About us

About Us

SandMartin Impact Capital (SMIC) is an Irish-based impact investment firm dedicated to fostering sustainable development across Africa. By providing capital to promising seed-stage companies, either targeting African markets or African-founded, to help them navigate the challenges of early business operations. Our investment criteria are strategically aligned with key UN Sustainable Development Goals, focusing on sustainability and socio-economic inclusion.

We leverage our expertise and deep local insights of African markets to identify and support transformative projects that deliver strong financial returns and substantial social impact. At SandMartin Impact Capital, we are committed to helping early stage companies create lasting value and invest in companies with business activities that are directly linked to one of the following UN Sustainable Development Goals.

Our Mission

At SandMartin, we are dedicated to transforming the investment landscape in West and Central Africa through strategic and impactful impactful investments. Our mission is to provide catalytic capital to early stage companies, driving sustainable growth and creating long-term value for our investors, the companies we invest in, and the communities they serve.

Our Portfolio’s Track Record

SandMartin is a hands-on investor and we leverage the experience of our fund management team, investment committee, investment professionals and advisors to accelerate the growth of our portfolio companies.
Our portfolio companies demonstrate the significant impact of our strategic investments:

$ 600k to 2.7M
anual revenue in 4 years

Sattel Energy
Specializing in renewable energy, this company grew its annual revenue from $600k to $2.7M in just four years.

Transactions across South America, EMEA & Asia

Authenticalls
A fintech leader with expanded operations across South America, EMEA, and Asia.

Expanded coverage in Africa to provide 20M with internet

Katela Networks
A telecommunications leader that has significantly increased internet coverage, now serving over 20 million people in Africa.
These achievements underscore our commitment to enhancing energy access, digital connectivity and financial services across the African continent.

Our Selection Process

Our proprietary 5-stage investment process leverages probability assessments and fundamental analysis to identify and support transformative projects. This method ensures that our investments align with our commitment to sustainable development and innovation.
Our 5-Stage Investment Process

1

Market Analysis

We conduct thorough market research to identify sectors with the highest growth potential and social impact.


2

Screening and Selection

Potential investments are screened using rigorous criteria based on fundamental analysis and probability assessments.


3

Due Diligence

Detailed due diligence is performed to evaluate the financial health, operational efficiency, and growth prospects of potential investments.


4

Investment Structuring

We structure investments to optimize returns while mitigating risks, ensuring alignment with our sustainability goals.


5

Post-Investment Monitoring

Continuous monitoring and support are provided to ensure our investments achieve their strategic and financial objectives.



Our Impact
Financial returns matter, but at the heart of our investment philosophy is our commitment to generating positive social and environmental impacts. Our investments aim to enhance the quality of life, promote economic development, and foster technological advancements in West and Central Africa.
Our Team
Our team comprises seasoned professionals with extensive experience in private equity, investment banking, and development finance. We combine global expertise with local knowledge to deliver superior investment performance and impactful outcomes. Our general partners and fund managers leverage their wealth of experience in African markets and employ a disciplined and data-driven approach that focuses on high-potential sectors to guide our investments. This allows SandMartin to diversify our portfolio and focus on companies with attractive potential returns from highly disruptive industries in the African market.
Partnering with SandMartin
We invite forward-thinking investors to join us in our mission to foster sustainable development in Africa. By partnering with SandMartin Impact Capital, we can drive meaningful change and achieve sustainable growth across Africa. Contact us to explore how your investment can transform communities and deliver strong financial returns.