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ONE AFRICA INVESTMENT FUND(1AIF)


WHAT IS ONE AFRICA INVESTMENT FUND
The ONE AFRICA INVESTMENT FUND (1AIF) is a transformative platform and investment vehicle based in Burundi, founded by Fablice Dieudonné Manirakiza. It is a collective investment scheme: CIS (Organisme de Placement Collectif: OPC) combining funds from numerous investors sharing similar investment goals; such as investing in BUJA CITY PLAZA reconstruction of Bujumbura formal central market which is currently in development. This approach allows them to access the market with guidance from the fund manager.
ONE AFRICA INVESTMENT FUND is structured to promote economic growth in Burundi and Africa in general. It is quickly becoming a Pan African fund to facilitate investments in high-impact projects. It aims to democratize investment opportunities, allowing both local Burundians and the African diaspora to participate in funding projects that target key sectors like infrastructure, agriculture, energy, and technology.
Key Aspects of the One Africa Investment Fund:
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Goal: To unlock long-term, profitable investments through infrastructure development.
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Flagship Project: Development of the BUJA CITY PLAZA as a catalytic project.
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Investment Structure: The fund encourages both local and diaspora investments as well as foreign investors (FDI).
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Partnerships: The fund has collaborated with AFRICAN DREAM ASSETS (ADA) as Asset Management Company.
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Duration: The projects, specifically the Buja City Plaza, are described as long-term developments.
ONE AFRICA INVESTMENT FUND officially launch its second campaign of fund-raising (Second Initial Public Offering; IPO) on the 28th July 2026.
A Unit or share's value increase from 103,000 BIF to 111,000 BIF and from $103 USD to $111 USD, It is driven by an 8% issue premium (prime d'émission) that provides a capital gain to investors from the first campaign using funds or participation from the second campaign.
Value Breakdown
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Initial Value: 103,000 BIF / $103 USD
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New Value: 111,000 BIF / $111 USD
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Gain Mechanism: An 8% issue premium (prime d'émission) adds direct financial upside for early investors in the initial campaign phase
The second fundraising campaign will run for a maximum of three months, beginning on 28th July 2028
All the vital information for investors interested to invest ONE AFRICA INVESTMENT FUND: Download the PROSPECTUS booklet available in ENGLISH and FRENCH (What is prospectus: A prospectus is a formal legal and disclosure document that provides potential investors, buyers, or participants with detailed information about an investment offering, new business, or organization)
ONE AFRICA INVESTMENT FUND
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ABOUT ONE AFRICA INVESTMENT FUND
The ONE AFRICA INVESTMENT FUND (1AIF) is a transformative platform and investment vehicle based in Burundi, founded by Fablice Dieudonné Manirakiza. It is a collective investment scheme combining funds from numerous investors sharing similar investment goals; such as investing in BUJA CITY PLAZA reconstruction of Bujumbura formal central market which is currently in development. This approach allows them to access the market with guidance from the fund manager.
We are designed and structured to promote economic growth in Burundi and the wider East African region by facilitating investments in high-impact projects. It aims to democratize investment opportunities, allowing both local Burundians and the diaspora to participate in funding projects that target key sectors like infrastructure, agriculture, energy, and technology.
The fund is structured to ensure secure and transparent investments, partnering with the Bank of the Republic of Burundi, the Capital Markets Regulatory Authority, and the Burundi Stock Exchange.
The One Africa Investment Fund is our flagship fund that targets everyone from normal individuals, to organizations, NGOs, religious and saving groups. It is structured to provide low risk returns with the flexibility of investing.
The fund is an income fund that pools investors contributions together and invests them. In portfolio of diversified fixed income assets to deliver a rate of return higher than the prevailing cash deposit rate.
The was created in a specific economic and social context in Burundi. Aimed at stimulating economic development and attracting investments in the region, this investment fund has been launched to meet several challenges that the country faces, including the need to diversify the economy, create jobs, and support big and medium-sized businesses.
One Africa investment fund is based on its philosophy of Safety, Liquidity and Return, and it aims at the specific objectives below:
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To encourage and pool savings of the high- middle- and low-income groups;
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To provide a convenient investment vehicle especially for burundians both – retail and institutional investors;
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To provide for capital appreciation and income from a portfolio of equities and debt securities.
Unequal economic growth
Africa in general and Burundi in particular have experienced significant economic growth in recent decades, but this growth has been uneven. Many countries remain faced with high poverty rates, limited access to basic services, and insufficient infrastructure. The fund aims to channel investments to key sectors to stimulate economic development and reduce inequalities.
Need for investments in infrastructure
Infrastructure in Africa, especially in the fields of transport, energy, and information technology, requires massive investments. ONE AFRICA INVESTMENT FUND has been designed to attract private and public capital in order to finance essential infrastructure projects that can catalyse the economic growth of Burundi.


Entrepreneurial dynamism
Africa is the cradle of a new generation of innovative entrepreneurs and start-ups. The fund seeks to support these initiatives by providing financial resources and strategic support, thus promoting the emergence of a dynamic entrepreneurial ecosystem.
Public-private partnerships
The creation of the fund is also part of a desire to strengthen partnerships between the public and private sectors. By mobilizing resources from various players, the fund aims to create synergies that can maximize the impact of investments in socio-economic development.


Response to global challenges
Faced with global challenges such as climate change
and health crises, ONE AFRICA INVESTMENT FUND is positioning itself as a key player to finance sustainable and resilient projects, thus contributing to the achievement of sustainable development objectives.
In short, the ONE AFRICA INVESTMENT FUND was created to meet crucial socio-economic issues in Africa and Burundi, aimed at stimulating growth, reducing inequality, and promoting sustainable development through strategic investments.

