FSD Africa Investments
Overview
FSD Africa Investments (FSDAi) is the investment arm of FSD Africa, a specialist development agency funded by UK aid. FSDAi functions as a private company, with shareholders including FSD Africa and the UK's Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO). It provides early-stage, risk-bearing, and patient capital to innovative commercial organizations and financial intermediaries to stimulate capital flows for green economic growth in Africa. The firm utilizes a range of financial instruments, including equity, debt, and guarantees, to invest in sectors such as renewable energy, climate adaptation, financial services, and inclusive infrastructure. FSDAi aims to take on higher risks than traditional investors to test new models and catalyze private sector investment.
Portfolio Companies
5
Website
fsd.africaInvestments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carbon Value Exchange | Oct 2023 | Seed | Co-investor |
| IMFact | Dec 2021 | Seed | Lead |
| West Africa Blue | Jul 2025 | Seed | Lead |
| People's Pension Trust | Nov 2020 | Convertible Debt | Lead |
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FAQ
Where is FSD Africa Investments based?
FSD Africa Investments is headquartered in Nairobi, Nairobi City, Kenya.
When was FSD Africa Investments founded?
Founding year information for FSD Africa Investments is not publicly available.
How many portfolio companies does FSD Africa Investments have?
FSD Africa Investments has 5 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.
What are some companies in FSD Africa Investments's portfolio?
Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include Carbon Value Exchange, IMFact, West Africa Blue, People's Pension Trust.
What was FSD Africa Investments's most recent investment shown here?
FSD Africa Investments's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in West Africa Blue in 2025.
What sectors does FSD Africa Investments focus on?
FSD Africa Investments focuses on Energy & Sustainability, FinTech, FinTech, Energy & Sustainability, Crypto & Web3, FinTech, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Enterprise Software.
What company stages does FSD Africa Investments focus on?
FSD Africa Investments typically invests at the Early stage.
What is FSD Africa Investments's AUM?
FSD Africa Investments's assets under management are estimated between $114.0M and $392.0M.