Structured and Advised on over $300 million in infrastructure projects across multiple sectors
Our sectors
Multifaceted and competent
Transportation
By investing in sustainable freight networks, modern signaling, port integration, and advanced equipment, VAOB is driving a new era of sustainable mobility in Africa. Through streamlining freight logistics, we are shifting cargo from trucks to energy-efficient rail to cut costs, ease congestion, and lower emissions.
Renewable Energy
VAOB delivers renewable energy solutions through C&I solar, battery storage, biomass and LPG distribution, supporting Africa’s transition to a more resilient energy future. We finance, design, and develop solar, biomass and LPG solutions that provide our commercial partners with clean, reliable and affordable power.
Ports and Logistics
Our ports and logistics business supplies and operates essential equipment that keeps port and industrial supply chains moving efficiently. We supply high-quality machinery—such as handling, lifting, rail connectivity, and coastal barge systems—and manage the full operational lifecycle to ensure our partners’ capacity to expand, improve efficiency, and scale sustainably.
Real Estate
In response to Africa’s growing demand for modern, accessible spaces, VAOB is developing and managing sustainable real-estate projects that are designed to elevate everyday living. Our current pipeline includes a eco spa hotel and an affordable hostel project in Ghana, promoting community development across the region.
Our history
Transformative Growth Since 2018
We are incredibly proud of our journey and our unique transformation in just six years. What began as a vision to unlock Africa’s infrastructure potential has evolved into a leading EPC and infrastructure financing firm with partnerships across the continent.
2018
Foundation & Vision
VAOB Infrastructure Group was founded with a mission to unlock Africa’s infrastructure potential by connecting African infrastructure projects with global capital.
2019
Impact Consulting
Vaob consulted on multiple development projects —including a £17 million UK-funded JET programme on behalf of Palladium UK, a $35 million contract awarded to Aqua Africa to provide water filtration systems to 25 rural communities in Ghana and a £43 million contract awarded to Mabey Bridges for the construction of 89 emergency bridges in Ghana.
2020
EPC Initiative Launch
Transitioned from an advisory-only firm into EPC project execution and secured a strategic partnership with Portuguese construction firm Casais to execute Ghana’s Agenda 111 hospital construction project.
2021
Major Contracts Secured
Signed our first EPC contract (Agenda 111) to build two district hospitals for the Government of Ghana. Also signed a rolling stock supply contract to deliver 2 standard gauge diesel multiple units for the Tema- Mpakadan railway line.
2023
Facilities Management Partnership
Executed a strategic partnership agreement with a UK facilities management firm with plans to develop an FM business in the UK.
2024
First National Project Delivered
Successfully financed and delivered two DMU trains to the Government of Ghana.
2025
Launched Port Operations in Ghana
Secured our operational permit to supply and operate equipment at the port of Tema. Our plan is to bring energy-efficient port equipment to Ghana to enhance port operations.
2025
Regional Expansion
Expanding port and freight logistics along Ghana’s Volta Corridor to strengthen national trade flows and enhance our regional impact.
Our path
Mission & Vision
Our Mission
Empowering African governments to deliver transformative infrastructure projects by connecting them with global capital markets and EPC solutions.
Our Vision
A future where African nations have the infrastructure they need to thrive.
ABOUT VAOB
Our Story
Our journey began with a vision to overcome one of the continent’s most pressing challenges—securing funding for critical infrastructure projects that drive economic growth and transform lives.
While serving as the founding Chief Executive Officer of the UK-Ghana Chamber of Commerce, our founder, Tony Burkson discovered a recurring issue: many infrastructure projects stalled due to financing constraints and difficulties structuring bankable deals that could attract global capital.
Recognizing this gap, Tony Burkson established VAOB Infrastructure Group to bridge the divide between Africa’s infrastructure needs and the global investment community. By leveraging extensive industry expertise and a strong network of financial institutions, export credit agencies, and development banks, VAOB ensures that transformative infrastructure projects attract and secure long-term investment.
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