A first mover on the African continent with over a decade of superior investment performance.
Power and electricity generation infrastructure based on commercially-proven clean technologies that comprise renewable (wind, solar PV, solar thermal, geothermal and hydropower) and sustainable energy (hybrid gas, biomass, biogas and combined heat and power), and the value chains that support them. Excludes primary fossil fuels like coal and oil, as well as discard coal as a fuel source.
Making clean energy products universally available and affordable, through decentralised energy and solar home technology solutions, can alleviate energy poverty that remains prevalent in many African countries, hindering economic development and exacerbating social inequalities.
Wiser resource use through the adoption and deployment of resource efficient technologies and (disruptive) business models by businesses and industry, their products and services, which results in ‘doing more with less’ and thereby contributing to alleviation pressure on Africa’s threatened natural resource base.
Our specialised funds are crafted and deployed with passion, care and dedication to create a diverse portfolio that remains relevant to transforming Africa’s energy future
Inspired Evolution has raised around USD 850 million across three funds, being USD 550 of funds under management plus USD 300 million in co-investments.
With proven top-quartile performance, we offer a dynamic multi-disciplinary professional team with pan-African multiple-sector experience and a thorough understanding of the African business landscape.
First mover in Africa, driven by our specialised climate-centred investment mandate
We remain more dedicated than ever to delivering measurable and lasting development outcomes in contribution to the global climate compact.
Founded in 2007, we perfect this through our award-winning best-in-class ESG active investment management approach, aligned to the United Nations SDGs.
Specialised private equity isn’t just a business; it’s a craft. Over the past 18 years, we’ve cultivated a team of professionals who’ve honed their skills at helping investors, developers and entrepreneurial partners across various verticals build time-tested infrastructure projects and companies. Learn about the people who’ve made us a top-tier impact firm.
Explore thought leadership perspectives and partner insights into select energy market segments, technology trends, disruptive business models, financial and structuring innovations and impact strategies.
Licensed electricity trader Discovery Green, the energy platform of Discovery Group, continues to advance two of South Africa’s largest private-sector renewable-energy developments, marking a significant milestone in the scaling of utility-level clean power for corporate offtakers. Thank you for reading!
SAPVIA chief executive Dr Rethabile Melamu said localisation remains central to the long-term sustainability of the country’s solar sector and to maximising its economic impact Thank you for reading!
With the renewables sector moving beyond proof-of-concept into industrial-scale deployment, South Africa’s leading financiers are playing a pivotal role in translating policy ambition into bankable infrastructure. For Standard Bank Corporate and Investment Banking (CIB), success in scaling up renewable-energy projects hinges on collaboration, disciplined risk allocation and a growing ecosystem of private offtake models reshaping […]
The renewable energy sector stepped up when legacy infrastructure was struggling to keep up. Now, this sector is changing the nature of the industry in South Africa on multiple levels. From employment to innovation to global best practice, South Africa’s renewable energy economy is transforming the industry. And yet, when it comes to employment and […]
Africa is rising as the most recognized and innovative continent in the clean energy sector, a shift that global regions plagued by the negative impacts of climate change are watching closely. The surge in solar power usage across Africa is being driven by a powerful combination of necessity, inventiveness, and technology. With its abundance of […]
The Seven Forks hydropower cascade in Kenya is generating robust output, providing the country with abundant low-cost renewable energy at a time when global energy prices remain volatile, says the country’s leading electric power generation company. Thank you for reading!
How African cities address their energy needs as they grow will determine their future, and that of the continent, say Jakkie Cilliers and Alize le Roux of the Institute for Security Studies. Thank you for reading!
A landmark 45 MW / 90 MWh battery project in Namibia begins procurement with World Bank backing. Thank you for reading!
The African solar market is entering a phase of rapid expansion and structural change, driven by rising demand for clean energy, growing investor interest, and accelerating deployment across multiple regions. According to the Global Solar Council, the African solar sector is expected to grow by 42 percent in 2025, with an additional 23 GW of […]
Headquartered in Cape Town, we also offer regional and country offices in London, Nairobi, Abidjan and Mauritius. Our growing African advisory platform presence, resource base and networks underpin our proprietary deal origination and execution capabilities.