Fact Sheet
About RENEW
RENEW is an impact investment and advisory firm that manages and serves the Impact Angel Network, a global network of
investors that seeks to make both social impact and financial returns on their investments in Africa. RENEW’s largest office
is in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, where it manages its investment operations. The RENEW team is made up of financial analysts,
lawyers and business consultants with extensive experience in Africa.
FACTS ABOUT RENEW
Location: U.S. and Ethiopia
Clients: “Impact angels” and development organizations
Services: In-country investment services (deal origination, due diligence, structuring, facilitating closing, monitor
and evaluation, consulting)
Value Proposition: Enables impact investing without high transaction costs
Geographic Focus: Sub-Saharan Africa, specifically East Africa
Sector Focus: Multiple including clean energy, agro-processing, manufacturing, healthcare
Investment Individual investments of $200K - $3M for expansion/growth capital in high growth, domestic firms, with
Strategy: a full exit in 3-7 years via a management buyback; target IRR greater than 25%
Fee Structure: Currently no management fee for network members; 25% carried interest
Team: A seasoned team with years of experience working in Africa and South Asia
Performance: 2008: Africa SME-focused fund, private consulting for impact investors, 2011: ICT SME angel investing
in Afghanistan, value chain analysis and restructuring for multinational organization, 2012: Opened an
office in Ethiopia, 2013 to 2016: Closed seven investments; 2017: Several transactions in progress
CONTACT US TO…
n Learn more about RENEW
n Join the Impact Angel Network
n Map out a strategy for investing in businesses in emerging economies
n Attend an Econ-Tourism Trip
n Learn more about our public-private partnerships
JOINING THE NETWORK
If you are interested in joining the network, please contact renew@renewstrategies.com
www.renewstrategies.com