Africinvest

AfricInvest, established in 1994, is a Tunisia-based private equity firm and part of the Integra Group. With a team of 66 professionals across seven African offices, AfricInvest manages USD1 billion across 16 funds, supported by both local and international investors. The firm focuses on investing in high-growth sectors such as financial services, agribusiness, consumer/retail, education, and healthcare, across North Africa and Sub-Saharan Africa. Since its inception, AfricInvest has invested in 135 companies across 25 African countries, promoting the private equity industry through its involvement in associations like AVCA and MENAPEA.

Cherif Bouattour

CFO

Anis Fathallah

Senior Partner

Karim Ghedamsi

Senior Partner

Samia Ghorbel

Partner

Brahim El Jaî

Senior Partner

Khaled Ben Jennet

Partner

Faisal Jiwa

Senior Partner

Anis Kallel

Senior Partner

Hakim Khelifa

Partner

Khalil Lakhoua

Partner

George Odo

Senior Partner and Managing Director, East Africa

Skander Oueslati

Chief Investment Officer

Ziad Oueslati

Executive Founding Partner

Mohamed Sebti

Partner

Yazid Taalba

Senior Partner and Managing Directorr

Ismail Talbi

Senior Partner

Karim Trad

Co-Founder, Partner and Executive Director

Past deals in COMESA

Prime Bank

Private Equity Round in 2019
Prime Bank Limited is a financial institution based in Nairobi, Kenya, established in 1992. The bank offers a range of banking products and services, including traditional banking and online banking solutions. Its focus is on delivering comprehensive financial services to meet the diverse needs of its customers.

Vneuron

Private Equity Round in 2017
Vneuron is a software development company based in Tunis, Tunisia, founded in 2007. The company specializes in creating software solutions for various needs, including enterprise content management, operational risk management, and enterprise resource planning. Vneuron is particularly known for its Reis™ RCS platform, which offers comprehensive anti-money laundering (AML) technologies. This platform simplifies compliance with complex regulatory requirements for financial institutions by providing features such as customer due diligence, transaction monitoring, and risk classification. Reis™ RCS is designed to integrate seamlessly with both modern and legacy information systems, enabling efficient deployment of AML policies. The software has already screened over 10 million customers and processes transactions worth $5 billion annually, serving around 10,000 daily users. Through its innovative solutions, Vneuron aims to streamline compliance processes and enhance operational efficiency in the financial sector.

Silafrica

Venture Round in 2016
Silafrica Plastics and Packaging International Limited is a manufacturer and supplier of plastic and packaging solutions based in Nairobi, Kenya. Established in 1963, the company produces a diverse range of products, including containers, rigid consumer packaging, water tanks, beverage crates, and pallets. Silafrica caters to various sectors, such as food and beverage, cosmetics, healthcare, chemicals, and construction. By focusing on innovation in product design and investing in advanced manufacturing technology, Silafrica aims to provide effective plastic solutions that address real-world challenges faced by its customers.

One Tech Group

Venture Round in 2016
One Tech Group, established in 1978 and headquartered in Tunis, Tunisia, specializes in the manufacturing of printed circuits, electrical and mechanical assemblies, connectors, wiring, and plastic injection. The company operates primarily in three sectors: cabling for energy, telecommunications, and automotive industries; mechatronics, which includes the production of printed circuit boards and related assemblies; and the distribution and implementation of ICT services. With a strong focus on technological innovation, One Tech Group serves a diverse range of clients by providing high-quality manufacturing solutions and services.

EFC Uganda

Venture Round in 2015
Entrepreneurs Financial Centre (EFC) Uganda is a microfinance institution established in June 2012, focusing on providing specialized loans to support the growth of local wealth. The organization offers microloans at competitive interest rates to micro and small-size entrepreneurs (MSEs), facilitating increased economic activity. In addition to loans, EFC Uganda provides various savings account options, including regular, premium, and term deposit accounts, enabling clients to create value and enhance their financial stability. Through its services, EFC Uganda aims to empower entrepreneurs and contribute to the overall economic development of the region.

Maille Club

Venture Round in 2013
Maille Club, founded in 1976, specializes in the manufacturing of knit clothing and textiles, primarily serving customers in Tunisia and Algeria. The company is engaged in the design, embroidery, cutting, and tailoring of garments, offering a diverse range of products that cater to both mass market and luxury brands. Maille Club operates a network of mono and multi-brand retail shops, ensuring the effective distribution of its industrial textiles and apparel.

Servicom

Private Equity Round in 2013
Servicom S.A. is a Tunisia-based company that specializes in infrastructure-related services and operates in several key sectors, including telecommunications, construction, air conditioning, heating, and elevator distribution. Founded in 2003 and headquartered in Ariana, Tunisia, the company engages in both private and public construction projects, focusing on water management, energy, and environmental construction. In addition to construction services, Servicom provides a range of telecommunications products, including smartphones and tablets for both business and consumer markets. The company also offers heating and air conditioning equipment, along with comprehensive after-sales services. Its elevator division is dedicated to the marketing, installation, and maintenance of various types of lifts, escalators, and freight elevators, ensuring optimal customer support and efficient operation of its products.

