Having qualified and practiced as an attorney specializing in the fast-paced mergers and acquisitions environment, Avesh Padayachee wanted to find a way to make an impact on the daily lives of African people, participating in the growth of the African continent. After completing his MBA in the US, he saw an opportunity to start a renewable energy venture and returned to South Africa. He reached out to friends from university, former colleagues and industry experts, and launched Fibon Energy.