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https://persistent.energy/

Africa's climate venture builder.

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

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…

26th August 2021

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