About us
History of fund
Mission and Values
Since 2018, Africa Investment Fund has had an office in Luxembourg. In 2022, the fund's office was relocated to Dubai, registered as Africa Investment Fund L.L.C-FZ.
Address:
Meydan Grandstand, 6th floor,
Meydan Road, Nad Al Sheba,
Dubai, U.A.E
License Number: 2202888.01
In 2024, the fund opened a representative office in the Republic of South Africa with license number.
MPUMALANGA AFRICA INVESTMENT FUND (Pty) Ltd, registration number 2024/352539/07, address: 94 Polo Fields, Morningside Close, Sandton, Gauteng, 2146 We are focused on long-term investments, and our history includes several successful projects with a total value of 1.2 billion dollars. These projects encompass land development, waste-to-energy transformation, gold investments, and education.
MPUMALANGA AFRICA INVESTMENT FUND (Pty) Ltd, registration number 2024/352539/07, address: 94 Polo Fields, Morningside Close, Sandton, Gauteng, 2146 We are focused on long-term investments, and our history includes several successful projects with a total value of 1.2 billion dollars. These projects encompass land development, waste-to-energy transformation, gold investments, and education.
Our mission is to create a profound and lasting impact through responsible investing. We are steadfastly committed to the principles of sustainability, integrity, and social responsibility. We firmly believe that our investments must not only drive economic growth but also actively address pressing social challenges.
Our core values include:
- Sustainability: We prioritize the long-term preservation of the environment in every project we undertake, ensuring that our actions contribute to a healthier planet for future generations.
- Responsibility: We act with unwavering attention and care for the communities we serve, recognizing our obligation to create positive outcomes for society as a whole.
- Innovation: We embrace new ideas and technologies, leveraging them to facilitate meaningful change and enhance the effectiveness of our initiatives.
This strengthened wording reinforces the commitment to impactful investing and highlights the importance of sustainability and social responsibility in your mission.
Our Team
The Fund's partners consist of experienced professionals with diverse backgrounds in finance, sustainable development, and social progress.
- Marina Shmatova - Senior Partner: With over 15 years of experience in investment management, she has led successful initiatives focused on sustainable growth. Marina holds a degree from the Moscow Geological Exploration Faculty with a specialization in the exploration and development of deposits of rare and precious metals. Additionally, she has completed a course in Strategic Investment Management at Cambridge University.
- Elena Duraridina - Junior Partner, Chief Financial Officer: An expert in impact investing, she plays a crucial role in developing the fund’s strategic investment approach, ensuring its alignment with our mission and values.
- Artem Shmatov - Junior Partner, Head of Sustainable Development: He is responsible for integrating sustainable practices into all projects and has a successful track record in achieving sustainability goals.
- Andrey Semenov - Junior Partner, International Business Lawyer: Specializing in the legal aspects of international business, he provides legal support for the fund's projects, ensuring compliance with all necessary legal requirements and standards.
We believe that with our team's collective expertise and commitment to sustainable development goals, we can achieve meaningful results and contribute to the prosperity of the communities in which we invest.
Our mission
Advance the field of renewable energy sources
Africa Investment Fund's mission is to expand the use of renewable energy solutions that benefit both the environment and the economy.
We strive to educate and engage communities on the benefits of clean recycling, promoting a culture of sustainability and environmental stewardship.
Our commitment to reducing carbon footprints drives us to offer solutions that contribute to a cleaner, greener planet for everyone.
By working with leading universities, we are investing in the most in-demand method of converting to hydrogen in the future, which will maximize energy production and minimize emissions to almost zero.
Hydrogen is the energy of the future
The African Investment Fund is engaged in the development of waste recycling, and we are actively looking for and supporting waste recycling projects into a new type of clean and safe fuel.