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The Sustainable Energy Fund for Africa

Africa, Lagunes, Côte d'Ivoire, Abidjan

Description

The Sustainable Energy Fund for Africa (SEFA) is a multi-donor Special Fund managed by the African Development Bank.

Investor Profile

The Sustainable Energy Fund for Africa has backed more than 2 startups, with 1 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 1 rounds, about 50% of its total and boasts 1 exits across its portfolio.

Investment Focus Highlights

  • Concentrates on Post Ipo Debt, Grant rounds (top funding stages).
  • Majority of deals are located in Saudi Arabia, Burundi.
  • Strong thematic focus on Electrical Distribution, Energy, Renewable Energy.
  • Led 1 rounds in the past year.

Stage Focus

  • Post Ipo Debt (50%)
  • Grant (50%)

Country Focus

  • Saudi Arabia (50%)
  • Burundi (50%)

Industry Focus

  • Electrical Distribution
  • Energy
  • Renewable Energy
  • Power Grid
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Who does The Sustainable Energy Fund for Africa frequently co-invest with?

Arab Bank
Asia, Amman, Jordan, Amman
Co-Investments: 1
Arab Petroleum Investments Corporation
Asia, Ash Sharqiyah, Saudi Arabia, Al Khubar
Co-Investments: 1
Green Climate Fund
Asia, Inch'on-jikhalsi, South Korea, Incheon
Co-Investments: 1
OF
Europe, Wien, Austria, Vienna
Co-Investments: 1
African Development Bank
Africa, Tunis, Tunisia, Belvédère
Co-Investments: 1
European Bank for Reconstruction and Development
Europe, England, United Kingdom, London
Co-Investments: 1

What are some of recent deals done by The Sustainable Energy Fund for Africa?

Weza Power

Bujumbura, Bujumbura, Burundi

Weza Power is a private-sector energy distribution firm to operate at the national level in Sub-Saharan Africa in a decade.

Electrical DistributionEnergyPower Grid
GrantJun 5, 2025
Amount Raised: $600,000
ACWA Power

Riyadh, Ar Riyad, Saudi Arabia

ACWA Power is a developer, investor, co-owner and operator of a portfolio of power generation and renewable energy.

Electrical DistributionEnergyRenewable Energy
Post Ipo DebtApr 25, 2023
Amount Raised: $123,000,000