OSA Growth Capital

Where Infrastructure Meets Impact

About us

OSA Growth Cap­i­tal is a blend­ed fi­nance fund aligned with SF­DR Ar­ti­cle 9, struc­tured as a Vari­able Cap­i­tal Com­pa­ny (VCC). We in­vest in de­cen­tral­ized, cli­mate-re­silient in­fras­truc­ture and es­sen­tial ser­vices across un­der­served mar­kets in Africa — where the need for scal­able, sus­tain­able so­lu­tions is ur­gent and grow­ing.

Africa faces an an­nu­al in­fras­truc­ture in­vest­ment gap of o­ver €100 bil­lion. Ris­ing cli­mate risks, rapid de­mo­graph­ic changes, and con­strained pub­lic fi­nanc­ing call for bold, fu­ture-ori­ent­ed so­lu­tions. We in­vest in plat­forms de­liv­er­ing es­sen­tial ser­vices — such as so­lar-pow­ered wa­ter con­ces­sions — through long-term, cash-flow-vis­i­ble mod­els that are aligned with the UN Sus­tain­able De­vel­op­ment Goals (SDGs).

At OSA Growth Cap­i­tal, we don’t just in­vest in in­fras­truc­ture — we build re­silient sys­tems that em­pow­er com­mu­ni­ties and shape a more sus­tain­able fu­ture.

Our Approach

Corporate Governance

OSA Growth Capital’ governance processes are applied on our own policies and procedures and those of our partner companies providing rigour, consistency, accountability and transparency on the way business is conducted. We conduct our business and investments under strict governance processes ensuring lasting foundations, financial transparency and governance best practices across all our funds and portfolio companies.

Investment Review Committee, Advisory Board, Impact Committee, Investment Committee of the CIS Manager Innpact

Our Impact Philosophy

Impact informs our investment decisionmaking and is central to following investees over the life of the investment.

Additionality

We invest where capital is scarce — underserved rural and peri-urban Africa — unlocking access to water, energy, and climate-resilient services that markets alone cannot deliver.

Inclusion at the Core

Gender equity, youth empowerment, and community ownership are embedded criteria. We prioritise SMEs led by women and youth entrepreneurs as a matter of principle.

Accountability to Results

50% of carried interest is tied to verified impact outcomes. Annual third-party audits and IRIS+ metrics ensure transparency and real accountability to investors.

Measurable Impact Targets

By fund maturity, OSA Growth Capital targets:

  • > 10M people with access to clean water or energy
  • > 1,000direct & indirect sustainable jobs created
  • €500M+downstream infrastructure value unlocked
  • 20+African countries reached

SDG Alignment & ESG Standards

SDG 6: Clean Water and Sanitation SDG 7: Affordable & Clean Energy SDG 13: Climate action SDG 5: Gender Equality

ESG & Reporting Standards

  • SFDR Article 9 target

    Subject to investor demand, will align to EU disclosure requirements as fund already has a strong impact footprint and meets key criteria

  • IFC Performance Standards

    Environmental & Social Management Systems (ESMS) across all investees and aiming to align projects to IFC PS

  • IRIS+ Metrics

    Standardised impact metrics for reporting to investors and stakeholders, pre-agreed KPIs

  • IMP Framework

    Impact Management Project methodology for depth, scale & contribution

Investment Strategy & Scope

Our investment process provides the required structure to build a strong and diversified asset platform. From the identification of a project to its divestment, we follow a defined set of guidelines with one clear purpose: to invest wisely, seeking financial return for our investors and stakeholders while generating positive outcomes for communities and the environment.

Diagram discribing the Investment Strategy & Scope

Our Mission is to combine

  • sustainable business with capital
  • performance with long-term responsibility
  • our know-how and expertise with the vision of entrepreneurs
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  • to strengthen the companies in which we invest
  • to make great deals happen
  • to grow our companies

Our Partners

Insight / News

AWESOME
Strategic Partnership Signed Between AWESOME and OSA Growth Capital to strengthen the impact of water and energy projects in Africa
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Past

Salon Hamburg
Family Offices as Drivers of Sustainable Change
Tuesday, 2nd of July 2024
Location: Galerie Melbye-Konan, Mittelweg 169, 20148 Hamburgrg
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Impact Investments in Africa
Choiseul Africa Summit
4th of July 2024
Choiseul Africa Summit

Sustainable Finance and New Geopolitical Risks
Prof. Dr. Viktoriia Apalkova, Jean-Claude Konan, Klaus Pinter
29th of February 2024, 17 - 19 Uhr
HSBA Beyond Business
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Contact

OSA Growth Capital
Mittelweg 169
20148 Hamburg

Office Côte d'Ivoire
18 BP 314 Abidjan 18
Cocody Riviera 3

Email info@osa-gc.com


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