Facility for Energy Inclusion

What they do

The Facility for Energy Inclusion (FEI) is a flagship debt financing initiative sponsored by the African Development Bank (AfDB) and managed by Cygnum Capital. It was created to bridge the financing gap for small-scale energy infrastructure in Africa, offering flexible financing structures including construction loans, bridge financing, and local currency debt. As of early 2026, the facility has deployed over $370 million into projects that increase energy access and displace fossil fuels, making it a critical player in the African energy transition.

What they look for

FEI aims to aggregate capital to finance small-scale renewable energy projects (<25MW) that improve energy access and reduce greenhouse gas emissions in Africa. The thesis is that flexible, specialized debt can unlock a pipeline of decentralized energy projects that are otherwise unbankable.

Stage

Series B+

Sectors

Climate, Consumer, SaaS

Based

London, GB