What is Liquid Intelligent Technologies?
Liquid Intelligent Technologies operates as a comprehensive, one-stop technology group, serving as the backbone for digital transformation across Sub-Saharan Africa. The company integrates three primary business units—Liquid Networks, Liquid Cloud and Cyber Security, and Africa Data Centers—to provide customized digital solutions for both public and private sector enterprises. By maintaining an extensive fiber network and world-class data center facilities, the organization facilitates the seamless adoption of cloud-based business applications and robust security protocols. Its market position is defined by strategic partnerships with global technology leaders, enabling the firm to bridge the digital divide and support the growing demand for high-performance connectivity in emerging markets.
How much funding has Liquid Intelligent Technologies raised?
Liquid Intelligent Technologies has raised a total of $2.3B across 6 funding rounds:
Debt
$150M
Debt
$300M
Debt
$700M
Other Financing Round
$180M
Stock Offering
$307M
Debt
$660M
Debt (2015): $150M with participation from Barclays and Investec
Debt (2016): $300M, investors not publicly disclosed
Debt (2017): $700M, investors not publicly disclosed
Other Financing Round (2018): $180M featuring CDC
Stock Issuance/Offering (2020): $307M backed by CDC Group
Debt (2026): $660M with participation from International Finance, RMB Holdings, Standard Bank, Ninety One, The Emerging Africa Infrastructure Fund, MCB, and Nedbank Group
Key Investors in Liquid Intelligent Technologies
International Finance Corporation
A multilateral financial institution dedicated to mobilizing capital and expertise for sustainable development across emerging markets.
RMB Holdings
A leading African corporate and investment bank focused on unlocking opportunities through innovative financial solutions and asset management.
Standard Bank
A major financial services provider acting as a catalyst for growth across Africa through comprehensive banking, investment, and sustainable finance solutions.
What's next for Liquid Intelligent Technologies?
With the successful procurement of this major enterprise-level funding, Liquid Intelligent Technologies is poised to accelerate its infrastructure deployment and service diversification. The strategic focus will likely center on enhancing the resilience of its data center network and expanding its cybersecurity portfolio to meet the evolving threat landscape faced by African enterprises. As the company scales, it remains committed to fostering digital inclusion and economic growth, utilizing its strengthened balance sheet to drive innovation in cloud services and network reliability. This capital injection serves as a catalyst for the next phase of the firm's growth trajectory, ensuring it remains at the forefront of the continent's technological evolution.
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