Inspired Evolution Investment Management

Africa, NA - South Africa, South Africa, Cape Town

Description

Inspired Evolution is a specialised investment management business and authorised financial services provider.

Investor Profile

Inspired Evolution Investment Management has backed more than 4 startups, with 0 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 3 rounds, about 75% of its total and boasts 1 exits across its portfolio.

Investment Focus Highlights

Concentrates on Series A, Series Unknown, Series E rounds (top funding stages).
Majority of deals are located in United States, Nigeria, Mauritius.
Strong thematic focus on Energy, Renewable Energy, Manufacturing.

Stage Focus

Series A (50%)
Series Unknown (25%)
Series E (25%)

Country Focus

United States (50%)
Nigeria (25%)
Mauritius (25%)

Industry Focus

Energy
Renewable Energy
Manufacturing
Solar
Paas

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Learn who this investor regularly partners with—both firms and angels—and explore their latest activity.

Who does Inspired Evolution Investment Management frequently co-invest with?

FMO

Europe, Zuid-Holland, The Netherlands, The Hague

Co-Investments: 2

Norfund

Europe, Oslo, Norway, Oslo

Co-Investments: 3

CRE Venture Capital

CRE Venture Capital

North America, New York, United States, New York

Co-Investments: 1

Sagemcom

Europe, Ile-de-France, France, Rueil-malmaison

Co-Investments: 1

KawiSafi Ventures

KawiSafi Ventures

Africa, Nairobi Area, Kenya, Nairobi

Co-Investments: 1

SIN Capital

Asia, Central Region, Singapore, Singapore

Co-Investments: 1

Swedfund International

Swedfund International

Europe, Stockholms Lan, Sweden, Stockholm

Co-Investments: 2

Shell Foundation

Shell Foundation

Europe, England, United Kingdom, London

Co-Investments: 1

Omidyar Network

Omidyar Network

North America, California, United States, Redwood City

Co-Investments: 1

EDP Renewables

Europe, Madrid, Spain, Madrid

Co-Investments: 1

Which angels does Inspired Evolution Investment Management often collaborate with?

Yuzuru Honda

Asia, Singapore

Shared Deals: 1

What are some of recent deals done by Inspired Evolution Investment Management?

Bryanston, NA - South Africa, South Africa

SolarSaver offers customized solar photovoltaic and solar-battery hybrid solutions.

BatteryEnergy EfficiencyRenewable EnergySolar

Private EquityNov 10, 2025

Amount Raised: $60,000,000

Palo Alto, California, United States

d.light designs, manufactures, and distributes solar lighting and power products, particularly targeting off-grid communities.

EnergyManufacturingRenewable EnergySolar

Series UnknownOct 22, 2021

Amount Raised: $15,000,000

Port Louis, Port Louis, Mauritius

Escotel is an energy services company.

EnergyRenewable Energy

Series ADec 16, 2020

Amount Raised: $35,000,000

Rensource Energy

Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria

Rensource allows qualifying companies throughout Nigeria and West Africa to start selling Power-as-a-Service (PaaS) to their customers.

EnergyPaaSRenewable Energy

Series ADec 18, 2019

Amount Raised: $20,000,000

Palo Alto, California, United States

d.light designs, manufactures, and distributes solar lighting and power products, particularly targeting off-grid communities.

EnergyManufacturingRenewable EnergySolar

Series EDec 18, 2018

Amount Raised: $41,000,000