US Africa Clean Energy Finance Initiative (ACEF)

U.S. government project preparation facility providing early-stage grant funding for renewable energy and…

Main Office: South Africa

Benin,Cameroon,Cote d'Ivoire,Ethiopia,Ghana,Kenya,Mozambique,Nigeria,Rwanda,Senegal,South Africa,Tanzania,Uganda,Zambia

1 Portfolio Company

Investment Range

$100k - $1M

Typical check size per portfolio investment

Instruments

Grants

Structure of deployed capital

Technical Assistance

Yes — Provided & Supported

Offers advisory, capacity building, or strategic post-investment support

Target Stages

Idea

Seed

Company maturity & growth phase

About the Funder

U.S. government project preparation facility providing early-stage grant funding for renewable energy and clean technology infrastructure projects in Africa.

Investment Thesis & Eligibility

Target Entities

Companies

Mandate & Scope

Combines direct financial capital with technical assistance and governance support.

Regional & Geographic Scope

Active mandate covering Benin, Cameroon, Cote d'Ivoire, Ethiopia, Ghana, Kenya, Mozambique, Nigeria, Rwanda, Senegal, South Africa, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia. Operates across 14 African countries including Benin, Cameroon, Cote d'Ivoire, Ethiopia, Ghana, and 9 more. Primary operational footprint anchored in South Africa.