How to apply to I&P (Investisseurs & Partenaires) as an African founder

TL;DR

I&P (Investisseurs & Partenaires) invests in sector-agnostic companies at Seed, Growth, Series A, and Series B+, writes cheques of €30K -- €3M (€30K-€300K via IPDEV2 seed funds, €300K-€3M via IPAE funds), and takes applications through a direct online application.

Who I&P (Investisseurs & Partenaires) is

I&P (Investisseurs & Partenaires) is a Sub-Saharan Africa and Indian Ocean investor headquartered in Paris, with offices in Dakar, Abidjan, Douala, Accra, Nairobi, Kampala, Antananarivo. The fund describes its mandate as sector-agnostic. The thesis, in the fund's own words: Financing, supporting, and promoting entrepreneurs and SMEs in Sub-Saharan Africa to contribute to the emergence of 500 champions of entrepreneurship by 2030.

On the ground, I&P (Investisseurs & Partenaires) operates as a Seed, Growth, Series A, and Series B+ investor with an Africa focus described as "Sub-Saharan Africa (Francophone West Africa, Sahel, East Africa, Madagascar, Indian Ocean)". The fund's co-ceo is Sébastien Boyé, alongside Jérémy Hajdenberg (Co-CEO) and Jean-Michel Severino (Chairman, Supervisory Board).

What they invest in

Stages: Seed, Growth, Series A, and Series B+
Sectors: Sector-agnostic. The fund calls itself sector-agnostic, but its actual portfolio tells a more concentrated story: 50% of classified portfolio companies are in Healthtech, and 25% are in Agritech.
Cheque size: €30K -- €3M (€30K-€300K via IPDEV2 seed funds, €300K-€3M via IPAE funds)
Geography focus: Sub-Saharan Africa and Indian Ocean / Yes -- Sub-Saharan Africa (Francophone West Africa, Sahel, East Africa, Madagascar, Indian Ocean)

How to apply

Apply directly at https://www.ietp.com/en. That link is the fund's own application channel, listed in their Trampoline entry as of 2026-07-24. Fill out whatever the form asks for completely: skipped fields read as a rushed application, and a rushed application is an easy first-pass reject at any fund fielding more submissions than it can meaningfully review.

Portfolio pattern

I&P (Investisseurs & Partenaires)'s portfolio, as listed in their Trampoline fund page, includes:

Lapaire Glasses (Pan-African): Affordable eye care, 50+ optical stores, Growth
Mali Shi (Mali): Industrial shea butter processing and export, Growth
AerialMetric (Madagascar): Aircraft and drone services for medical delivery, Growth
Win Industries (Senegal): Mineral water production (O' Royal brand), Growth
Trianon Homes (Gabon): Real estate development and construction, Growth

That spread gives you a sense of what a real check from I&P (Investisseurs & Partenaires) has funded, not just what the thesis claims it funds.

Before you apply

Have these ready before you reach out:

Deck: Check your readiness first so you know where the gaps are
Metrics dashboard: Set up your metrics dashboard so you can show real traction, not slides
Cap table
A one-line description of what your company does

FAQ

Does I&P (Investisseurs & Partenaires) have a sector focus?

I&P (Investisseurs & Partenaires) describes its mandate as sector-agnostic, meaning it does not restrict itself to a fixed list of sectors.

What stage does I&P (Investisseurs & Partenaires) typically write cheques at?

I&P (Investisseurs & Partenaires) invests at Seed, Growth, Series A, and Series B+, with cheque sizes of €30K -- €3M (€30K-€300K via IPDEV2 seed funds, €300K-€3M via IPAE funds).

Do you need a warm intro to apply to I&P (Investisseurs & Partenaires)?

No. I&P (Investisseurs & Partenaires) takes applications through a form on their website, so a warm intro is not required to apply, though it can still help your submission stand out.

Does I&P (Investisseurs & Partenaires) invest outside Sub-Saharan Africa and Indian Ocean?

I&P (Investisseurs & Partenaires)'s Africa focus is described as "Sub-Saharan Africa (Francophone West Africa, Sahel, East Africa, Madagascar, Indian Ocean)". Check the full fund profile for the exact geographic boundaries before you apply.

Is I&P (Investisseurs & Partenaires) a remote or in-person fund?

I&P (Investisseurs & Partenaires)'s format is listed as Hybrid.