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
Inspired Evolution has raised around USD 850 million across three funds, being USD 550 of funds under management plus USD 300 million in co-investments.
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 18 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.
Explore thought leadership perspectives and partner insights into select energy market segments, technology trends, disruptive business models, financial and structuring innovations and impact strategies.
Namibia’s National Energy Compact sets out a plan to expand electricity and clean cooking access, cut reliance on costly power imports, and scale up renewable energy as the backbone of economic growth and energy security. It positions clean, domestic power and regional energy trade as central to jobs, affordability, and long-term development by 2030 and […]
The Competition Commission has given the green light for Norway’s renewable energy fund manager for developing countries to acquire a stake in a giant independent power producer (IPP) in South Africa. Thank you for reading!
The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank (AfDB) has approved a US$3.9 million two-year technical assistance project to support African countries to expand electricity access. Thank you for reading!
SolarAfrica has secured financial close on R1.5 billion to build SunCentral 2, the next 114 MW plant of its flagship utility-scale solar development in the Northern Cape. Thank you for reading!
Ethiopia’s world-leading ban on imports of ICE vehicles, effective since late January 2024, has transformed EV growth in Africa’s second-most populous country. Thank you for reading!
South Africa continues to lead Africa’s renewable-energy transition, offering a growing range of investable opportunities in wind, solar, biofuels and green hydrogen, according to the latest Forvis Mazars ‘Powering Africa’s Future Energy’ report. Thank you for reading!
President Bola Tinubu has unveiled a bold $2 billion National Climate Change Fund aimed at speeding up Nigeria’s shift to cleaner energy, drawing on green finance to tackle emissions and build stronger defences against climate threats. Speaking at the Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week summit on Tuesday, he highlighted how recent oversubscribed green bonds prove strong […]
Kenya has taken an important step to improve the stability of its national electricity network with the commissioning of the new 220/66 kV Kimuka substation. The facility, located in the southern region near Nairobi, is expected to ease the pressure on the existing grid and reduce frequent power cuts that have affected homes and businesses […]
Africa is at a pivotal point in its energy development, facing both great challenges and opportunities as its population grows rapidly. By 2050, the continent’s population is expected to reach 2.4 billion, accompanied by a projected tripling of GDP to $7.8 trillion. This economic and demographic growth will drive a sharp increase in demand for […]
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.