Persistent

Persistent Energy is a climate-focused venture builder that deploys blended finance to support early-stage entrepreneurs addressing climate adaptation and mitigation across Africa. The organization combines equity investment, concessional capital, and technical assistance to back founders developing solutions in renewable energy, sustainable agriculture, water management, and climate resilience. By structuring investments that combine commercial returns with concessional funding from development finance institutions and philanthropic sources, Persistent Energy aims to derisk ventures while enabling them to scale impact at pace. The firm works across sub-Saharan Africa, prioritizing markets w...