Acacia Impact Partners Appoints Veblen Advisory Board to Launch African Infrastructure Fund
Acacia Impact Partners (AIP), a start-up infrastructure development fund focused on funding the project preparation phase across Africa, has announced the appointment of its inaugural Advisory Board. Selected from the Veblen Director Programme, the board brings expertise in capital markets, corporate finance, governance, enterprise execution, and growth strategy.
Singapore, 8th Apr 2026 – Acacia Impact Partners (AIP), a start-up infrastructure development fund focused on funding the project preparation phase across Africa, has announced the appointment of its inaugural Advisory Board. Selected from the Veblen Director Programme, the board brings expertise in capital markets, corporate finance, governance, enterprise execution, and growth strategy. The appointments support AIP’s plan to crowd in new private capital into African infrastructure by capitalising AIP Fund 1 through an international corporate Impact Bond, with the fund targeting $100 million to invest in pre-feasibility and early development stages. AIP aims to exit investments at Financial Close or sale to later-stage investors, helping unlock bankable infrastructure across energy, water, transport, telecoms, and housing.
“Funding is not the real constraint, confidence is,” said Zander Van Der Walt, Founder of Acacia Impact Partners. “AIP is designed to take on the early-stage development risk that prevents good projects from reaching bankability, and to do it with clear governance and disciplined capital allocation. With this Advisory Board in place, we are focused on building the fund structure, securing catalytic growth funding, and preparing a pipeline of infrastructure opportunities that can translate into measurable outcomes for communities and investors alike.”
Appointed Advisory Board Members
Mark Charles – Chair of the Board, an independent advisor, investor, and board member with nearly 20 years of experience in capital markets, alternative investments, and strategic growth. Mark brings expertise in capital formation, deal structuring, and governance to support AIP as it establishes Fund 1 and executes an investable, repeatable development-to-close model.
“Acacia Impact Partners is tackling a critical gap in infrastructure development, and I’m pleased to support the team in building the clarity, discipline, and governance needed at this stage of their journey,” said Mark Charles, Chair of the Board at Acacia Impact Partners.
Richard Okon – Board Advisor, a seasoned executive with over 25 years of experience in strategic financial management and operational oversight across banking and finance. Richard brings strength in capital raising, due diligence, portfolio discipline, and performance reporting to help AIP turn high-potential projects into institutional-grade opportunities.
“AIP is filling a vital gap in African infrastructure. I look forward to providing the financial and operational support needed to help convert strong opportunities into investment-ready projects,” said Richard Okon, Board Advisor at Acacia Impact Partners.
Iain Findlay – Board Advisor, bringing experience across risk, governance, assurance, resilience, and programme oversight. Iain provides structured guidance to strengthen risk frameworks, stakeholder confidence, and delivery discipline across AIP’s pipeline.
“Acacia Impact Partners is leveraging knowledge, capability, and competence to bring employment, investment, and a better future to the communities it serves,” said Iain Findlay, Board Advisor at Acacia Impact Partners.
Hilda Dimasi – Board Advisor, an enterprise sales and ecosystem leader with over two decades of experience building high-performing teams and partner organisations across APAC, Japan, and the Middle East. Hilda brings expertise in go-to-market execution, stakeholder engagement, and partnership strategy to support AIP’s ability to build momentum and institutional credibility.
“Scaling infrastructure impact requires more than capital. It requires trusted relationships, strong partnerships, and clear execution. I look forward to supporting AIP as it builds a credible platform that attracts long-term capital and delivers outcomes,” said Hilda Dimasi, Board Advisor at Acacia Impact Partners.
Tibor Dudjik – Board Advisor, a technical COO and non-executive director focused on scaling founder-led organisations through operational rigour, digital transformation, and value creation. Tibor brings experience bridging technical execution and commercial outcomes, supporting AIP as it builds repeatable systems to assess, fund, and progress projects efficiently.
“AIP’s ambition will succeed through disciplined execution. My focus is helping the team build scalable operating systems so capital is deployed quickly, risks are visible early, and projects progress with real momentum towards Financial Close,” said Tibor Dudjik, Board Advisor at Acacia Impact Partners.
About Acacia Impact Partners
Acacia Impact Partners (AIP) is a start-up infrastructure development fund designed to finance the development and project preparation phase for infrastructure projects across Africa. AIP is being structured to crowd in new private capital into projects that are socially beneficial but often perceived as high risk at early stages. The fund’s strategy is to invest in projects with solid pre-feasibility and a clear path to commercialisation, then exit at Financial Close or sale to later-stage investors. By providing catalytic early-stage capital and disciplined governance, AIP aims to help unlock bankable infrastructure across sectors including power, water, transport, telecoms, ports, and housing.
About the Veblen Director Programme
The Veblen Director Programme empowers executives and professionals with the skills and knowledge to excel in board and advisory roles. Through training, education, and a global network of skilled board members, Veblen supports organisations in navigating complex challenges, driving sustainable growth, and building impactful leadership teams.
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