Very easy to invest in projects that do good in Africa and help the climate, within a tax-free IFISA. The platform makes keeping track of all one's investments very easy. Obviously with this type of i... See more
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I've used the platform for some years to put money to good use for renewable energy in Africa. Interest rates are good, but that reflects the increased risk of these projects, and I have lost signifi... See more
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Energise Africa have consistently performed well, having used them to invest since 2018. Their online platform, their management of these emerging market bonds, and their comms when things don't work... See more
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Energise Africa enables small or larger investors to invest money in African projects to provide solar energy to small villages and businesses. Most African villages have no energy sources. This is... See more
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Put your money to work fighting climate change. Target up to 8% annual returns investing in companies that provide solar energy access to African families. Start with as little as £50. Don’t invest unless you’re prepared to lose all the money you invest. This is a high - risk investment and you are unlikely to be protected if something goes wrong.
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- Energise Africa enables you to invest directly in de-risked projects that brigh clean energy access.
- Register an account with Energise Africa and you can join thousands of UK investors who are investing from as little as £50 to support pioneering businesses bringing clean, solar energy access to off-grid homes in sub-Saharan Africa, targeting returns of up to 8%. Don’t invest unless you’re prepared to lose all the money you invest. This is a high - risk investment and you are unlikely to be protected if something goes wrong.
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The Old Music Hall, 106 - 108 Cowley Road,, OX4 1JE, Oxford, United Kingdom
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Investing for 4 years to help Africa use its natural resource.
I have been investing for over 4 years in order to help countries in Africa make the most of their natural resource. The site is easy to use except I have yet to find a way of transferring my money back into an ISA account.
July 28, 2022
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We just wanted to say a quick thank you for leaving a 4-star review of Energise Africa on TrustPilot. We appreciate you taking the time to do this and are delighted you are happy with the service we provide. Please email help@energiseafrica.com with your query on transferring and they will be happy to assist you in this.
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Latest investment
This is the latest of many investments in Energise Africa projects = very simple process. So far so good. Hope this one works out well,
July 27, 2022
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Great Company to deal with.
Very easy to deal with and this is the sort of investment we all should be doing. In the long run the whole world will benefit with this type of investment as it helps with climate change.
July 22, 2022
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We just wanted to say a quick thank you for leaving a 4-star review of Energise Africa on TrustPilot. We appreciate you taking the time to do this and are delighted you are happy with the service we provide!
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Reinvestment experience
The process of reinvesting money was straightforward. In this instance I had received an email notification of a new investment opportunity before it was fully subscribed. This is not always the case.
July 21, 2022
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We just wanted to say a quick thank you for leaving a 5-star review of Energise Africa on TrustPilot. We appreciate you taking the time to do this and are delighted you are happy with the service we provide!
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I’ve used this platform for several…
I’ve used this platform for several years now. It works well and is user friendly. You can choose either an ISA (IFISA) or non ISA account and easily transfer between them. Processing of returns to your bank account are quick and easy. The investment opportunities provide a higher return than the mainstream savings with variable but usually modest timescales for repayment. Typical returns have yielded 5 to 6 percent and a payback of capital over one to four years. But each opportunity is unique and offers diversification from mainstream investment options. So far, the companies that I’ve funded have met their obligations except one that has suspended returns while it reviews options for refunding after COVID disruption to it’s business model. That’s a reminder that these are not risk free. It feels good to invest in projects that improve the circumstances of communities in Africa and contribute to the growth of renewable energy or other social / sustainable objectives. As such they feel like a win win. Bonds typically sell out quickly. New investors should fund your account when sure this form of investing is right for you. Respond fast to the ‘new investment alerts’ but be patient and don’t throw everything into the first bond offered. Spread your savings over several bonds covering a range of countries / companies to diversify the risk.
July 21, 2022
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Affordable investments
Affordable investments - just £50 minimum - and simple process. Important to remember, of course, that all investments involve risk of loss, but Energise Africa make this clear.
July 19, 2022
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You need to register
Usually offers are snapped up so quickly that I fail to invest. This time I've been able to and the process was easy, however, be aware that you need to register with them first and provide ID, which can take a while so best to register if you might want to invest through them.
