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PFAN Partners

PFAN Network Partners

Partners are vital to PFAN’s success, supporting our activities with in-kind contributions such as assistance in the organisation of Investment Forums. We work with our partners to organise targeted calls for proposals and cross-publicise activities and events. They are valuable connections to help us to align with local policy and regulations and the business climate and expand our local footprint. In turn, we work to build the capacity of selected PFAN Partners.

PFAN Partners include both investors and non-investors, and they can collaborate with us in investment as well as non-investment-related activities. If you are interested in joining us as a PFAN Partner, please contact us.

Our Partners

Africa Business Group (ABG)

The Africa Business Group (ABG) specialises in designing, promoting, facilitating and implementing African economic development projects – with a particular focus on supporting private sector engagement.

Africa Enterprise Challenge Fund (AECF)

Non-profit

The AECF is a development institution which supports businesses to innovate, create jobs, leverage investments and markets in an effort to create resilience and sustainable incomes in rural and marginalized communities in Africa.

African Development Bank (AfDB)

DFI

The African Development Bank Group (AfDB or ADB) is a multilateral development finance institution which aims to help reduce poverty, improve living conditions for Africans and mobilize resources for the continent’s economic and social development.

Africa Solar Industry Association (AFSIA)

Industry association

AFSIA, the reference association for solar professionals in Africa, promotes solar power in the African region from large scale grid-connected projects to off-grid solar home systems.

African Women in Energy Development Initiative (AWEDI)

AWEDI’s mission is to encourage and unite women in the energy sector by offering a guiding platform for their progress in the industry through career accelerators, mentorship, professional development and networking opportunities.

Bangchak Public. Co.

Corporate Venture Capital

Bangchak Corporation Public Company Limited (BCP), previously known as Bangchak Petroleum, is a petroleum and energy conglomerate in Thailand.

Banque Ouest Africaine de Developpement (BOAD)

DFI

BOAD is the common development finance institution whose purpose is to promote the balanced development of its member countries and foster economic integration within West Africa by financing priority development projects.

Banpu Public Co. Ltd.

Corporate Venture Capital

Banpu Public Company Limited is an energy company based in Thailand, whose three core businesses are energy resources; energy generation; and energy technology.

Basel Agency for Sustainable Energy (BASE)

Non-profit

Established in 2001, BASE is a Swiss not-for-profit foundation and a Specialized Partner of United Nations Environment. BASE builds bridges between sectors and actors at the nexus between sustainable energy, finance and international development.

Beacon Ventures

Venture capital fund

Founded in 2017, Beacon VC is a wholly-owned corporate venture capital fund of Kasikornbank PLC.

Bioenergy Association of Ukraine

Industry association

Civic union “Bioenergy Association of Ukraine” (UABio) was established in 2013 as a nonprofit civic union, that unites business and experts for sustainable bioenergy development in Ukraine.

Cento Ventures

Financial product developer

Cento Ventures is a venture capital firm specialized in under-invested emerging digital markets, primarily in Southeast Asia.

CIMB

Commercial bank

CIMB Group is a leading ASEAN universal bank headquartered in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, and one of the region’s foremost corporate advisors, as well as a leader in Islamic finance.

Clime Capital

Clime Capital Management identifies and creates investment opportunities that contribute towards alleviating climate change risk, alleviating infrastructure gaps, and building sustainable economies and societies.

Confederation of Indian Industries

Industry association

The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) works to create and sustain an environment conducive to the development of India, partnering industry, Government, and civil society, through advisory and consultative processes.

Convergence

Non-profit

A global network Convergence generates blended finance data, intelligence, and deal flow to increase private sector investment in developing countries.

Digital Economy Promotion Agency

Government and policy makers

The Digital Economy Promotion Agency was established to promote and support the development of digital industry and innovation and the digital technology adoption in Thailand.

ECOWAS Bank for Investment & Development (EBID)

DFI

The ECOWAS Bank for Investment and Development (EBID), is the financial institution established by the 15 Member States of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS).

Energy Efficiency Practitioners Association of the Philippines (ENPAP 4.0)

Industry association

Energy Efficiency Practitioners Association of the Philippines is an organization of Energy Efficiency and Conservation Management Practitioners, Professionals and Consultants.

