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2025 Nigerian Impact Investment Landscape Study

This report offers a comprehensive deep dive into Nigeria’s impact investment market. It analyzes key trends in impact capital flows, enterprise demand, and the enabling policies needed to crowd in long-term private capital.

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Unlocking Private Capital for Impact Investments

Connecting investors and enterprises, fostering a thriving impact investment ecosystem in Nigeria and beyond.

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Collaborate with us to mobilise capital for women and marginalized groups.

Read Nigeria's first Gender/GESI roadmap for impact investment.

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$2.7 billion mobilised for impact investments

This is the value of the total direct capital deployed into impact-focused deals in Nigeria

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Nigerian National Advisory Board

Nigerian National Advisory Board for Impact Investing is focused on building a dynamic ecosystem for Impact Investment

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Powering Connections Driving Impact

Our events bring together investors, entrepreneurs, and policymakers to spark connections, unlock funding, and drive real change.

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WELCOME TO IMPACT INVESTORS FOUNDATION

Our overarching goal is to promote the growth and culture of impact investing in Nigeria.

Formerly known as the Impact Investing Alliance of Nigeria (IIAN), IIF was established in 2019 as a multisector collaborative founded by the Ford Foundation, African Capital Alliance, BusinessDay Media, Bank of Industry and Dalberg Advisors.

Stakeholders are critical to our work. For this reason, IIF collaborates with them to unlock private capital for social investments in Nigeria. We are committed to eliminating the barriers to impact investing by building an effective ecosystem that supports the growth of investment pipelines and sustainable impact.


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FOCUS AREAS

Unlocking Private Capital for Impact Investments in Nigeria

The Impact Investors Foundation (IIF) engages and collaborates with key stakeholders, active in the impact investing space, to unlock private capital for social investments in Nigeria.

Knowledge Sharing and Networking

Impact Investors Foundation is working to raise awareness about impact investing in Nigeria through knowledge sharing and networking.

Capacity Building

IIF provides capacity-building support for stakeholders within the ecosystem of impact investment in Nigeria

Policy Advocacy

Our work with senior government officials, lawmakers, experts, and institutions is opening up the impact investment space and galvanising stakeholders’ consciousness of the huge opportunities in the sector.

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PROGRAMS

We seek to make impactful investments that benefit people in diverse sectors and geographies across Nigeria.

National Advisory Board for Impact Investing (NABII)

The National Advisory Board for Impact Investing (NABII) drives economic growth and improves…

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Nigerian Impact Investing Research Industry Collaborative (NIIRIC)

The Nigerian Impact Investing Research Industry Collaborative (NIIRIC) is an initiative under the aegis…

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Enterprise Support Organisations (ESO) Collaborative

The Nigeria Enterprise Support Organizations (ESOs) Collaborative is a programme of the Impact Investors Foundation with support from the RISA Fund and UKAID.

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Nigeria Wholesale Impact Investment Fund (WIIF)

The WIIF is a $1 billion innovative financial vehicle that seeks to achieve a measurable positive impact on the people and the planet by providing catalytic financing for micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs).

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Deal Source Africa

Dealsourceafrica.co is a digital platform part of the Deal Source Africa comprehensive program. The platform enables investors to connect with businesses that meet their criteria and need funding.

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WORKING GROUPS

We are seeking to make impactful investments that benefit people in diverse sectors and geographies across Nigeria.

National Advisory Board for Impact Investing (NABII)

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Enterprise Support Organisations (ESO) Collaborative

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Transform communities through strategic impact investing

At Impact Investors Foundation, we concentrate our efforts on key areas where we believe strategic investment can create the most significant social and environmental impact

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Education

Enterprise Support

Healthcare

Financial Inclusion

Research

Connect with us to explore partnerships, investment opportunities, and ecosystem collaborations.

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Events at Impact Investors Foundation

Stakeholder Engagement Workshop on the ESO Pool of Funds

Enterprise Support Organizations (ESOs) play a critical role in Nigeria’s entrepreneurship ecosystem. They provide training, mentorship, incubation, acceleration, market access, and investment readiness support to SMEs, the backbone of the Nigerian economy.
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8th Annual Convening Impact Investing

The Annual Convening on Impact Investing is the leading forum that is driving networking and impact investing thought leadership in Nigeria.
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Gender Impact Investment Summit

The Gender Impact Investment Summit is a robust platform that convenes stakeholders to address the gender financing gap in Nigeria.
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Impact Fund Showcase

All the businesses on our platform are reviewed against the criteria of the investors on the platform to ensure that they are investment-worthy.
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Africa Impact Summit

The Africa Impact Summit is the leading forum that is driving networking, deal making and impact investing thought leadership in Africa. The 2025 Africa investing thought leadership in Africa. The 2025 Africa…
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2025 Nigerian Impact Investment Landscape Study

  • November 5, 2025
This report offers a comprehensive deep dive into Nigeria’s impact investment market. It analyzes key trends in impact capital flows, enterprise demand, and the enabling policies needed to crowd in long-term private capital. Discover key actionable insights on the value, volume, and primary sources
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Unlocking Catalytic Capital: Key Insights from the 2024 West Africa Deal Summit

  • April 16, 2025
The path to sustainable economic development in West Africa requires innovative financing approaches and strategic partnerships. The recently concluded 2nd W
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Unlock Nigeria’s Innovation Potential – Download the NIIRIC Stakeholder Mapping Report Today!

  • February 10, 2025
Nigeria stands at a critical juncture in its journey towards innovation-driven development. With a vast talent pool, emerging technology hubs, and increasing private sector engagement, the po
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CONTEXT MAPPING AND MARKET LANDSCAPE FOR CATALYTIC CAPITAL IN NIGERIA - DOWNLOAD REPORT

  • November 22, 2024
The newly launched report, “CONTEXT MAPPING AND MARKET LANDSCAPE FOR CATALYTIC CAPITAL IN NIGERIA”&
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Catalytic Capital in Nigeria - Download Report

  • November 11, 2024
The Impact Investors Foundation (IIF) has released a groundbreaking report highlighting the transformative potential of catalytic capital in supporting Nigeria’s Micro, Small, and
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Scaling Catalytic Capital for Sustainable Economic Prosperity

  • July 25, 2024
This white paper, “Scaling Catalytic Capital for Sustainable Economic Prosperity,” provides a comprehensive analysis of the role and potential of catalytic capital in Africa’s economic
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IIF and the RISA Fund Launches the SSRF II project, Nigerian Enterprise Support Organisation (ESO) Collaborative to deepen research, innovation and investment in Nigeria

  • July 4, 2024
The Impact Investors Foundation, (IIF) Nigeria formally launches the Sustainable Systems for Research and Innovation Fina
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Deputy Speaker establishes advocacy and legislative groups to explore legal frameworks for philanthropy and impact investing in Nigeria

  • June 7, 2024
The Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu, has set up advocacy and legislative working groups for the establishment of a lega
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Unveiling Investor Preferences: Insights from the 2024 Impact Investors Foundation Roundtable

  • June 7, 2024
This blog post dives into the key takeaways from the 2024 Investors Roundtable, offering valuable insights for investors, entrepreneurs, and organisations working in impact
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A Week of Immersion in Circular Solutions for Nigerian Agriculture: Takeaways from the CESW

  • May 6, 2024
From March 25-28, 2024, the bustling energy of Lagos served as a backdrop for almost a week of exploring innovative solutions for a more sustainable future. I had the privilege of particip
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