 55 projects that received financing worth $1.7 billion from the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries, OPEC Fund for International Development in 2023. Thank you for reading!
Headquartered in Cape Town, we also offer regional and country offices in London, Nairobi, Abidjan and Mauritius. Our growing African advisory platform presence, resource base and networks underpin our proprietary deal origination and execution capabilities.