Energise Africa

About

Founded in 2017, Energise Africa is a private headquartered in Oxford, United Kingdom with approximately 10-50 employees specializing in Solar, Hydrogen, Other.

Energise Africa was established in 2017 following a UK aid and Virgin Unite public tender to bridge the climate finance gap for renewable energy businesses in Africa. The platform operates as a regulated investment platform (appointed representative of Share In Ltd, FCA-regulated) connecting individual investors in Europe with pre-screened sustainable energy companies needing working capital. Since inception, the platform has facilitated over £43 million in investments, made £29.5 million in repayments, and provided clean energy access to more than 750,000 people across 14+ African countries, while supporting over 8,000 small and micro-enterprises. The platform focuses on solar energy and expanding into complementary sectors like e-mobility, microfinance, and agriculture. Energise Africa offers unsecured bonds typically yielding 6-8% with 6-24 month maturities, requiring minimum investments from £50. The company emphasizes strict issuer criteria including track records, organizational robustness, and alignment with affordable energy access missions.

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