Tejra

Venture Round in 2012
Tejra, established in 2012 in Tunisia, specializes in the production and distribution of terracotta construction materials, particularly bricks. Recognized as a major player in the Tunisian market, Tejra is known for the quality, originality, and innovation of its products. The company benefits from its extensive knowledge of terracotta and the abundant reserves of its quarries, allowing it to enhance its production tools and manufacturing processes. Quality assurance is a fundamental aspect of Tejra's operations, involving rigorous testing and adherence to industry standards at every stage, from clay selection to packaging and delivery. Tejra's product range includes various hollow clay bricks and ceramic products in different sizes, colors, and finishes, catering to diverse construction needs. By prioritizing reliability and certified quality, Tejra has established itself as a trusted supplier in the construction industry.

Polymères SA

Venture Round in 2011
POLYMERES SA is an industrial unit for the extrusion of plastic raw materials for injection, mainly for the electrical, electronic and automotive sectors. It is the only producer of plastic granulates in Tunisia and one of the pioneers of this activity in the Maghreb. POLYMERES SA is in the process of successfully transferring a technology to Africa, long considered the preserve of the West. Its technical team of engineers and senior technicians has been trained for months at a German partner; One of the biggest European compounders. The company POLYMERES SA aims to become a major player in the plastics industry in the Maghreb, offering a product of quality equal to that of the European product, at a lower cost and a proximity to the Maghreb plastrers and European operators who settle in the Maghreb . It capitalizes on the emergence of Tunisia as an important subcontracting platform for OEMs of injected or extruded products.

Africinvest

Venture Round in 2011
AfricInvest, established in 1994, is a Tunisia-based private equity firm and part of the Integra Group. With a team of 66 professionals across seven African offices, AfricInvest manages USD1 billion across 16 funds, supported by both local and international investors. The firm focuses on investing in high-growth sectors such as financial services, agribusiness, consumer/retail, education, and healthcare, across North Africa and Sub-Saharan Africa. Since its inception, AfricInvest has invested in 135 companies across 25 African countries, promoting the private equity industry through its involvement in associations like AVCA and MENAPEA.

Family Bank

Private Equity Round in 2010
Family Bank is a commercial bank based in Kenya, operating since May 2007 and regulated by the Central Bank of Kenya. With a growing customer base exceeding 1.7 million, it has established a network of 93 branches across the country. The bank primarily focuses on providing financial services to underserved segments of the market, including small-scale farmers, salaried employees, micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises, as well as youth and women. Additionally, it serves larger corporate clients to enhance its deposit base. Family Bank is noted for being the first in Kenya to implement paperless banking through smart card technology, reflecting its commitment to innovation in financial services.

Omniacom

Venture Round in 2008
Omniacom SA is a telecommunications company based in Ariana, Tunisia, that offers a range of solutions and services to operators and service providers across Africa and the Middle East. Founded in 1999, Omniacom specializes in mobile gateways, modems, mobile routers, and wireless access networks, including microwave, hotspot WiFi, and LAN access points. The company also provides essential infrastructure, civil engineering, and facilities for site installation and integration, as well as radio network optimization and maintenance services. Recently, Omniacom has diversified its offerings by expanding into IT, web services, and multimedia, supported by a team of experienced engineers. This strategic move aims to enhance its service portfolio and better address the evolving needs of its clients.

Cotugrain

Venture Round in 2007
Cotugrain S.a.r.l. is a Tunisian company specializing in the production and marketing of various types of seeds, including vegetable, forage, legumes, cereals, industrial, and open pollinated seeds. Established in 1985 and based in Tunis, the company also provides a wide range of agricultural products and services. These include fertilizers, pesticides, no-till and system machinery, as well as other agricultural materials. Furthermore, Cotugrain offers lawn fertilizers, substrates and peat moss, flower seeds and bulbs, along with agro-diagnostics and laboratory equipment, catering to the diverse needs of the agricultural sector in Tunisia.

Hydrolsol Fondations

Venture Round in 2006
Hydrolsol Fondations is a company specialized in geological surveys and specialized foundations. The main clients of the company are international firms that have won large infrastructure contracts in Tunisia and North Africa. It also provides services for the infrastructures and agriculture ministries, as well as for consulting firms.

Traveltodo

Venture Round in 2006
Traveltodo is an online travel agency based in Tunisia, dedicated to meeting the travel needs of Tunisians. Operating through its website, Traveltodo provides a comprehensive selection of offerings from approximately 800 local tourism providers, including hotels, restaurants, car rental services, and thalassotherapy centers. In addition to local options, the platform also facilitates bookings for destinations in Morocco and beyond. The agency features an e-commerce platform that enables automated management of business trip budgets and real-time budget calculations, allowing users to book and pay for flights and other travel services directly online. As a public brand of Splendid Tour, a licensed Tunisian travel agency, Traveltodo is approved by the National Tourist Board, ensuring compliance with local regulations and standards in the tourism sector.

Nouvelair

Venture Round in 2001
Nouvelair is a leading airline charter company in Africa, primarily serving flights to European destinations. With an average fleet of 15 aircraft, the company has recently expanded its operations into Egypt through the acquisition of a charter airline, Coral Blue. Nouvelair focuses on providing air travel for tourists, business travelers, students, and families, ensuring safety, comfort, and efficiency. The airline holds the highest certification for safety and operations, and it has diversified its services to include aircraft assistance, maintenance, and training through dedicated affiliates.
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