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Saudi Vision Invest Commits $700M to ARISE IIP — A Landmark Boost for Africa’s Industrial Zones

ARISE Integrated Industrial Platforms (ARISE IIP) has completed a landmark USD 700 million capital raise and welcomed Vision Invest, a Saudi Arabian infrastructure investor and developer, into its shareholder base.
This transaction marks one of the largest private infrastructure capital raises in Africa to date, with both primary and secondary components. The capital will support ARISE IIP’s continued expansion across the continent and the development of green, inclusive industrial ecosystems. ARISE IIP’s institutional shareholder base comprises founding shareholders Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) and Equitane, the Fund for Export Development in Africa (FEDA), and, with this transaction, Vision Invest as the newest shareholder.
This funding will accelerate the rollout of green, inclusive industrial ecosystems and deepen ARISE IIP’s footprint across African markets. ARISE has developed industrial parks in Gabon, Benin and Togo, helping lure factories to process wood, cotton, cashew, pharmaceuticals and meat.
Advisers on the transaction included Standard Chartered and Norton Rose Fulbright for ARISE IIP, while EFG Hermes and Linklaters advised Vision Invest.
For SEZ developers and investors, the deal is a strong signal: quality projects and clear policy frameworks are attracting large strategic capital. Gulf nations are stepping up their presence in Africa, channelling billions of dollars into renewable energy, logistics, technology, real estate, and agriculture.

Their pace of investment has begun to outshine traditional players like China and European countries when it comes to pledged foreign direct investment.

Article written by Martin Kamania - Chief Operations Officer (COO) Email: martin@afeze.africa