FSD Africa Investments

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.