Revego Africa Energy Limited is Africa’s first YieldCo focused on operating renewable energy projects in sub-Saharan Africa

600 million people live without electricity in Sub-Saharan Africa

Revego is the sole limited partner that invests in one of the first equity funds to target the Sub-Saharan African renewable energy-focused sector. It is therefore well positioned to capitalise on sub-Saharan Africa’s (SSA) need to make major investments in the electricity sector required over the next 25 years.

Revego highlights

BEE Investment Vehicle

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Current Fund Size of

ZAR2 Bn

The current size of the Revego Fund is ZAR2 billion, with Investec Bank Limited, UK Climate Investments (UKCI) and Eskom Pension and Provident Fund (EPPF) as cornerstone investors.

Why invest with Revego?

Focused on the electricity sector in Sub-Saharan Africa where there is a proven need for investment:

The current fund size of R2.0 bn, makes it a significant investor in the renewable energy sector in Sub-Saharan Africa.

R2.0 bn

Returns are projected to be defensive in nature, stable and tax efficient providing a high yield return profile comparable to being in between government bonds and listed property stocks.

The Revego Fund invests in operating renewable energy assets in the private market.

As an open-ended fund, the Revego Fund is constantly raising equity capital for additional investment as and when opportunities are identified, thereby avoiding any drag on cash.

The fund manager will be majority black-owned with an effective Black ownership.

63.42%

Investec Bank Limited, UK Climate Investments (UKCI) and Eskom Pension and Provident Fund (EPPF) are cornerstone investors into the Revego Fund.

Funds Details

Target Return

CPI plus 5%-7%

Type of Investment

Target equity investments in the renewable energy sector in sub-Saharan Africa

Maximum Investment Exposure

Have no more than 10% of the enterprise value invested in projects that are either under construction or in development

Investments and Exits Experienced Management Team that sources, executes and manages investments which are approved by the independent RFM Investment Committee

Influence of Control

Shareholder and target company board level representation

Long term stable returns

Provide investors with long-term sustainable returns with potential for capital growth

Our Experienced Renewable Energy Team

The Revego Board consists of members with deep industry and corporate knowledge. The Board brings together a unique balance of experience in the renewable energy sector, in Africa and globally, along with fund management expertise and a significant commercial, legal and industrial track record in Africa. The Board members’ experience in the sector should ensure that Revego is the leading voice in renewable energy investment in Africa.

About Revego Africa Energy Fund

The Revego Fund is a private equity fund and is structured as an en commandite partnership.

The Fund is a private equity fund and is structured as an en commandite partnership. The following parties are the primary role players in relation to the Fund: the Limited Partner (Revego Africa Energy Limited), the General Partner, the Fund Manager (Revego Fund Managers), the Investment Committee and the Advisory Board.

Target Fund Size

Target region and sectors

Generation, transmission and distribution projects

Wind Energy

Biomass Power

Solar Energy

Hydro Power

Portfolio of Companies

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Revego Fund Managers

The Revego Fund is managed by Revego Fund Managers (RFM), with a mandate to invest equity into the renewable energy sector in sub-Saharan Africa

RFM will be responsible for sourcing and managing Revego’s investments in operating renewable energy projects in South Africa, and the broader SSA. The Revego Fund appointed RFM as its fund manager in September 2019. RFM has an effective Black ownership of 63.42%. In addition to an experienced management team, RFM has an independent investment committee consisting of industry experts and experienced investment officers.

Sustainability

Wind

960,000

Homes powered

Solar

2,258,709

MWh

Energy generated in 2022

Solar

2,210,000

Tons

Greenhouse gas emissions eliminated p.a

Community Programs

ZAR 94

Million

Invested in community programs in 2022

Sustainability is core to Revego’s mission and approach. Each project that Revego invests in supports socio-economic development by investing in local communities in terms of their community needs analysis. The projects enhance the participation of the wider communities, helping to transform the lives of marginalised groups in South Africa

Special Needs School

Special Needs School in the Western Cape. Caters for students with learning difficulties, physical disabilities or behavioural problems in the local community.

Youth Centre

IT training at a Youth Centre in Limpopo which is managed by LoveLife. The Youth Centre includes a computer lab, outdoor gym and serves a meeting point for social workers to engage young people.

New Ablution Facilities

Newly installed ablution facilities at a high school in Limpopo. The toilets replace the pit latrines which previously posed a health risk to students.

Local Farmer

Local farmer based in Limpopo cultivates vegetables for sale to a broad customer base. The farm employs community members throughout the year.

Early Childhood Development

Teachers and learners celebrate the opening of their newly built ECD facility in Limpopo. The building includes additional rooms for teaching and ablution facilities.

Community Healthcare

Two vehicles purchased to be used by health workers in the district to enable access to occupational and physiotherapy services closer to communities in the Northern Cape.

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If you are a shareholder or promoter of a company who is looking for a fund to buy your investment or invest alongside you, Revego may be able to provide you with this opportunity.

Contact Number
(011) 286-7000

Address
100 Grayston Drive,
Sandown, Sandton 2196

Email
Investors – [email protected]