Africa, Asia-Focused Fund Raises $325M for Infrastructure Investments
TLDR
- The Emerging Africa & Asia Infrastructure Fund (EAAIF), managed by Ninety One, has secured $325 million in new debt facilities
- The latest round was led by Allianz Global Investors with a €100 million commitment on behalf of parent Allianz Group
- EAAIF plans to deploy this funding toward $1 billion worth of infrastructure investments across Africa and Asia by 2028
The Emerging Africa & Asia Infrastructure Fund (EAAIF), managed by Ninety One, has secured $325 million in new debt facilities, bringing its recent capital commitments to $620 million, surpassing its $500 million fundraising target ahead of schedule.
The latest round was led by Allianz Global Investors with a €100 million commitment on behalf of parent Allianz Group. Other participants include ABSA ($75 million), Standard Bank ($50 million), Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation ($50 million credit facility), and Sweden’s Swedfund (€40 million). This follows a $294 million raise by the fund earlier in 2024.
EAAIF, a Private Infrastructure Development Group (PIDG) company, plans to deploy this funding toward $1 billion worth of infrastructure investments across Africa and Asia by 2028, targeting digital infrastructure, energy transition, and critical utilities. Since launching in 2001, EAAIF has committed over $3 billion to 125+ projects.
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Key Takeaways
The oversubscription of EAAIF’s debt raise reflects growing global investor appetite for private infrastructure debt in emerging markets. With traditional development finance institutions stretched, funds like EAAIF are filling critical financing gaps across Africa and Asia. Backed by insurance capital, banks, and DFIs, the fund is positioned to scale investments in digital connectivity, energy transition, and climate-resilient infrastructure. Investor participation from Allianz, SMBC, ABSA, and Swedfund also highlights a shift toward sustainable and blended finance models that balance risk with impact. EAAIF’s strategy aligns with broader goals to reduce risk perception around African infrastructure and mobilise private capital. As PIDG aims to unlock $25 billion in infrastructure finance by 2030, EAAIF’s capital base and track record suggest it could become a cornerstone vehicle for private debt-led development.
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