ARISE IIP welcomes Vision Invest as a new shareholder !
ARISE Integrated Industrial Platforms (ARISE IIP), a leading pan-African developer and operator of integrated industrial zones, announces the completion of a USD 700 million capital raise and the entry of Vision Invest as a new strategic shareholder.
Based in Riyadh, Vision Invest is an international holding company renowned for its expertise in public-private partnerships. Its integration alongside the Fund for Export Development in Africa (FEDA), the impact investment subsidiary of the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank), the Africa Finance Corporation (AFC), and Equitane marks a strategic milestone to accelerate the development of sustainable, inclusive, and resilient industrial ecosystems across Africa.
Glo-Djigbé Industrial Zone (GDIZ), developed by ARISE IIP in partnership with the Republic of Benin, is a flagship illustration of this shared vision.
Mr. Gagan Gupta, Founder and CEO of ARISE IIP:
“ARISE has always believed in Africa’s potential. This capital raise, supported by Vision Invest and our institutional shareholders, strengthens our ability to build competitive and sustainable industrial ecosystems that drive the transformation of African economies.”
GDIZ at Expo 2025 Osaka: showcasing “Made in Benin”
Expo 2025 Osaka served as an international platform where nations highlighted their economic, cultural and technological strengths. Benin, true to its commitment to strengthening its attractiveness and advancing reforms, participated with a national pavilion rich in innovation and opportunities. Glo-Djigbé Industrial Zone (GDIZ) occupied a prominent position, underlining its role as a driving force for industrialisation and local transformation.
Benin captured investors’ attention in Osaka
As part of the exhibition, Benin organised the Benin Business Forum 2025 on Thursday, August 28, 2025, in Higashi-Osaka. This strategic event aimed to position Benin as a leading destination for investment in Africa.
Addressing a distinguished audience of Japanese investors, Mr Faki ADJÉ, Deputy Managing Director of SIPI-Benin S.A., highlighted the Zone’s impact on adding value to local production and creating skilled jobs, as well as the significant opportunities available to investors in the agricultural, textile and manufacturing sectors.
“Made in Benin” impressed visitors
At the Benin Pavilion, products manufactured within GDIZ were showcased, including premium t-shirts and cashew kernels, symbols of Benin’s know-how and the growing strength of local value addition.
GDIZ recognised as a model by The Japan Times
International recognition also came through the media. The Japan Times dedicated a special feature to Benin, in which GDIZ was presented as a genuine accelerator of the country’s structural economic transformation.
The participation of GDIZ in Expo 2025 Osaka significantly enhanced Benin’s visibility on the international stage and reaffirmed its position as an attractive destination for investment and local transformation.
