Impact in Action Awards 2026 — nominations close 14 November 2026. Nominate now
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Impact investment across Africa & emerging markets

We make Impact Investment happen

We connect capital, enterprise and partnerships to develop investments that create sustainable financial returns and measurable impact.

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Capital

Investment opportunities with purpose.

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Enterprise

Projects and businesses built to grow.

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Impact

Outcomes designed to be measured.

01 Who we are

Capital with purpose. Investments with impact.

StoneZero is an impact investment company focused on mobilising capital and developing opportunities that combine commercial discipline with measurable impact.

We work across the investment lifecycle — from opportunity identification and project development to financial structuring, capital mobilisation, implementation support and impact measurement.

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Integrated capabilities across the investment lifecycle

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Priority sectors where capital can drive lasting change

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Stage approach — from identification to impact measurement

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Impact dimensions: economic, social and environmental

02 What we do

Four integrated capabilities

We work across investment and capital solutions, project and enterprise development, sustainability and impact advisory, and investment ventures and partnerships.

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Investment & Capital Solutions

We help businesses and project sponsors assess funding needs and develop appropriate capital strategies.

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Project & Enterprise Development

We help transform promising concepts and businesses into viable, investment-ready opportunities.

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Sustainability & Impact Advisory

We integrate sustainability and impact considerations into investment decisions and delivery.

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Investment Ventures & Partnerships

We collaborate with aligned partners to develop commercially viable ventures and shared-value opportunities.

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03 Priority sectors

Where capital can create lasting value

Our work spans energy and climate, agriculture and food systems, industry and manufacturing, infrastructure and real estate, financial inclusion and enterprise, and social infrastructure.

Energy & Climate

Renewable energy, clean technology, energy access and climate-related solutions.

Agriculture & Food Systems

Agricultural value chains, food processing, productivity, logistics and food security.

Industry & Manufacturing

Productive enterprises, industrial development, local value addition and job creation.

Infrastructure & Real Estate

Essential infrastructure, affordable housing and sustainable built environments.

Financial Inclusion & Enterprise

SME development, inclusive finance, enterprise growth and access to markets.

Social Infrastructure

Education, healthcare and essential services that strengthen communities.

04 Our approach

A disciplined path from opportunity to outcome

We identify opportunities, assess viability and impact, structure solutions, mobilise partners and capital, support implementation and measure outcomes.

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Identify

Source opportunities and understand the need, market and stakeholders.

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Assess

Screen commercial viability, risks, additionality and impact potential.

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Structure

Develop appropriate financing, transaction and partnership options.

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Mobilise

Engage capital providers and align stakeholders towards execution.

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Support

Support implementation, governance and performance monitoring.

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Measure

Track results, learn, report and improve.

05 Featured projects

Selected opportunities & engagements

A clear description of StoneZero's role, project status and approved impact information for every engagement.

Rural Electrification Programme Energy & Climate Illustrative image
North-Central NigeriaNigeria

Rural Electrification Programme

A distributed renewable-energy programme designed to bring reliable power to underserved rural communities and productive-use enterprises, structured for blended-finance participation.

Stage
Development
StoneZero's role
Originator & Adviser
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Agro-Processing Value Chain Agriculture & Food Systems Illustrative image
South-West NigeriaNigeria

Agro-Processing Value Chain

Financing and scaling agricultural processing capacity to reduce post-harvest losses, improve farmer incomes and supply local markets with value-added products.

Stage
Concept
StoneZero's role
Project Developer & Arranger
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Affordable Housing Project Infrastructure & Real Estate Illustrative image
Lagos StateNigeria

Affordable Housing Project

Developing well-located, affordable homes for working families, combining sustainable design with structured end-user financing.

Stage
Financing
StoneZero's role
Adviser & Partner
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06 StoneZero presents

Impact in Action Awards 2026

Celebrating People. Recognising Impact. Inspiring Progress.

A platform recognising people, organisations and initiatives translating ideas into measurable positive change.

Nominations close in

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  • Nomination deadline14 November 2026
  • Awards date28 November 2026
  • VenueLagos, Nigeria — venue to be confirmed

07 Insights

Perspectives on impact investment

Perspectives on impact investment, sustainable finance, enterprise development and emerging opportunities.

Sustainable Finance
6 min read

Measuring what matters: making impact claims credible

Impact credibility rests on clear indicators, honest baselines and transparent limitations. A practical guide to reporting impact that stakeholders can trust.

StoneZero Insights Team
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08 Partnership invitation

Let's explore what we can build together

Bring capital, expertise, technology or implementation capacity. Meaningful investment outcomes are built through collaboration.

  • Investors & Capital Providers
  • Project Sponsors & Developers
  • Government & Development Institutions
  • Corporate & Technical Partners
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Bring capital, expertise, technology or implementation capacity. Let's explore what we can build together.