African Infrastructure Building Corporate Limited

Bridging African infrastructure to global capital.

We appraise, structure and promote infrastructure projects to a trusted network of DFIs, institutional investors and specialist financiers — taking projects from concept to bankable reality across Power, Transportation, Water and the Clean Energy transition.

$5M+
Minimum ticket
$3T
African GDP
1.4B
Population
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London, United Kingdom Pan-African Coverage DFI · Institutional · PE IFC Performance Standards UN SDG Aligned
Who We Are

A specialist advisory firm at the centre of every transaction.

AIB Corp Ltd sits between the Project Owner and our Global Network of Affiliates — providing the appraisal, structuring and transaction packaging that transforms raw projects into investment-ready propositions attractive to serious capital.

With deep capital markets expertise and direct access to funding pipelines, we mobilise reputable developers, EPC contractors, OEMs and project managers at every stage of the lifecycle — from concept through SPV formation, feasibility, financial modelling, investor documentation, DFI engagement, and on to Financial Close.

More about our practice
The Opportunity

Africa: a continent of infrastructure opportunity.

Combined GDP exceeding $3 trillion and a rapidly urbanising population of 1.4 billion make Africa one of the world's most compelling infrastructure investment frontiers — and the destination where our advisory creates the greatest leverage.

$3T Combined GDP A scaling continental economy integrating under AfCFTA.
1.4B Population Rapidly urbanising — driving structural infrastructure demand.
$100B Annual Financing Gap The gap DFIs, institutional and diaspora capital are mandated to close.
90% Project Attrition Projects that fail to reach Financial Close — our central value proposition.
Market Intelligence

The project attrition challenge.

Of every 100 projects entering consideration, only 20% survive feasibility — and just 10% reach Financial Close. AIB Corp Ltd specialises in navigating the path to bankability.

100%
Projects Sourced
Initial pipeline across Power, Water, Transport and Digital Infrastructure.
20%
Post-Feasibility
Projects that survive technical, commercial and regulatory feasibility.
10%
Financial Close
Projects that secure bankable capital and reach first drawdown.
Our Ecosystem

A tripartite partnership model.

Value flows in every direction — from global capital to African soil, and from African opportunity back to our investors and partners.

01 · Capital

Global Network & Affiliates

Institutional funds, DFIs, technology providers, EPC contractors, OEMs and specialist advisors with proven international track records.

02 · Engine

AIB Corp Ltd

Advisory, structuring, SPV formation, transaction packaging, stakeholder mobilisation and compliance monitoring — the engine of the partnership.

03 · Destination

Africa

Projects, infrastructure, economic growth and sovereign outcomes — the destination for investment and the beneficiary of successful delivery.

Our Advisory

Four disciplines. One accountable partner.

End-to-end capability across the project lifecycle — from bankable structuring through to Financial Close.

Risk Mitigation

How we protect investor interests.

Every transaction is structured against a rigorous risk allocation matrix, drawing on the most effective mitigation instruments available in the market.

From Political Risk Insurance and MIGA guarantees through to sovereign guarantees and robust PPA/offtaker agreements — our structuring is disciplined, proven and aligned with the standards of every major DFI we work alongside.

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36%
Political Risk Insurance & Guarantees
Primary instrument for sovereign exposure.
30%
World Bank / MIGA & Multilateral Participation
Multilateral credit enhancement at scale.
21%
Sovereign Guarantees (where applicable)
Applied to treasury-backed transactions.
15%
Robust Contracts — PPAs & Offtaker Agreements
Revenue certainty for lenders and equity.
15%
Due Diligence & Local Partner Engagement
In-country capability, compliance, and reputation.
Priority Sectors

Sectors where our advisory creates leverage.

We facilitate the formation of complete project teams — engineers, EPC contractors, project managers, O&M operators, technology providers and investors — for projects that meet the requirements of our funding partners.

Renewable Energy

Solar IPP · Wind · Hydro · Storage & Grid.

Utility & distributed

Power & Transmission

Generation · Transmission · Substations.

Baseload & cross-border

Water & Sanitation

Treatment · Supply · Irrigation.

SDG 6 aligned

Airports & Aviation

Terminals · Runways · Logistics.

Trade & tourism

Roads & Urban Trams

Highways · BRT · Urban mobility.

PPP structures

Sea Ports & Trade

Port terminals · SEZ · AfCFTA corridors.

Maritime infrastructure

Digital Infrastructure

Data centres · Fibre · Towers.

40% YoY data growth

Waste-to-Energy

Municipal · Industrial · EPC+F.

Net-Zero aligned
Our Process

From project owner to successful completion.

A structured gate process that ensures only commercially viable, technically sound and financially bankable projects progress — protecting the interests of both project owners and our network of funders.

Stage 01

Contact

Project owner reaches AIB Corp Ltd. Confidential initial assessment and NDA framework.

Stage 02

Appraisal

We assess commercial viability, economic sense, sponsor quality and sector fit.

Stage 03

Refinement

Advisory feedback, gap-closing workstreams, feasibility and model upgrades.

Stage 04

Structuring

SPV formation, capability plan, capital mobilisation and Financial Close.

ESG & SDG Alignment

Investing in Africa's sustainable future.

Every project is evaluated against internationally recognised sustainability frameworks — ensuring long-term value for governments, communities and investors alike.

06
Clean Water & Sanitation
Water treatment, supply and sanitation infrastructure for underserved communities.
07
Affordable Clean Energy
Solar, wind and hydro expanding reliable energy access across the continent.
09
Industry, Innovation & Infrastructure
Resilient infrastructure driving inclusive growth and economic transformation.
13
Climate Action
Zero-emission technologies and projects that actively reduce carbon footprints.
17
Partnerships for the Goals
Cross-border partnerships between governments, DFIs, private capital and technical experts.
Why AIB Corp Ltd

Our competitive differentiators.

Direct Funding Pipelines

Established relationships with DFIs, institutional investors and private equity funds actively seeking African infrastructure exposure.

Bankability Expertise

Deep capital-market standards — packaging projects to attract equity, debt and hybrid investment on optimal terms.

End-to-End Capability

From appraisal and structuring through SPV formation, EPC procurement and compliance — a single, accountable advisory partner.

Sovereign Alignment

We prioritise government-backed and treasury-supported projects — aligned with national development plans and SDG targets.

Leadership

Led by operators with two decades in African markets.

Tendai Stephano — Chief Executive Officer
Chief Executive Officer
Tendai Stephano
CEO · Founder

Tendai Stephano

Chief Executive Officer of AIB Corp Ltd and Founder of Afroglobal Trade Ltd — with more than two decades of experience across project development, infrastructure advisory, trade facilitation, and investment mobilisation in African markets.

Known for a practical, commercially grounded leadership style — focused on turning development priorities into bankable, well-structured, and execution-oriented initiatives that align local opportunities with international capital, technical expertise, and delivery frameworks.

InfrastructureRenewable EnergyAgri & Agro-ProcessingHealthcareTelecommunicationsTrade Logistics
"Are you planning to build infrastructure in Africa and need professional assistance across Power, Transportation or Water? AIB Corp Ltd is your trusted advisory partner — from concept to bankable project to successful completion."

— The AIB Proposition

Engage Our Advisory

Turn your infrastructure vision into a bankable proposition.

Confidential initial consultation for qualifying projects. Retainer and success-fee structures, aligned to African project budgets.

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