Global Infrastructure SherpaBeyond the Grid Fund for Africa
Helsinki-based multi-donor clean energy access fund, established in 2019 with EUR 120 million under management, focused on accelerating access to clean energy in rural and peri-urban Sub-Saharan Africa. It incentivizes private companies to deploy solar home systems, mini-grids, and productive use of energy solutions across six target countries.
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Strategic Overview
- The fund primarily uses results-based financing (RBF) to de-risk investments for private companies and incentivize expansion into underserved areas.
- Focuses on supporting private sector companies to deliver clean energy solutions rather than direct project development.
- Aims to contribute to universal energy access and climate change mitigation in Sub-Saharan Africa.
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Investment Focus
Technologies
Solar1
Geography
DRC1
Key People
Ash Sharma
Fund Manager
Petri Wanner
Senior Investment Manager
Tiina Kähö
Senior Investment Manager
Track Record
6
Deals Completed
5
Years Active
€M120M
Total Value
Detailed Analysis
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Portfolio Companies
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