Lereko Metier Solafrica Fund I Trust
Overview
Lereko Metier Solafrica Fund I Trust is a South African private equity fund specializing in renewable energy investments. The fund focuses on sectors such as renewable energy, energy efficiency, water management, and waste management, aiming to support the region's development objectives and environmental commitments. It targets investments in growth, development capital, and later-stage transactions, including renewable energy projects. The fund's investment strategy involves acquiring control and significant minority positions in projects and businesses within its intended sectors. It seeks opportunities where it has a competitive ownership advantage over other sources of capital to deliver value in the strategic, operational, and governance development of its investments. The fund plans to make 10-15 investments in the target sectors. Lereko Metier Solafrica Fund I Trust is managed by a team with extensive experience in clean energy and resource-efficient infrastructure, leveraging over 30 years of combined expertise. The fund has a history of partnering with entrepreneurs passionate about growth, aiming to generate market-leading returns through active and socially responsible investing.
Investment Focus
- Equity stake: Generally 20% to 60%
- Willing to syndicate: Yes
- Industry preference: Renewable energy, energy efficiency, waste and water management
- Industries excluded: Un-bankable technology
- Stage of investment: Growth, project expansion, and development stage capital
- Geographical preferences: South and Southern Africa
Portfolio Companies
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What sectors does Lereko Metier Solafrica Fund I Trust invest in?
Lereko Metier Solafrica Fund I Trust invests in Renewable Energy, Energy Efficiency, Waste Management and Water Management, and is based in Gauteng, South Africa. Lereko Metier Solafrica Fund I Trust is listed as a private equity in the ConnectSafely investor database.
What stage does Lereko Metier Solafrica Fund I Trust invest at?
Lereko Metier Solafrica Fund I Trust backs companies at Growth, writing cheques of 5M - 100M.
Which regions does Lereko Metier Solafrica Fund I Trust invest in?
Lereko Metier Solafrica Fund I Trust invests across South Africa and Southern Africa.
What companies has Lereko Metier Solafrica Fund I Trust invested in?
Lereko Metier Solafrica Fund I Trust's portfolio includes ACWA Power Solafrica Bokpoort CSP Power Plant Proprietary Limited (RF), UT Bank Ltd. and Latin Renewables Infrastructure Fund, L.P..
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