Infrastructure scale Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) is a well-funded multilateral development financier focused on high-quality infrastructure across power, natural resources, heavy industry, transport, and telecommunications. This presents sales opportunities for partners offering large-scale project finance, risk mitigation, and technical advisory services to mobilize and structure multi-year infrastructure investments.

Mining and materials Recent activity highlights AFC’s push into mineral value chains in Nigeria, including a $1.3 billion alumina refinery and geoscience mapping. This indicates a readiness to partner on mining finance, refinery development, beneficiation, and mineral exploration programs with relevant public and private sector entities.

Digital infrastructure AFC co-invested in WIOCC Group, signaling emphasis on digital and connectivity infrastructure expansion across Africa. Opportunities exist for IT/telecom equipment providers, fiber network developers, data center partners, and digital services integrators seeking co-financing, strategic investments, or advisory on large digital backbone projects.

Global collaboration With a broad footprint across 43 member countries and a track record of US$13 billion invested since inception, AFC is an entry point for cross-border consortiums, foreign investment partnerships, and advisory firms aiming to structure regional deals, align with government infrastructure agendas, and access sovereign or sub-sovereign clients.

Strategic partnerships Active participation in industry events such as AMW and AEW and collaborations with funds like the Solid Minerals Development Fund indicate AFC’s openness to co-investment, blended finance, and public-private partnerships. Sales teams can target fund managers, development banks, and government agencies seeking blended capital structures and project development expertise.