July 19, 2022
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We just wanted to say a quick thank you for leaving a 4-star review of Energise Africa on TrustPilot. We appreciate you taking the time to do this and are delighted you are happy with the service we provide!
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Successful investments
I have been successfully investing with energise Africa for many years. Their website is easy to use.
July 19, 2022
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I am happy to invest in clean energy to…
I am happy to invest in clean energy to help women and farmers in Africa. My returns over several years have been good although any investment can lose.
July 19, 2022
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A feel good investment
Ih have been investing with EA for 4 years, initially the minimum sum for several projects to test the water, but now a little more.
I have been delighted to use money I was lucky to have to help the environment, to help people in Africa trying to educate themselves or make a living. So good to use solar instead of nuclear, which can cause such devastating health and environmental consequences.
I have made good returns on 99% of projects I have invested in- one has had problems,but the risks of investing are emphasised repeatedly and the interest rate was much better than banks or building societies
Maybe I could make more investing in Big Pharma , mining or oil industry- but I’ve got to live with myself
July 18, 2022
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Benefits people and planet.
Great to invest and make a positive difference to people and the environment.
July 16, 2022
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An excellent crowd-funding platform
A reliable and rewarding way to green the planet, improve the standard of living of rural Africans and earn a good financial return at the same time.
July 14, 2022
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Good support and interesting investment…
Good support and interesting investment opportunities to support green energy in Africa.
July 14, 2022
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Excellent organisation and responsive…
Excellent organisation and responsive team. Always bear in mind that these are relatively high risk investments which can and do sometimes go off course
July 14, 2022
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Clear and easy to invest.
July 13, 2022
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Easy to use and a worth while project.
July 13, 2022
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Clear and easy to follow
Clear and easy to follow. Lots of checks and balances so one did not rush into anything. All very clear
June 23, 2022
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We just wanted to say a quick thank you for leaving a 4-star review of Energise Africa on TrustPilot. We appreciate you taking the time to do this and are delighted you are happy with the service we provide! If you have any comments or suggestions to improve our service, please get in touch at help@energiseafrica.com
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Goes from strength to strength
I like this way of helping Africa and the developing world, reading about their positive projects and recycling the returns with interest into the next project. Have participated in at least 20 projects now and it has been a pleasure to be involved.
June 19, 2022
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Energise Africa is not so great at keeping investors fully informed when things go wong
Energise Africa is a great investment vehicle when it works. Sometimes things go wrong and investments (companies; bonds) falter or fail causing suspended or cancelled payments. All the appropriate warnings are clearly made. Energise Africa is not, however, so great at keeping investors fully informed in timely fashion when things go wrong; months can go by without any information forthcoming, which is unsatisfactory. I will nonetheless continue cautiously to invest.
May 25, 2022
Reply from Energise Africa
Hello,Thank you for your review and your continued support of Energise Africa. We are sorry that you feel we have not communicated with you enough over some of the recent restructuring of debt for some of the solar businesses we have lent to. These negotiations are never easy and it will take some time before we know the full picture, but we are keeping our investors informed as best we can throughout the process and are striving for the best possible outcome for them. We do our best to provide our investors with regular updates on all projects and communicate when we believe that an offer may not perform as anticipated. We do take your comments on board, however, and will continue to try to improve our communications with investors. Thank you again for your review if you have any further questions, please get in touch help@energiseafrica.com
Yours,
The Energise Africa Team
Fastest finger first
The concept is great but the projects are funded so quickly you miss out unless you have constant access to email.
May 24, 2022
Reply from Energise Africa
Hi David
Thank you for leaving a review of Energise Africa. We do appreciate the frustration of missing out when investments fill quickly, as is often the case on Energise Africa. We do send an email to everyone who has signed up for alerts when a new investment opportunity is live on the site. However, due to the popularity of the bonds, unfortunately, some potential investors miss out. We hope to have more opportunities live on our site in the future that will give more people the opportunity to invest. Many thanks again and if you have any further questions, please get in touch help@energiseafrica.com
Yours, The Energise Africa team
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