Driving Sustainable Innovation Across Continents
Who We Are
Founded in 2012 in Madrid, Spain, ZAEL Group International is a global investment and industrial group operating across Europe and Africa, with an expanding presence in Asia and the Americas. Through our network of affiliated companies and strategic subsidiaries, we lead ambitious ventures in natural resources, renewable energy, strategic mining, agro-industry, infrastructure, defense technologies, and digital transformation.
Headquartered in the Torre Europa Financial District of Madrid, and supported by a team of over 120 professionals across 9 countries, ZAEL Group International is committed to reshaping economies by building resilient, high-impact, and future-ready industries.
What We Do
🔋 Renewable Energy & Energy Transition
We are pioneering the development of large-scale photovoltaic parks across Central Africa, including a landmark $2 billion solar mega-project with a projected output of 2,000 megawatts and the creation of 6,000 stable jobs. Our projects accelerate the transition to clean energy while driving regional economic growth.
🌍 Strategic & Sustainable Mining
We specialize in the ethical extraction and traceable transformation of strategic minerals and rare earths such as tin, tantalum, and tungsten. Our operations comply with international sustainability standards and power the global tech and energy industries.
🌾 Agro-Industrial Development
ZAEL integrates large-scale sustainable agriculture into its development vision, promoting food security, agro-export, and job creation through responsible land use and value-chain integration.
🛡️ Defense & Security Technologies
We invest in the design and industrial production of advanced security and defense solutions, including surveillance systems, protective gear, and digital infrastructure to support national and continental security strategies.
💻 Digital Infrastructure
We are building a future of data-driven sovereignty through the creation of regional data centers, cloud infrastructure, and critical digital assets to support industrial and governmental digital transformation.
Our Vision
To be a catalyst for inclusive, scalable, and sustainable development through strategic investment, technological innovation, and deep regional partnerships.
Our Values
- Sustainability: At the core of every project we build.
- Ethical Growth: Transparency, traceability, and responsibility.
- Innovation: Investing in cutting-edge solutions with global relevance.
- Impact: Creating measurable socio-economic value across all sectors.
- Partnership: Long-term alliances for collective success.
Meet the Founder
Gabriel Zagabe, a visionary entrepreneur of Congolese origin, launched ZAEL Group International amidst the global financial crisis. His expertise in high finance, international banking, and African markets laid the foundation for a bold, transcontinental group committed to transforming natural wealth into lasting impact.
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