Mansa Partners Targets $300M to Bridge Africa’s Infrastructure Gap

AFRICAN STOCKS AND FINANCEJanuary 14, 2025 at 9:32 AM UTC

TLDR

Dakar-based Mansa Infrastructure Partners is raising $300 million for its Infrastructure Delivery Fund in 2025
That marks the first phase of a five-year plan to secure $1.2 billion for infrastructure investments across Africa
The fund aims to address the continent’s estimated $100 billion annual infrastructure financing gap by supporting projects that enhance their appeal to foreign investors

Dakar-based Mansa Infrastructure Partners is raising $300 million for its Infrastructure Delivery Fund in 2025, marking the first phase of a five-year plan to secure $1.2 billion for infrastructure investments across Africa.

The fund aims to address the continent’s estimated $100 billion annual infrastructure financing gap by supporting projects that enhance their appeal to foreign investors. “The goal is to make infrastructure projects more bankable and investment-ready,” said Amadou Cisse, a founding partner, speaking at Mansa’s Dakar office.

Mansa’s focus aligns with the pressing need for large-scale projects to modernize infrastructure and boost economic development across Africa.

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Key Takeaways

Mansa’s $1.2 billion fundraising goal reflects the growing recognition that Africa’s infrastructure financing gap requires innovative solutions. By targeting foreign investment and structuring projects to reduce risk, funds like Mansa’s can help governments accelerate development. With $300 million targeted for the fund’s first close, Mansa is positioning itself as a key player in enabling large-scale, transformative infrastructure projects, vital for addressing Africa’s economic challenges and unlocking growth potential.

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