Investor Lists

Energy investors in Africa

Updated 7 November 2026

Firms observed backing an energy company in Africa in the last two years, wherever the firm is based.

See all 91 →The top 25
91investors on the list-13 this week
628cheques in 12 months-32% against the market
$11Mmedian round they joined+32% against the market median
84%wrote a cheque in 12 months
45%have led a round

The Top 25

Ordered by cheques observed, never by anything anyone paid for

Deploying now (25)

  1. 1TechstarsDeploying nowVC firm · United States2,989$1.2Mmedian roundNov 2026last seen
  2. 2International Finance CorporationDeploying nowGovernment · United States283$39Mmedian roundOct 2026last seen
  3. 3Nissay CapitalDeploying nowVC firm · Japan221$3.5Mmedian roundOct 2026last seen
  4. 4Capital FactoryDeploying nowVC firm · United States212$6.2Mmedian roundOct 2026last seen
  5. 5Elemental ImpactDeploying nowVC firm · United States119$11Mmedian roundAug 2026last seen
  6. 6SE VenturesDeploying nowCorporate VC · United States112$16Mmedian roundOct 2026last seen
  7. 7MicrosoftDeploying nowCorporate VC · United States105$50Mmedian roundSept 2026last seen
  8. 8Chevron Technology VenturesDeploying nowCorporate VC · United States104$17Mmedian roundSept 2026last seen
  9. 9BreegaDeploying nowVC firm · France97$9.3Mmedian roundOct 2026last seen
  10. 10Catalyst FundDeploying nowGrowth equity · United States96$3Mmedian roundOct 2026last seen
  11. 11Launch AfricaDeploying nowVC firm · Mauritius96$1.1Mmedian roundNov 2026last seen
  12. 12Societe GeneraleDeploying nowCorporate VC · France94$129Mmedian roundOct 2026last seen
  13. 13British International InvestmentDeploying nowGovernment · United Kingdom84$20Mmedian roundNov 2026last seen
  14. 14Powerhouse VenturesDeploying nowVC firm · New Zealand80$3.3Mmedian roundMay 2026last seen
  15. 15Third SphereDeploying nowVC firm · United States80$5Mmedian roundAug 2026last seen
  16. 16Praetura VenturesDeploying nowVC firm · United Kingdom79$3.5Mmedian roundSept 2026last seen
  17. 17LoftyInc CapitalDeploying nowVC firm · Nigeria73$2.3Mmedian roundMay 2026last seen
  18. 18FMODeploying nowGovernment · Netherlands66$20Mmedian roundOct 2026last seen
  19. 19LightrockDeploying nowVC firm · United Kingdom55$53Mmedian roundSept 2026last seen
  20. 20UTokyo Innovation PlatformDeploying nowGrowth equity · Japan50$4.1Mmedian roundJul 2026last seen
  21. 21MirovaDeploying nowPrivate equity · France43$24Mmedian roundSept 2026last seen
  22. 22Elevate CapitalDeploying nowPrivate equity · Peru41$1.8Mmedian roundSept 2026last seen
  23. 23PROPARCODeploying nowGovernment · France18$20Mmedian roundNov 2026last seen
  24. 24E3 CapitalDeploying nowVC firm · Kenya10$7Mmedian roundFeb 2026last seen
  25. 25Novastar VenturesDeploying nowVC firm · United Kingdom10$24Mmedian roundSept 2026last seen
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Quick answers about energy investors in Africa

Who are the most active energy investors in Africa?

By cheques observed, the most active are Techstars, International Finance Corporation, Nissay Capital, Capital Factory and Elemental Impact.

How many energy investors in Africa are there?

91 are on record. 84% made an investment in the last 12 months and 45% have led a round.

Which stages do energy investors in Africa back?

Of the rounds with a named stage in the last 12 months, mostly Series A (26%) and Seed (18%).

How big are the rounds energy investors in Africa join?

The typical (median) round among the leading investors here is $9.3M.

Which sectors do energy investors in Africa back most?

In the last 12 months, mostly AI, Energy and Fintech.

Which energy investors in Africa lead the most rounds?

International Finance Corporation (12 led), Breega (10 led) and FMO (5 led).

Where are energy investors in Africa based?

Among the most active, most are based in the United States (9), France (4) and the United Kingdom (4).

What have energy investors in Africa invested in recently?

Recent rounds include Banesco Banco Múltiple (Debt, Nov 2026, with PROPARCO), Water Ledger Global (Other, Nov 2026, with Launch Africa) and Enza (Seed, Nov 2026, with British International Investment).

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