Acre Impact Capital is pioneering a financing model to close one of Africa's most persistent infrastructure bottlenecks – the missing commercial tranche in Export Credit Agency (ECA)-backed projects. As a private debt fund manager dedicated to climate-aligned essential infrastructure, Acre targets sectors that directly benefit underserved communities.

African governments remain key financiers of infrastructure but face fiscal and debt constraints. ECA-backed financing offers affordable long-term capital, yet a shortage of private commercial participation has left many projects stranded. Acre bridges this overlooked 15% financing gap, aiming to mobilise up to 5.6 times additional private capital for every dollar invested.

In just two years, Acre has secured $100 million in anchor commitments from the European Investment Bank, FSD Africa Investments (FSDAi), and other institutional and impact investors. During the eligibility period, it committed $25 million across three investment themes: Health, Food & Water Scarcity; Renewable Energy; and Sustainable Cities.

Projects already financed include hospitals delivering free healthcare, a 90MW solar plant avoiding over 57,000 tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions, and upgraded drainage networks to protect against flooding.

Guided by its Impact Management System aligned with global best practices, Acre tracks and measures the impact of the investments across different infrastructure projects. The fund employs a full-time head of impact to manage impact on a strategic basis.