Standard Bank Group

CrossBoundary LLC is a business consulting firm based in Washington, D.C., established in 2011. The company specializes in offering services such as market assessment, due diligence, strategic advisory, investment promotion, and capital raising. It focuses on facilitating investments in frontier markets, catering to a diverse clientele that includes governments, development finance institutions, private equity firms, and large corporations. A key initiative of CrossBoundary is CrossBoundary Energy, which serves as the first dedicated investment fund for commercial and industrial solar projects in Africa. This platform aims to address the challenges faced by businesses in transitioning from diesel-based energy generation to renewable sources, thereby promoting economic and environmental benefits. By aggregating finance for medium-scale renewable self-generation projects, CrossBoundary Energy seeks to unlock the potential for renewable energy adoption among commercial customers across the continent, including sectors such as light manufacturing, telecommunications, agriculture, and healthcare.

The Emerging Africa Infrastructure Fund (EAIF), established in 2002 and based in Ebene, Mauritius, operates as a public-private partnership focused on mobilizing capital to support infrastructure development in sub-Saharan Africa. The fund provides long-term debt and mezzanine finance on commercial terms to projects primarily owned and managed by private sector entities. By targeting infrastructure initiatives in fragile states, where traditional lenders may hesitate due to perceived risks, EAIF aims to foster growth and improvement in critical infrastructure. The fund is managed and advised by Investec Asset Management, ensuring a strategic approach to lending that aligns with the needs of the region's development goals.

The Emerging Africa Infrastructure Fund (EAIF), established in 2002 and based in Ebene, Mauritius, operates as a public-private partnership focused on mobilizing capital to support infrastructure development in sub-Saharan Africa. The fund provides long-term debt and mezzanine finance on commercial terms to projects primarily owned and managed by private sector entities. By targeting infrastructure initiatives in fragile states, where traditional lenders may hesitate due to perceived risks, EAIF aims to foster growth and improvement in critical infrastructure. The fund is managed and advised by Investec Asset Management, ensuring a strategic approach to lending that aligns with the needs of the region's development goals.