Impact Report
2024
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Overview
The opening statement by our Chief Executive Officer, Gavin Tipper, reaffirms Arise‘s commitment as a long term, impact focussed investor in sub-Saharan Africa.
Our investment portfolio and performance
We invest in leading financial institutions and fintechs across Africa, combining long term capital with deep sector expertise to drive inclusive growth, resilience, and sustainable returns.
Our approach to maximising impact
Our impact investing strategy blends strategic capital, active partnership, and a thematic focus to achieve measurable social and environmental outcomes alongside strong financial performance.
Our impact in 2024
Despite a tough economic climate, our investees delivered strong developmental impact, expanding access to finance, supporting SMEs and agribusiness, and creating jobs, demonstrating their vital role in driving inclusive growth across Africa.
Outlook
Looking ahead, we will deepen our support for investees by advancing digital transformation, financial inclusion, and sustainable finance, ensuring they continue to deliver strong impact alongside financial returns in a rapidly evolving African banking landscape.
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