Energy Private Developers (EPD)

Private sector company

Energy Private Developer’s association is a registered professional association in Rwanda, regrouping private companies operating in energy sector.

Export-Import Bank of Thailand

Commercial bank

A state-owned specialized financial institution Export-Import Bank of Thailand was established to conduct business which promotes supports Thai export, import and investment for the purpose of national development.

Fidelity Bank Ghana Limited

Commercial bank

Fidelity Bank is a commercial bank in Ghana offering a wide variety of services.

Fiji Development Bank

DFI

The Fiji Development Bank provides finance, financial and advisory services to assist in the economic development of Fiji and in particular in the development of agriculture, commerce and industry.

Fiji Rural Electrification Fund

Government and policy makers

Inspired by Fiji’s Presidency of COP23, the Fijian Government, with the support of the Leonardo DiCaprio Foundation, will bring renewable energy to eligible rural communities.

Green Artha

Venture capital fund

Green Arth is a climate venture fund and innovation firm established to make a low-carbon economy possible

GreenCape

Non-profit

GreenCape is a not-for-profit organisation established in 2010 to support the development of the green economy in Western Cape.

GreenMomentum

Platform

GreenMomentum Inc. is a market intelligence firm focused on the Latin American cleantech and energy industries.

Gunkul Engineering Public Company Limited

Private Equity fund

Gunkul Engineering Public Company Limited is one of the largest Thailand’s trading companies in the power industry dealing predominantly in transmission and distribution products, supplying both government and private sectors.

IRENA

International organisation

The International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) is an intergovernmental organisation that supports countries in their transition to a sustainable energy future.

JSB UKRGASBANK

Commercial bank

JSB “UKRGASBANK” is a universal bank with a focus on green finance.

Kasikorn Bank PCL

Commercial bank

KASIKORNBANK aims to be the most innovative, proactive, and customer centric financial institution, delivering world class financial services and sustainable value for all stakeholders by harmoniously combining technology and talent.

Kenya Climate Ventures

Impact fund manager

Kenya Climate Ventures Limited, founded in 2016, is an investment management company that seeks to accelerate the development of climate smart solutions by providing tailored and targeted financial and managerial assistance support to innovative early and growth stage businesses.

Khmer Enterprise

Platform

Khmer Enterprise was established as a unit of Entrepreneurship Development Fund (EDF) to mobilise, invest and manage resources, implement support programmes and work directly with partners and beneficiaries.

Landprocess

Private sector company

LANDPROCESS, Bangkok-based landscape architecture and urban design firm, is helping to shift cities to a carbon neutral future and confronting the future climate uncertainty.

Maejo University, Faculty of Agriculture

University / Business School

Maejo University, the oldest agricultural educational institution in Thailand, educates students ethics and know how for sustainable development of agriculture in Thailand.

Malaysia Green Building Council

Industry association

Started in May 2007, Malaysia GBC’s vision is to make Green buildings and Communities available to all Malaysians.

National Innovation Agency (Thailand)

Government and policy makers

National Innovation Agency has developed a conceptual framework “Innovation Diplomacy” to enhance National Innovation System (NIS) of Thailand to international level, as well as to promote the image of Thailand to become “Innovation Nation”.

New Energy Nexus

Consultancy

New Energy Nexus is an international non-profit that supports clean energy entrepreneurs with funds, accelerators, and networks.

Nexus for development

NGO

Nexus for Development drives access to finance in developing economies across Asia to increase sustainable energy and water resource development, advance low-carbon solutions, and scale local implementers.

Obor Capital

Venture Capital Manager

OBOR Capital is a Venture Capital and Project Management firm based in Phnom Penh, Cambodia. The objective of OBOR Capital is to build and invest in local SMEs and start-ups which have the potential of becoming future market leaders.

Philippine Energy Efficiency Alliance Inc

Industry association

The Philippine Energy Efficiency Alliance (PE2) provides the vehicle to mobilize resources and partner with policy makers to sustain the transformation of the energy end-use market toward a low-carbon future.

Philippine Export Import Credit Agency (PhilEXIM)

Government institution

PhilEXIM is a sovereign guarantor extending primarily guarantee, export insurance and related services to business entities in order to develop the Nation’s export industry and facilitate investment in strategic sectors of the economy.

