Impact Alpha - Secha Capital Invests in a pair of green businesses in South Africa

The Johannesburg-based impact investing firm made the first investments from its planned $30 million fund in green energy startup iG3N and Cultura Fresh, a hydroponic farm.

iG3N makes battery energy storage systems for residential, commercial and industrial and grid-scale projects in southern Africa. Cultura Fresh recycles water to produce iceberg lettuce year-round. 

Secha operates as a holding company that takes equity stakes and active operating roles in its portfolio companies. Secha’s investments were led by Yusuf Shaikh, Seema Lalloo and Khule Mnisi

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