Investisseurs & Partenaires (I&P) is a pioneer group of impact investment in Africa. Based in France, I&P has raised over EUR 400 million and supported more than 200 companies in 10 African countries. I&P is the manager of 22 dedicated funds to match the different needs of small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).
I&P supports the creation of local impact investment funds. I&P takes minority shares but plays the role of a sponsor fund in those local funds, along with local investors. In Mali, the local fund sponsored by I&P, named Zira Capital, has started operating in 2022. It finances SMEs and start-ups with strong growth potential, with needs ranging between EUR 30,000 and EUR 300,000.