Funds will be used to accelerate the development, adoption and commercialisation of mass timber in Africa, having already completed projects in Tanzania, Rwanda and Namibia, as well as across South Africa. It will also enable the expansion of the group’s prefabricated, modular building range, for use in education, primary healthcare, commercial and hospitality projects.

Construction incorporating mass timber is an excellent alternative to traditional building materials and provides a locally sourced solution to Africa’s pressing shortage of building space. By utilising sustainably sourced timber, the Sustainabuild Group seeks to address the pressing environmental challenges facing the construction industry, including carbon emissions and resource depletion.

“We are thrilled to announce the successful completion of our seed funding round,” says Anthony Lewis, founder and CEO of Sustainabuild. “This investment validates the potential of our technology and supports our mission to enable sustainable building practices in Africa.”

Ole Sand, CAP’s Managing Partner, states, ”CAP sees the development of cross-laminated timber as an important element of taking advantage of lumber’s inherent qualities to provide climate positive impact in the construction sector. We are excited to be part of supporting this business,and bring our sector knowledge to continue its growth and expansion into the future.”

Marcus van der Hoven, MD of the group’s mass timber division, adds, “This funding represents an opportunity for us to prove the impact that engineered timber can have on the built environment.“