Persistent is a venture capital and private equity firm that invests in early-stage climate-focused companies in Africa. They focus on Energy Transition, Resource Transition, and Agricultural Transition to create a more sustainable Africa. With a diverse team of professionals located in multiple countries, Persistent is committed to delivering financial returns while making a positive impact on the continent.

Persistent

We believe in the power of climate neutral economic development in Africa. For the last decade, we have been working hand in hand with exceptional entrepreneurs, investing both financial and human capital to build successful climate ventures on the continent. Our companies offer competitive financial returns required to drive lasting impact.

Daystar Power

Persistent Partner Tobias Ruckstuhl, CMA and Tech Venture Builder Peter Huisman together with Triple Jump Investment Analyst Jeniffer Karanu and Technical Assistance Manager Kevin Wafula, had a great working session with #EEGF investee SunCulture this morning. Together they dove deep into the EEGF engine room topics, brainstorming and strategizing to strengthen the partnership. 

Thanks a lot, SunCulture, for having us! 

#Sustainability  #GreenFuture #Teamwork #Impact

Our Nairobi Team enjoyed a hands-on session with Brian Sagala from TakaTaka Solutions yesterday morning. #TakaTakaSolutions is an end-to-end waste management company based in #Nairobi. Collecting around 90 tons of waste daily, the company is making a remarkable effort to keep Nairobi´s streets cleaner and healthier. Persistent is currently working on a more profound research into the #circulareconomy. The company insights and knowledge Brian shared with us were truly insightful. Thanks a lot, Brian and Taka Taka Solutions, for a great session and keeping Nairobi´s streets clean. 

#sdg #GreenAfrica 
Wyclife Aketch, Tobias Ruckstuhl, CMA, Winfred Nakkazi Kiberu, Peter Huisman, Njugu-ini Ruci-ini, Castro Nyabola, Noé E. Lopez, Serge Musingilwa, Faith Wilson, Carol Masila-Maiko

We look forward to having Michael Franz from GET.invest at our #CLIMATECONNECTS event "Start-it-up"! 

Have you registered yet? 
https://lnkd.in/d83shUm5

𝗡𝗼𝘁𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀:

𝗡𝗲𝘁𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗲𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 | 𝟲𝘁𝗵 𝗦𝗲𝗽𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟯 | 𝟰.𝟯𝟬 𝗽𝗺 - 𝟵.𝟬𝟬 𝗽𝗺
Our Networking Reception will bring together investors, industry partners, and individuals from the climate sector for an evening of networking over drinks and canapés. Persistent will use the opportunity to introduce you to our expanded investment strategy to address climate change. 

"𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁-𝗶𝘁-𝘂𝗽” 𝗕𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗸𝗳𝗮𝘀𝘁 | 𝟳𝘁𝗵 𝗦𝗲𝗽𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟯 | 𝟴.𝟯𝟬 𝗮𝗺 - 𝟭.𝟬𝟬 𝗽𝗺
Are you an innovative startup, active in the African climate sector, seeking investment? Our "Start-it-up Breakfast" is a meet-up with our Venture Builders to answer your questions about raising capital and growing your company.

The full agenda of both events is available on our website via this link: 
https://lnkd.in/dxSWjirs

Please fill in the form below if you'd like to attend our events. After the registration, we will contact you to confirm your participation, match startups with our Venture Builders, and provide further details, including event locations.

𝗞𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗹𝘆 𝗻𝗼𝘁𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗿𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗰𝗹𝗼𝘀𝗲𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝘂𝗴𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝟮𝟱𝘁𝗵!
https://lnkd.in/dVfrt6-A

#Africa #AfricaClimateWeek #VentureBuilding #Climate #AfricaClimateSummit

Recently, Managing Partner Tobias Ruckstuhl, CMA, who is visiting our headquarters in #Nairobi, visited Persistent portfolio company Ecobodaa Mobility. This time, the team went to #Kibera where Ecobodaa stands as the sole #emobility company providing a battery swapping station for 2-wheelers. Co-Founder Kim Chepkoit joined Tobias during the trip, to engage in discussions about new visions and ideas.

#emobility #kibera

We look forward to having Kim Chepkoit from Ecobodaa Mobility at our #CLIMATECONNECTS event "Start-it-up"! 

Have you registered yet? 
https://lnkd.in/d83shUm5

𝗡𝗼𝘁𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀:

𝗡𝗲𝘁𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗲𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 | 𝟲𝘁𝗵 𝗦𝗲𝗽𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟯 | 𝟰.𝟯𝟬 𝗽𝗺 - 𝟵.𝟬𝟬 𝗽𝗺
Our Networking Reception will bring together investors, industry partners, and individuals from the climate sector for an evening of networking over drinks and canapés. Persistent will use the opportunity to introduce you to our expanded investment strategy to address climate change. 

"𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁-𝗶𝘁-𝘂𝗽” 𝗕𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗸𝗳𝗮𝘀𝘁 | 𝟳𝘁𝗵 𝗦𝗲𝗽𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟯 | 𝟴.𝟯𝟬 𝗮𝗺 - 𝟭.𝟬𝟬 𝗽𝗺
Are you an innovative startup, active in the African climate sector, seeking investment? Our "Start-it-up Breakfast" is a meet-up with our Venture Builders to answer your questions about raising capital and growing your company.

The full agenda of both events is available on our website via this link: 
https://lnkd.in/dxSWjirs

Please fill in the form below if you'd like to attend our events. After the registration, we will contact you to confirm your participation, match startups with our Venture Builders, and provide further details, including event locations.

𝗞𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗹𝘆 𝗻𝗼𝘁𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗿𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗰𝗹𝗼𝘀𝗲𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝘂𝗴𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝟮𝟱𝘁𝗵!
https://lnkd.in/dVfrt6-A

#Africa #AfricaClimateWeek #VentureBuilding #Climate #AfricaClimateSummit

It's great to see our Legal Analyst Winfred Nakkazi Kiberu, venture building at our portfolio company TRī in Dar es Salaam. TRī sells electric, #IoT-connected 3-wheelers directly to professional drivers. This enables drivers to increase their profits by up to 2x compared to petrol powered vehicles. TRī  software allows for cost-efficient and real-time fleet and customer management, all while producing #zeroemissions.

#Tri #daressalaam #iot

We believe in driving climate-neutral, economic, and social development in Africa through impactful businesses. We fill the gaps in Africa's startup ecosystem to enable the growth of these ventures. 

https://lnkd.in/dnK-Bnx9

Join us as we partner with exceptional entrepreneurs to create scalable, early-stage climate solutions in Africa.
You can also reach out to us for more detailed information: contact@persistent.energy

#Africa #Climare #VentureBuilding #Startups

Persistent is hosting two events to contribute to the Africa Climate Week and the Africa Climate Summit in Nairobi in September. "Climate Connects" is a two-part event to connect investors, industry partners and entrepreneurs in the climate sector. We are delighted to extend this special invitation to you.

𝗡𝗼𝘁𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀:

𝗡𝗲𝘁𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗲𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 | 𝟲𝘁𝗵 𝗦𝗲𝗽𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟯 | 𝟰.𝟯𝟬 𝗽𝗺 - 𝟵.𝟬𝟬 𝗽𝗺
Our Networking Reception will bring together investors, industry partners, and individuals from the climate sector for an evening of networking over drinks and canapés. Persistent will use the opportunity to introduce you to our expanded investment strategy to address climate change. 

"𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁-𝗶𝘁-𝘂𝗽” 𝗕𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗸𝗳𝗮𝘀𝘁 | 𝟳𝘁𝗵 𝗦𝗲𝗽𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟯 | 𝟴.𝟯𝟬 𝗮𝗺 - 𝟭.𝟬𝟬 𝗽𝗺
Are you an innovative startup, active in the African climate sector, seeking investment? Our "Start-it-up Breakfast" is a meet-up with our Venture Builders to answer your questions about raising capital and growing your company.

The full agenda of both events is available on our website via this link: 
https://lnkd.in/dxSWjirs

To attend our events, kindly fill in the form. After the registration, we will reach out to you to confirm your participation, match startups with our Venture Builders, and provide further details, including event locations.

𝗞𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗹𝘆 𝗻𝗼𝘁𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗿𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗰𝗹𝗼𝘀𝗲𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝘂𝗴𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝟮𝟱𝘁𝗵!
https://lnkd.in/dVfrt6-A

#Africa #AfricaClimateWeek #VentureBuilding #Climate #AfricaClimateSummit

We are excited to celebrate Altech Group's recent opening of a new outlet in Mbandaka, #DRC! This is the company's second outlet in the city, and it will provide even more local families with access to reliable and affordable #solar products.

Altech's new shop is located at C. Mbandaka, Av. Lumumba, Q. Air Congo, Référence Station COHIDRO.

Congratulations Altech Group!

#solar #drcongo

Persistent’s Director of Business Development, Jessica Stephens and Senior Venture Builder, Toukam Ngoufanke recently joined Impact for Breakfast - Global to discuss Persistent´s Venture Building model and how it's helping to foster impact outcomes in #Africa.

The interview highlights gaps in emerging markets, strategies to address bottlenecks, the importance of "boots on the ground" for access to opportunities, and how Persistent supports founders in optimizing their #fundraising and business development efforts.

During the Interview, Jessica discussed Persistent's unique #venturebuilding  structure, She also highlighted Persistent's plans to invest in #agtech and #circulareconomy ventures, and the company's significant impact over the last decade. Toukam provided insights into mistakes commonly made by early #startups and the essential lessons learned during Persistent's journey. He also touched base on Persistent’s selection process for locally-owned #climate businesses.

Check out the episode to learn more: https://lnkd.in/etskiPgZ

#Persistent #ImpactforBreakfast #venturebuilding #Africa

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