About us

Building possibility, powering progress

Imbono is a leading investor and provider of industrial and infrastructure services in emerging markets. We have a critical information advantage relative to other investors and operators in the emerging markets. We deliver positive impact and contribution to local communities across the emerging markets every day We are growing rapidly, fuelled by a bold and forward-looking strategy.

Our ambition

Transform the lives of more than 100+ million people by 2040 expanding access to essential services such as water, energy, food, healthcare, education and infrastructure.

Our mission

To deliver integrated, high-impact solutions that expand access to essential services combining operational execution, local presence, strategic partnerships, and sustainable capital

Four agile and interconnected business lines

Our ambition is to transform the lives of more than 100+ million people by 2040, expanding access to essential services such as water, energy, food, healthcare, education and infrastructure.

Energy security

Driving health, well-being and economic growth through the provision of reliable energy to homes and business as well as investing in the energy transition

Water security

Clean water and waste management to support households and businesses

Food security

Providing healthy and abundant food to support self-sufficiency and growing populations

Life improvement

Investment across areas dedicated to transforming economic and human development

A leading global emerging markets platform

2014

Founded in London, UK

$8bn+

Total transaction values 
since inception

25

Key markets where investment has taken place

500+

Staff in local markets

100%

Employee-owned

100m+

People with improved access to services by 2040

20k+

Jobs created across projects

1st

Energy security refinery built in Angola since independence

Our footprint

We have invested $8bn+ into more than 25 emerging markets, creating tangible impact for underinvested regions. Our teams come from and are based in the markets we serve.

Our Distinction: Transforming Capital into Impact

How we create value

Company milestones

2014
Gemcorp Group founded in the UK
2015
Long term partnership with Angola, providing essential food and medicine
2016
Dedicated Africa Fund launched for Africa's largest pension fund
2020
Gemcorp becomes 100% employee-owned and surpasses USD 1bn in AUM
2024
Offices opened in the US, Abu Dhabi & Singapore in global expansion
2025
First private transaction in Saudi Arabia, office opened in DRC; second oil refinery inaugurated in Angola
What we do

Imbono is a leading investor and provider of industrial and infrastructure services in emerging markets.

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