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CLIMATE FINANCE FUND CFF

AUKTIE Launches £1 Billion Climate Finance Fund to Accelerate Low-Carbon Infrastructure Across Africa and Beyond
 
Abuja, Nigeria / London, UK — 04/07/2025 — A UK Trade and Infrastructure Enterprise Limited (AUKTIE), a specialist consultancy driving sustainable infrastructure development, today announced the launch of the Climate Finance Fund, a landmark £1 billion blended finance platform dedicated to scaling renewable energy and climate-resilient infrastructure across Nigeria, West Africa, the UAE, and the UK.
 
The Climate Finance Fund aims to unlock significant private and development finance to deliver high-return, low-carbon projects that advance national climate commitments and generate measurable social impact.
 
Key highlights include:
  • Targeting investments in utility-scale and distributed renewable energy, energy efficiency, circular economy solutions, and sustainable transport
  • Expected Internal Rate of Return (IRR) exceeding 20%
  • Flexible structures to enable participation from institutional investors, DFIs, corporates, and strategic partners
  • A robust pipeline of bankable projects across target geographies, including flagship UK–UAE energy collaboration initiatives
 
“Africa faces a defining moment to transform infrastructure sustainably while delivering economic opportunity,” said Patrick Ogunnowo Founder and CEO of AUKTIE. “The Climate Finance Fund is designed to bridge the financing gap with commercially viable projects that achieve scale, impact, and financial returns. We are proud to engage leading organisations across West Africa to help pioneer this transition.”
 
The Fund is now inviting expressions of interest from anchor investors and strategic Limited Partners seeking to participate in the first close scheduled for July 2025.
 
About AUKTIE
A UK Trade and Infrastructure Enterprise Limited (AUKTIE) is a specialist consultancy and project development platform dedicated to driving sustainable infrastructure transformation. Leveraging deep expertise in decarbonisation, climate finance, and public-private collaboration, AUKTIE supports governments, enterprises, and communities to deliver climate-resilient growth across emerging and mature markets.
 
Media Contact:
Patrick Ogunnowo 
CEO/Managing Director 
AUKTIE
‪+44 (0) 7360200407‬