Inspired Evolution

Inspired Evolution is a private equity and venture capital firm founded in 2007 and based in Cape Town, South Africa, with additional offices in Mauritius, Ivory Coast, Kenya, and the United Kingdom. The firm specializes in investments in clean energy and resource efficiency, focusing on sectors such as renewable energy generation, waste management, water purification, and sustainable agriculture. Inspired Evolution targets companies in the Southern African Development Community, particularly in Sub-Saharan Africa, with a strong emphasis on nations like Ethiopia, Ghana, and Nigeria. The firm typically invests between $1.4 million and $14 million in companies with enterprise values ranging from $1.34 million to $15 million, aiming to acquire significant minority or majority stakes and often seeking board representation. Inspired Evolution also provides advisory services to its portfolio companies, emphasizing sustainable practices that align with social equity and ecological integrity.