Persistent Capital Energy

Persistent is a leading venture builder in Africa focusing on Pay-as-You-Go and off-grid energy, with a unique model for impact and profit. They invest in world class entrepreneurs and work alongside them in operational roles.

Shell Foundation provides funding to fully prove the venture builder model, support the growth trajectories of the existing portfolio companies, and enable Persistent to realise additional exits, thereby establishing an attributable track record. Persistent also required bridge funding, consistent with its de-risking equity strategy.