R3i Ventures

R3i Ventures connect deep technology and healthcare visionaries to the talent, know-how, and access to capital for real-world impact and extraordinary returns.

Renewable Energy Association of the Philippines (REAP)

Industry association

REAP is a non-stock, non-profit organization of companies and private individuals committed to the nationwide development, promotion, utilization and commercialization of renewable energy technologies/systems for sustainable energy generation.

Renewable Energy Association Zimbabwe (REAZ)

Government and policy makers

REAZ, a non- governmental and non-profit making organisation, facilitates the sustainable development and uptake of Renewable Energy Technologies in Zimbabwe to the benefit of its members, stakeholders and consumers.

Renewable Energy Confederation of Nepal (RECON)

Industry association

Renewable Energy Confederation of Nepal (RECON) is a common forum of associations of private sector involved in supply and delivery of alternative energy systems and services and NGOs involved in promotion of alternative energy in Nepal.

SABER/ABREC

Industry association

The SABER-ABREC dedicates to promoting renewable energies and efficient technologies in Africa.

SANEDI

Government and policy makers

The South African National Energy Development Institute (Sanedi) was established in 2011 to promote energy research and technology innovation as well as undertake measures to promote energy efficiency

Sangam Ventures

Venture capital fund

Sangam Ventures is a seed and early stage venture fund that invests to improve access to sustainable energy and resource productivity solutions for the underserved in India.

SEAF

Impact fund

SEAF is an investment management group that provides growth capital and business assistance to small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in emerging and transition markets underserved by traditional sources of capital.

Sinergi Burkina

Impact fund manager

Created in 2014, Sinergi Burkina is the first impact investment fund dedicated to financing and supporting SMEs and start-ups in Burkina Faso.

Smart Power Myanmar

Platform

Smart Power Myanmar, which was established in May 2018 by a group of Founding Members and Pact, is a platform based in Myanmar that helps unify and scale the integrated electrification efforts.

Solar Impulse Foundation

Platform

The Solar Impulse Foundation selects, labels and promotes innovative, clean and profitable solutions to support political and business decision-makers in their environmental targets.

SouthSouthNorth

Non-profit

SouthSouthNorth (SSN) supports national and regional responses to climate change through policy and knowledge interventions, partnerships and deep collaboration.

State Agency on Energy Efficiency and Energy Saving of Ukraine (SAEE)

Industry association

The State Agency for Energy Efficiency and Energy Saving of Ukraine (SAEE) implements state policy in the field of efficient use of fuel and energy resources, energy saving, renewable energy sources and alternative fuels.

Sustainable Development & Investments Agency (SDIA)

Industry association

All-Ukrainian Sustainable Development & Investments Agency (SDIA) was founded in 2015 to facilitate investments in the renewable energy sector.

Thai Union Group PCL

Private sector company

THAI UNION is a global seafood leader with ambitious growth goals and a dedication to sustainability and innovation.

The Innovation Hub

Government and policy makers

The Innovation Hub was established by the Gauteng Provincial Government to promote economic development and competitiveness of Gauteng through fostering innovation and entrepreneurship.

TIB Development Bank (TIB)

DFI

TIB Development Bank Limited was established in 1970 with the main purpose of financing development with emphasis on industrialization of Tanzania.

True Digital Park

Project Preparation Facility

True Digital Park’s mission is to provide Thailand’s first, and Southeast Asia’s largest, startup and tech entrepreneur’s campus and it’s a critical driver for the development of the startup and innovation ecosystem in Thailand.

USAID Green Invest Asia (GIA)

Project Preparation Facility

USAID Green Invest Asia supports mid-growth agriculture and forestry companies with business strategies, environmental assessments and advice to improve their sustainable commodity production and business practices.

WWF Myanmar

NGO

WWF has been working for over 60 years and have offices in 100 countries to protect our forests, rivers and precious wildlife.

World Wind Energy Association (WWEA) Pakistan

Industry association

WWEA is an international non-profit association embracing the wind sector worldwide, with members in 100 countries, working for the promotion and worldwide deployment of wind energy technology.

500 Startups

Venture capital fund

A global venture capital firm 500 Startups is on a mission to uplift people and economies around the world through entrepreneurship.

1337 Ventures

Accelerator

1337 is a technology accelerator and early stage venture capital focused on doing pre-seed and seed stage investments in Malaysia.