African Development Bank 2025 Pan-African Fellowship for Emerging Fund Managers

Investisseurs & Partenaires (I&P) is proud to announce the launch of the African Development Bank Fellowship for Emerging Fund Managers, an initiative of the African Development Bank (AfDB) designed to support 20 African emerging fund managers. As the implementing partner selected by AfDB, I&P will bring its unique expertise as a General Partner (GP) and Limited Partner (LP) to deliver this first-of-its-kind capacity-building program, tailored to the realities and ambitions of African fund managers.

When: June – December 2025
Where: Remote, with a bootcamp in Autumn 2025

Program Details

This 8-month fellowship is designed to support emerging African fund managers who are actively investing across the continent and seeking to scale their impact. The program directly addresses the core challenges faced by fund managers, offering a strategic blend of technical training, tailored expert support, and networking opportunities to unlock the next stage of their growth. 

• Table of Content
• About Investisseurs & Partenaires (I&P)
• Pan-African Fellowship
• Aim and Benefits of Pan-African Fellowship
• Requirements for Pan-African Fellowship Qualification
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

About Investisseurs & Partenaires (I&P)

Investisseurs & Partenaires (I&P) is a pioneering impact investment group entirely dedicated to financing and supporting small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and start-ups in Sub-Saharan Africa.

Pan-African Fellowship

Aim and Benefits of Pan-African Fellowship

The program offers a dynamic combination of formats designed to deliver learning opportunities, enhance visibility, and provide tailored support.

• Master the Fundamentals: Interactive webinars and deep dives into critical topics such as fundraising strategy, investment execution, impact measurement, and legal structuring
• Immerse & Connect: A bootcamp held alongside a major ecosystem event, offering visibility and unique networking opportunities
• Tailored Expert Insights: One-on-one mentorship with experienced private equity and venture capital professionals offering customized guidance to tackle your biggest strategic and operational challenges
• Unlock Networking Potential: Continuous access to a network of limited partners, investors, and like-minded fund managers across the continent 

Requirements for Pan-African Fellowship Qualification

The Fellowship is open to emerging PE and VC fund managers who:

• Are actively investing in Africa
• Have either secured initial commitments, are at launch or close of first-time fund
• Have relatively small, high-potential portfolios with clear additionality
• Are focusing on underserved sectors or geographies
• Have less than USD 50M in assets under management

Application Deadline

How to Apply

For more details, visit I&P Fellowship webpage