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Inspired Evolution

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Cape Town-based investment firm Inspired Evolution manages over US$500 million across its funds, focusing on clean energy and sustainable infrastructure in Africa. It has invested in 17 businesses with over 2.5 GW of installed capacity, primarily in utility-scale renewables, C&I solar, off-grid solutions, and mini-grids.

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Founded 2007
Investment FundInvestorAsset Manager

Strategic Overview

  • Dedicated investment focus on clean energy and sustainable infrastructure across the African continent.
  • Invests across the full spectrum of clean energy solutions, from utility-scale projects to distributed generation and off-grid solutions.
  • Strong emphasis on impact investing, aiming to deliver both financial returns and positive social/environmental outcomes.
  • Actively seeks to support local developers and entrepreneurs in emerging markets.

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Key People

Christopher Clarke
Managing Partner
Wayne Keast
Managing Partner
Michael Goldblatt
Partner
Mark van der Merwe
Partner
Lize-Mari de Klerk
Partner

Track Record

2,500
MW Total
17
Deals Completed
17
Years Active
$M500M
Total Value
Notable projects: Kipeto Energy (Onshore Wind), Bio2Watt (Biogas), Husk Power Systems (Mini-grids)

Detailed Analysis

Sectors
Energy TransitionUtilities
Technologies
Solar PVOnshore WindBiogasMini-gridsBattery Storage
Geographies
AfricaSouth AfricaKenyaTanzaniaNigeriaUgandaDRCRwandaZambiaGhana
Deal Stage
GreenfieldBrownfieldOperating

Portfolio Companies

Bio2Watt — biogasCrossBoundary Energy — solar pvDevergy — off-grid solarGreenlight Planet — off-grid solarHusk Power Systems — mini-gridsKipeto Energy — onshore windMettle Solar Investments — solar pvNuru — mini-gridsPowerGen Renewable Energy — mini-gridsStarsight Energy — solar pvSun Exchange — solar pvSustainable Power Solutions — solar pvVirunga Power — mini-grids

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