STOA
Overview
STOA is an impact investment fund created in 2017 by Caisse des Dépôts (CDC) and Agence Française de Développement (AFD). It is dedicated to financing and supporting the development of sustainable and resilient infrastructure projects in emerging and developing countries across Africa, Latin America, and Asia. The fund focuses on key sectors including energy, telecommunications, transport and logistics, and the environment, with a strong emphasis on projects that have a climate co-benefit. STOA acts as a long-term minority investor in greenfield projects.
Portfolio Companies
12
Website
stoainfraenergy.comInvestments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Candi Solar | Jul 2025 | Debt | Co-investor |
| H&S Group | Nov 2024 | Private Equity | Co-investor |
| NetZero | Mar 2024 | Early Funding | Co-investor |
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FAQ
Where is STOA based?
STOA is headquartered in France.
When was STOA founded?
Founding year information for STOA is not publicly available.
How many portfolio companies does STOA have?
STOA has 12 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.
What are some companies in STOA's portfolio?
Recent investments visible on Caplight include Candi Solar, Candi Solar, H&S Group, Candi Solar, NetZero.
What was STOA's most recent investment?
STOA's most recent investment on Caplight was in Candi Solar in 2025.
What sectors does STOA focus on?
STOA focuses on Telecommunications & Networking, Telecommunications & Networking, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Energy & Sustainability, Energy & Sustainability, Energy & Sustainability, Energy & Sustainability, Energy & Sustainability, Consumer & Commerce, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Energy & Sustainability, Consumer & Commerce, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Telecommunications & Networking, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Energy & Sustainability, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure.
What company stages does STOA focus on?
STOA typically invests at the Mid stage.
What is STOA's AUM?
STOA's assets under management are estimated between $486.0M and $486.0M.