Imbono launches to bring capital, capability, and scale to emerging markets

Imbono has launched as a new global investor-operator platform focused on delivering strategic projects and essential services across emerging markets. The platform consolidates Gemcorp ICS and Gemcorp Angola, bringing its operations, trading and services businesses together under one integrated structure. 

Headquartered in the United Arab Emirates, Imbono will operate through regional hubs across emerging markets. The platform is designed to build, operate and maintain national strategic assets while sourcing essential goods and services that support communities and economic development. Imbono’s long-term ambition is to reach more than 100 million people by 2040.

In partnership with Gemcorp Capital, Imbono combines global capital with deep operational expertise, offering a fully integrated model that spans financing, execution and long-term operations. This approach ensures projects are not only funded, but delivered and sustainably managed. Over the past decade, the Group has invested more than US$9 billion across 25 countries, establishing a strong track record in complex and high-impact projects. 

Marcus Weyll, CEO of Imbono (pictured above), said the launch marks a pivotal moment. “We’re building on the past decade, to extend our impact across emerging markets, bringing together global capital and expertise. Our commitment to project completion and long-term sustainability remains a priority”. He continued, “we will maintain our hands-on approach to operations, operating a permanent on-the-ground presence wherever we work. We are a global operator with a local presence.”

Imbono will prioritise food, energy and water security, alongside social infrastructure and essential services that form the foundations for sustainable growth and prosperity. 

Atanas Bostandjiev, Founder and CEO of Gemcorp, highlighted the platform’s execution-focused approach. “Projects such as the Cabinda Oil Refinery or the Cunene drought management programme in Angola, show how direct ownership, local partnerships, hands-on supervision, and disciplined management ensure delivery and performance. Imbono will take this approach and scale it significantly for the benefit of millions of people across the globe”, he said. 

Imbono builds on this legacy, positioning itself as a long-term partner committed to delivering essential infrastructure and services across emerging markets. 

World Governments Summit 

The launch of Imbono coincides with the World Governments Summit, which brings together governments, international organisations, thought leaders and private sector leaders from around the world to strengthen international cooperation and explore new solutions to future challenges.  

As part of this, Weyll will host a Roundtable titled The Future of Investments, which will explore how global investment is evolving amid technological advances, new sustainability goals, and shifting geopolitical dynamics. The session brings together government officials, CEOs, policymakers, and financiers to examine how AI-driven tools, cross-border capital flows, and inclusive financing are reshaping investment. Discussions will focus on collaboration to build resilient ecosystems that attract capital, drive innovation, and promote shared prosperity. 

Tom Hughes (Chief of Communications, Imbono) talks to Marcus Weyll (CEO, Imbono) about the launch of the new platform.