Kaleidoscope - representing the unique pieces, that when aligned just right turn into something magnificent. Reflecting the opportunity of the incredible continent where we work.

Impact - what we aim to achieve with each investment and partnership we undertake. Our goals stretch beyond the quarterly financial return, and our patient capital focuses on strong investments that build opportunity, drive inclusion, and see our funds work as a catalyst for more flows of investment into Africa.

Africa - the only place we focus. This singular clarity towards the continent enables us to harness our energy and abilities on tough issues and significant outcomes.

Established at the crossroads of the investment world, Dubai, UAE, KI Africa is a meeting point for a variety of innovative projects and holdings from Africa, with investors and talent from around the world. Utilizing a strategic base in the UAE, KI Africa brings together a dynamic mix of talent, experience, and capital, to pursue frontier opportunities from the Horn of Africa, through East and Central Africa, in markets representing considerable opportunity for development.

Founded in partnership with executives from project finance, developmental finance institutions, commercial banking, physical trade specialists, and private equity, KI Africa has brought together a leading team with a depth of global experience, and hands-on expertise in project execution in some of the most challenging markets globally

Our brand differentiates our firm from other organizations and institutions, and ensures there is no confusion on who we are and what we represent - ethical, transparent, impact-focused investment.

After long careers, in frontier and industrialized settings, our principal team members know the difference between making money and making impact. Each of us are truly passionate about ensuring our principles are embedded in each relationship we enter into.

We focus on the development of investments and partnerships that drive inclusion, are reflective of the intentions and principles of the UN SDG's, are non-exploitative, technically and financially sound, and create a positive and enduring impact in Africa.

These are non-negotiable elements of who we are and what we represent. The impact focus, the catalyst nature of investment, and the desire to "do good" are the guides we rely upon in our investment decisions.

Africa does not lack for resources, nor does it lack for population, there is no lack of good ideas, nor desire to see nations grow, communities thrive, and economies prosper. After 20-years in the project development and financial sectors, working in some of the most challenging countries in Africa, I saw first hand that the above sentiment was true, also, I saw the need for a tighter merger of capacity and knowledge locally with capital and technical expertise from other markets.

Having completed my tenure as CEO of a national bank in Africa, where I witnessed the impact that innovative approaches to finance can have, I founded KI Africa, and based it in the United Arab Emirates, in a country, and a region, that is investing heavily in moving projects from concept to operations across the African continent.

In launching KI Africa, my focus was on building a world-class team, from Africa, and globally, to meet this challenge head on. Our team live and work in Africa, have global expertise and education, and a depth of knowledge related to operationalizing projects in-country, and achieving international standards in a local context. Our team have lived and worked in the most challenging environments, and understand the unique requirements of project development and finance in Africa and beyond, building linkages and solutions that are relevant, profitable, and inclusive.

We do not invest in a solo fashion, we partner, to build impact-oriented solutions that align with the needs of the community, the requirements of us as an investor, and the regional needs from here in the Middle East, and across the African continent. This not only applies to our external model, but internally in how we have built our team. Talent and capital meet at KI Africa, and the results have been incredible.

Investment Criteria

Energy

Financial Sector

Agriculture

Between population growth, urbanization, and underinvestment, Africa needs to supply energy to over 600 million people in the years ahead. KI Africa invests primarily in green-energy solutions, or traditional opportunities in energy deficit countries.

KI Africa focuses on investments in financial institutions & FinTech that close the gender-gap, increase inclusion, and promote trade finance & cross border settlements.

Approximately 52% of the African workforce is tied to agriculture, and 45% of appropriate farming land is located on the continent. Investments in primary production, as well as value-chain development are the focus of KI Africa.

Trade

KI Africa has a dedicated trade team based in Dubai & support staff across Africa focusing on wet and dry products for both import & export. The team also looks at investments in the development of value chain infrastructure in Africa.

Infrastructure

There is a $100billion USD funding gap annually in infrastructure investments in Africa today. From energy to transportation, this is an essential focus of KI Africa's portfolio.

Digital

In 2023 KI Africa invested into spectrum on two undersea cables to bolster a commitment to digital inclusion. Coming from the Horn down the eastern seaboard, and from the tip of Africa, up the western shores, these cables provide new capacity to connect Africa to the world, and an opportunity to deliver more efficient digital solutions at lower price points.