WIOCC Group secures $300 million financing from Africa Finance Corporation and Vision Invest for digital infrastructure expansion in Africa

Type: Financing · Technology: Data Center, Telecom · Country: Africa · Value: $300M · Announced: 2026-09-01

WIOCC Group has secured $300 million in financing through a Shareholder Subscription Agreement with Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) and Vision Invest. This capital infusion is earmarked for the next phase of WIOCC's digital infrastructure development across Africa, with a focus on accelerating data center deployment and consolidation. The funding will also support the extension of WIOCC's open-access terrestrial fiber footprint and investments in new subsea cable assets. The agreement was finalized at the LEAP 2026 Global Technology exhibition in Riyadh on September 1, 2026, underscoring the growing demand for digital services, cloud, and AI across the continent.

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WIOCC Group secured $300 million financing from Africa Finance Corporation and Vision Invest under a Shareholder Subscription Agreement announced on September 1, 2026 at the LEAP 2026 Global Technology exhibition in Riyadh for digital infrastructure expansion across Africa. Africa Finance Corporation is a Lagos‑based multilateral finance institution that has disbursed $17 billion across 36 African countries. Vision Invest is a lender participating in the financing. The financing will be applied to WIOCC’s next phase of data centre deployment, open‑access terrestrial fiber extension and new subsea cable assets. The deal is announced; no contract length, closing date or regulatory status was disclosed.

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