iLima Digital Foundary and MBK Holding join forces

iLima Digital Foundary (iLima), a leader in AI technology solutions for the building industry, has announced a strategic collaboration with MBK Holding (MBK) to accelerate the delivery of the iLima Affordable Housing and Smart Village AI Platform (ACIP).
This initiative aims to fast-track the development and market introduction of sustainable, cost-effective housing and smart village solutions in Africa and beyond. Leveraging MBK’s global advisory expertise and funding network the collaboration focuses on addressing one of the most pressing infrastructure challenges of our time – access to affordable and quality housing.

About the iLima Affordable Housing AI Platform (ACIP)
The ACIP platform is designed to revolutionise the housing sector by using cutting-edge artificial intelligence to:

  • Accelerate the delivery of sustainable and cost-effective housing
  • Support digital twins, social twins and financial twins to unlock latent capacity
  • Fix delays in housing development rather than the construction itself
  • Ensure solutions are tailored to diverse community needs across Africa and globally
iLima starts its mission in South Africa where it has a deep understanding of local housing challenges before expanding across the continent and the world.

About MBK Holding

MBK Holding is a global advisory and investment firm that builds long-term strategic partnerships with companies worldwide. Their mission is to ensure continuous and lasting success for entrepreneurs while facilitating growth, innovation and high returns.

Core focus areas

  • Digital technology
  • Natural resources
  • High-tech industries

Key strengths

  • Access to top entrepreneurial talent globally
  • Development of strong management teams
  • Building substantial market-leading enterprises
  • Experienced professionals and industry experts across multiple sectors
MBK Holding’s international reach and sector expertise make it a strong partner for transformative projects that deliver sustainable impact and economic growth.

Shared Vision for the Future

By combining iLima’s AI-powered housing innovation with MBK’s global investment capabilities the partnership aims to set a new benchmark in the affordable housing sector. This collaboration seeks to provide millions with better living conditions while treating housing as a solvable infrastructure challenge rather than an unsolvable social problem.