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Persistent Capital Energy

Strategic pillar: Mobilising capital
Customer group: Financial solutions
Region: Africa
Partner since: 2017
Joint partners Multiple
FCDO funding type: TIME
Technology: Multiple

About

Persistent is a leading venture builder in Africa focusing on Pay-as-You-Go and off-grid energy, with a unique model for impact and profit. They invest in world class entrepreneurs and work alongside them in operational roles.

Project Focus

Shell Foundation provides funding to fully prove the venture builder model, support the growth trajectories of the existing portfolio companies, and enable Persistent to realise additional exits, thereby establishing an attributable track record. Persistent also required bridge funding, consistent with its de-risking equity strategy.

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Persistent reflects on 10 years building energy access ventures

In the 10 years since its founding, Persistent has built a venture building model that has invested in businesses providing…

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