Global Social Impact Investments (GSI) concluded 2024 by strengthening its position as a leading impact investor in Sub-Saharan Africa.
Through its GSIF Africa fund, designed to strengthen agricultural value chains, foster climate resilience, and improve the livelihoods of vulnerable communities in the region, the firm completed 11 transactions in 2024. These included two exits, seven follow-on investments in existing portfolio companies, and two new investments.
2024 Highlights
During the year, GSIF Africa made two new strategic investments and increased its commitments to seven key portfolio companies. With a focus on reinforcing agricultural value chains, advancing climate resilience, and promoting sustainable development, the fund’s operations contributed to increased agricultural productivity and improved access to essential resources for more than 3 million smallholder farmers across Africa.
In the final quarter of the year, the fund also demonstrated its responsiveness to climate-related disasters, implementing adaptive support measures for affected companies, including targeted technical assistance.
Among the year’s most significant milestones was a €15 million investment by the Spanish Agency for International Development Cooperation (AECID).
This commitment, made through the Development Promotion Fund (FONPRODE), also included €3.5 million in technical assistance to strengthen the capacities of investee companies and enhance the rigor of social and environmental impact measurement.
Looking ahead to 2025
In 2025, GSIF Africa will continue to advance its social impact and climate resilience strategy within the agricultural sector. The fund is currently assessing new investment opportunities in Tanzania and plans to expand its operations to Senegal and Côte d’Ivoire, supported by a newly appointed local expert with deep knowledge and networks in West Africa.
“The achievements of 2024 reinforce our vision to deliver transformative impact across the African continent. In 2025, we will continue to demonstrate our ability to identify and support profitable initiatives that generate meaningful impact in the region’s most vulnerable communities,” said María Ángeles León, co-founder of GSI.
