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Key Points
- Mansa Infrastructure Partners plans to raise $300 million in 2025 as part of a $1.2 billion initiative to advance African infrastructure development.
- The Mansa Infrastructure Delivery Fund (MIDeF) will focus on energy security, food sovereignty, and mobility, addressing Africa's urgent infrastructure needs.
- Mansa’s “engineer-investor” approach blends technical expertise and financial strategy, addressing Africa’s infrastructure gap while ensuring growth and investor returns.
Mansa Infrastructure Partners (Mansa IP), an Africa-based infrastructure development and investment firm co-founded by Senegal-based business executives Amadou Sy and Amadou Cisse, has announced a plan to raise $300 million in 2025. This is part of a larger $1.2 billion initiative to advance infrastructure development across the continent.
This fundraising effort supports the Mansa Infrastructure Delivery Fund (MIDeF), a five-year strategy aimed at attracting foreign investment into African infrastructure projects. The fund combines equity and debt instruments, providing investors with a balanced approach to accessing promising infrastructure opportunities in Africa.
Strategic focus on key development areas
Amadou Sy, a founding partner at Mansa IP, shared: “MIDeF’s hybrid structure will enable investments in both equity and debt, offering investors a chance to participate in Africa’s infrastructure growth while managing risks and fostering sustainable returns. The fund will focus on projects in three vital areas: energy security, food sovereignty, and mobility & trade facilitation.”
These areas directly address Africa’s urgent infrastructure needs, with the African Development Bank estimating an annual investment requirement of $150 billion. Rapid urbanization, industrialization, and population growth are driving demand for better mobility, energy, telecommunications, water, and waste management systems.
Bridging the infrastructure gap
Despite strong economic growth, Africa continues to face significant infrastructure shortfalls. Challenges go beyond funding, extending to the preparation of viable projects. Many governments struggle to translate infrastructure needs into actionable plans, while private entities often lack the expertise to navigate the continent’s unique development landscape.
Mansa IP aims to overcome these hurdles with its “engineer-investor” approach, blending technical expertise with financial strategy. “Since the beginning, we’ve worked closely with African governments and private sector leaders to build a strong pipeline of practical projects,” said Sy. “Our deep understanding of Africa’s regulatory, social, and political environments enables us to deliver solutions that have a lasting impact.”
Innovative investment for Africa’s future
The MIDeF initiative introduces a fresh approach to African infrastructure investment. By focusing on energy, food security, and mobility, Mansa IP aligns its projects with the continent’s most pressing development needs.
With decades of experience in developing and financing infrastructure, Amadou Sy and Amadou Cisse are well-positioned to help unlock Africa’s potential. Their expertise in structuring and executing large-scale projects ensures that Mansa IP can drive sustainable growth while offering global investors opportunities to contribute to Africa’s future.
