Invest Africa, Premier Invest forge alliance to boost African growth

Joy Agwunobi

Invest Africa, a leading platform for pan-African business initiatives, has entered into a strategic partnership with  Premier Invest ,  global investment conglomerate, aimed at mobilising transformative investment across Africa.

Through this alliance, the two organisations are focused on driving impactful investments across the continent, with an eye toward supporting sustainable growth, innovation, and economic progress across key sectors.

The partnership will leverage  a series of high-impact events and engagements, such as The Africa Debate in London and the UAE and the Invest Africa Mining Series hosted alongside the annual Mining Indaba conference, the partnership aims to create valuable channels for investment and collaboration between Africa and the global investment community. These events will serve as vital meeting points, uniting investors, corporations, and thought leaders committed to advancing Africa’s growth story.

Invest Africa and Premier Invest share a unified vision of leveraging international capital to advance Africa’s economic development and create enduring value. Through this strategic partnership, both organisations are committed to facilitating investments that will shape Africa’s future, supporting sectors critical to economic resilience and sustainable growth.

Chantelé Carrington, CEO of Invest Africa, emphasised the importance of this partnership for the continent, highlighting that directing strategic investments into Africa’s key sectors is essential for achieving meaningful progress.

“Africa is entering a defining moment in its economic evolution. Our partnership with Premier Invest represents a focused approach to channelling capital and expertise into areas where they can create lasting change. With our expansive network and influential events program, we’re set to drive critical investment flows that will benefit Africa’s growth,” Carrington said.

Rene Awambeng, Managing Partner of Premier Invest, expressed confidence in the partnership’s potential, noting that it aligns with Premier Invest’s goal of strengthening its involvement in emerging markets, especially across Africa. “This collaboration with Invest Africa is a pivotal moment for Premier Invest. By combining our strengths with Invest Africa’s deep market knowledge and unparalleled network, we’re not only identifying high-growth opportunities but also contributing to the broader economic development of the continent,” Awambeng stated.