Africa’s Partner in Strategic Capital
Founded in 2005, Finance Bank of Africa has grown from a Lagos-based boutique into a fully integrated pan-continental investment institution. We manage capital on behalf of sovereign wealth funds, institutional investors, development finance institutions, and high-net-worth families across four continents.
Our model is built on deep local knowledge, continental networks, and world-class analytical rigour. We don’t just provide capital — we provide leadership, governance frameworks, and strategic partnerships that accelerate growth and create lasting value.
32
African Markets
19yr
Track Record
Four Practice Areas, One Mission
We deploy capital across the full spectrum of African business — from early-stage startups to billion-dollar infrastructure projects.
Venture Capital
Seed through Series C investments in Africa’s most promising technology, fintech, agtech, and health tech startups. We bring capital, networks, and mentorship.
Learn moreInvestment Banking
M&A advisory, capital markets, IPO execution, and structured finance solutions for corporates, governments, and development organisations across Africa.
Learn morePrivate Equity
Growth equity and buyout investments in established businesses. We partner with management teams to drive operational excellence and market expansion.
Learn moreInfrastructure Finance
Long-tenor project and structured finance for energy, transport, water, and digital infrastructure. We mobilise blended finance to close Africa’s infrastructure gap.
Learn moreBuilding Africa’s Defining Companies
A selection of the 183 companies and projects in our portfolio across 32 African markets.
PanPay Financial
Venture Capital · Fintech
Cross-border payments infrastructure serving 12 African markets. Processes $2.4B annually in remittances and B2B payments.
FarmLink Africa
Venture Capital · Agtech
Agricultural marketplace connecting 400,000 smallholder farmers to buyers, inputs, and financing in 8 countries.
SolarGrid West
Infrastructure · Clean Energy
Distributed solar and storage infrastructure powering 600,000 homes and SMEs in West Africa’s off-grid communities.
CityWater Group
Infrastructure · Water
Water treatment and distribution infrastructure serving 4.2 million urban residents across East Africa.
Capital That Changes Lives
Every investment we make is measured not just in financial returns, but in lives improved, communities strengthened, and markets transformed. Our ESG framework is embedded in every stage of the investment lifecycle.
We are signatories to the UN Principles for Responsible Investment and the African Venture Philanthropy Alliance. We actively report on SDG alignment and GIIN IRIS+ metrics across our portfolio.
Read Impact Report42K+
Direct Jobs Created
2.1M
Lives Impacted
58%
Portfolio Serving Unbanked
74%
Female Beneficiaries
Finance Bank of Africa didn’t just write us a cheque. They sat on our board, opened their networks across 12 countries, and helped us build a business that now serves 400,000 farmers. That’s what patient capital looks like.
Amina Diallo
CEO, FarmLink Africa
Ready to Partner With Africa’s Capital?
Whether you’re an entrepreneur seeking growth capital, an investor seeking Africa exposure, or a partner looking to co-invest — we want to hear from you.