African Infrastructure Investment Managers

The British investor has backed AIIM's fourth private equity fund.

Africa Infrastructure Investment Managers is investing $31 million for a minority stake in BBOXX’s operations in Rwanda, Kenya and the Democratic Republic of Congo. BBOXX, of the U.K., designs, makes and distributes and finances plug and play solar systems across Africa. AIIM is a member of Old Mutual Alternative Investments.

African Infrastructure Investment Managers said June 13 that it has acquired a 44 per cent stake in Albatros Energy Mali. Financial terms weren’t announced. Other investors include Redox Power Solutions, which will construct and operate the project, and Denmark’s Investment Fund for Developing Countries. Albatros Energy Mali plans to build, own, operate and transfer a 90 megawatt (MW) thermal power station in Kayes, western Mali.

Inside: Stepping up a gear – how private equity is playing a hand in Africa’s energy transition; The challenges of finding exit opportunities; Expert comment from Helios Investment Partners, Mediterrania Capital Partners and African Infrastructure Investment Managers; Plus much more…

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