Pan-African digital infrastructure group WIOCC has secured new investment.
The firm this week announced a $300 million Shareholder Subscription Agreement (SSA) with Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) and Vision International Investment Company (Vision Invest).
– Africa Finance Corporation
Signed at the LEAP 2026 Global Technology exhibition in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, the investment will help accelerate the expansion of the company’s digital infrastructure across Africa.
Chris Wood, group CEO of WIOCC, said: “Africa is uniquely positioned to capitalize on the next phase of global digital growth. This investment enables WIOCC to execute its long-term growth strategy by accelerating data center deployment and consolidation, expanding the continent’s open-access terrestrial fiber footprint and investing strategically in new subsea assets, strengthening Africa’s digital infrastructure platform and enhancing connectivity between the continent and key international markets.’
