About Ibi Ventures

Relationships,
Partnerships, and Results

Ibi Ventures puts decades of institutional and private sector expertise to work in Africa's most promising markets: not as an outside observer, but as a trusted partner to corporations, MSMEs, startups and governments. We bring relationships at the highest levels of government, finance, and industry.
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Our Approach

Raising private capital in African markets requires nuanced understanding, strong partnerships, and a long-term commitment to relationships. We have built our practice on all three.

Headquartered in Washington DC, with 30+ years of experience across the World Bank, International Finance Corporation, and private markets, we combine institutional rigor and best practices in finance with local insight.

We design innovative financing solutions tailored to each project and bring bankable projects to close. That expertise now extends to direct investment through the Africa Mining Fund.

About Ibi Ventures


Built on Relationships.
Focused on Results.

Ibi Ventures puts decades of institutional expertise to work in Africa's most promising markets: not as an outside observer, but as a trusted partner with roots in the continent's financial, policy, and investment landscape.

Our Team

Alphonse I. Kouagou
Founder & CEO,
Ibi International Ventures
Jenny K. Malseed
Chief Operating Officer,
Ibi International Ventures

Our Values

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Partnership-driven Approach

We build strong, collaborative partnerships to create lasting shared value.

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Committment to Development

Our work aims to keep value on the African continent, build sustainable industries, and drive job creation.

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Accountability

Discipline and integrity underpin everything we do.

Why Choose Us

30+Years of Emerging Market Experience

Investing and advising across Africa, Asia and Latin America covering the World Bank Group, DFIs and the private sector, spanning mining, infrastructure, energy, financial services and more.

Relationships at the Highest Levels

Opportunities in Africa are frequently relationship-driven rather than auction-based. We provide early access to high-quality opportunities through trusted networks of governments, multilaterals, DFIs, private asset owners and investors across Africa and globally.

Proven Track Record

With a track record spanning IFC, the World Bank, and investments in emerging markets - including PE funds - we work alongside clients from concept to close: structuring viable, investable projects and mobilizing institutional capital from Africa and beyond.

Local Insight + Global Reach

We combine deep regional understanding with international capital market fluency.