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 Francophone Africa

Lapaire

Venture Round in 2024
Lapaire Glasses Kenya Ltd. is a manufacturer and seller of eyeglasses, including prescription glasses and sunglasses, founded in 2018 and headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya. The company aims to improve access to affordable eyewear for the lower and middle-income populations in Africa, specifically targeting the 550 million people who need eyeglasses but face barriers to obtaining them. Lapaire offers free vision tests through mobile clinics and an online platform, along with 24/7 chat support, free delivery, and flexible payment options. Its services extend to customers in several African countries, including Uganda, Ivory Coast, Burkina Faso, and Mali. By leveraging innovative technology, Lapaire is committed to enhancing eye health and vision for its clients.

Africa Healthcare Network

Debt Financing in 2023
Africa Healthcare Network (AHN) has pioneered the first dialysis chain in Sub-Saharan Africa, aimed at delivering affordable, high-quality dialysis services for patients suffering from Acute Kidney Injury and End-Stage Renal Disease. In a region where existing facilities are limited and often charge exorbitant fees, AHN addresses the critical shortage of accessible dialysis care. The organization leverages its technical expertise and practical experience to establish well-equipped centers, while also focusing on training healthcare professionals to enhance service delivery. As Chronic Kidney Disease and related health issues rise due to urbanization and lifestyle changes, AHN's model prioritizes operational efficiency and cost-effective sourcing of medical supplies, thereby reducing treatment costs for patients. Operating in Rwanda, Tanzania, and Kenya, AHN is committed to increasing access to life-saving dialysis care, ultimately improving patient outcomes while ensuring financial sustainability.

Africa Healthcare Network

Venture Round in 2023
Africa Healthcare Network (AHN) has pioneered the first dialysis chain in Sub-Saharan Africa, aimed at delivering affordable, high-quality dialysis services for patients suffering from Acute Kidney Injury and End-Stage Renal Disease. In a region where existing facilities are limited and often charge exorbitant fees, AHN addresses the critical shortage of accessible dialysis care. The organization leverages its technical expertise and practical experience to establish well-equipped centers, while also focusing on training healthcare professionals to enhance service delivery. As Chronic Kidney Disease and related health issues rise due to urbanization and lifestyle changes, AHN's model prioritizes operational efficiency and cost-effective sourcing of medical supplies, thereby reducing treatment costs for patients. Operating in Rwanda, Tanzania, and Kenya, AHN is committed to increasing access to life-saving dialysis care, ultimately improving patient outcomes while ensuring financial sustainability.

Mara Ison Technologies

Private Equity Round in 2023
Mara Ison Technologies is a pan-African IT services company headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya, with operations in 23 African countries, Dubai, and India. The company specializes in providing end-to-end IT services and solutions across various sectors, including telecommunications, banking, financial services, government, oil and gas, and hospitality. Its core offerings encompass consulting and systems integration, managed services, and strategic outsourcing. By leveraging its deep domain expertise and established methodologies, Mara Ison Technologies delivers comprehensive support to blue-chip companies, ensuring efficient IT service management and infrastructure solutions. With regional hubs in Nigeria, the Democratic Republic of Congo, and Kenya, the company is well-positioned to meet the diverse needs of its clients across the continent.

Britam Holdings

Post in 2017
Britam Holdings Plc is a diversified financial services group based in Nairobi, Kenya, with operations extending across Eastern and Southern Africa, including countries like Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda, South Sudan, Malawi, and Mozambique. The company is structured into five main segments: Long Term Insurance, Short Term Insurance, Asset Management, Property, and Corporate and Other. Britam provides a comprehensive array of financial products, including life, health, and general insurance, as well as pension plans, unit-linked products, and investment planning services. It also engages in property development, offering services related to the purchase, sale, and rental of real estate. Additionally, Britam manages discretionary and segregated investment portfolios and unit trust funds, serving both individual and corporate clients through various distribution channels. Founded in 1920, Britam remains a key player in the financial landscape of the region.

Azalaï Hotels

Venture Round in 2017
Azalaï Hotels Group is the first hotel chain in West Africa and a regional leader in the hospitality sector, boasting over 20 years of experience. Headquartered in Mali, the group has established a strong presence with hotels in key cities including Bamako, Ouagadougou, Cotonou, Bissau, Nouakchott, and Abidjan. Azalaï Hotels focuses on enhancing customer satisfaction through continuous improvements in service quality, which includes meticulous renovations of its properties and effective management of its growing portfolio. The chain is recognized for its warm hospitality and high-quality service, which are delivered by a dedicated workforce that generates over 4,000 direct and indirect jobs across the region. Azalaï Hotels offers modern, fully equipped accommodations and a range of luxury services to ensure guest comfort and safety.

Crédit Communautaire d’Afrique

Venture Round in 2016
CCA is the largest microfinance institution in Cameroon. The company collects deposits and provides loans to its 420,000 clients representing micro-small-medium enterprises and entrepreneurs (MSMEs) and salaried people. It has a retail network of 42 branches covering the whole country which makes it the larger financial institution in Cameroon in terms of the number of branches and geographic coverage. Further to the AfricInvest investment, the company is being transformed into a universal bank.

Bridge Bank Group

Venture Round in 2014
Bridge Group West Africa is a holding company which has a majority equity share in Bride Bank Cote d'Ivoire, an Ivorian universal bank and a minority significant equity stake in a bank in Senegal.

UAP Group

Venture Round in 2012
UAP Group is a pan-African financial services group with interests in insurance, investment management, property development and investments, securities brokerage and financial advisory. The history of the Group can be traced back by over 90 years while recent expansion and growth in the East African market have made UAP one of the key players in the financial services sector in the region. Currently, the group has businesses operating in Kenya, Uganda, South Sudan, Rwanda, DRC and Tanzania.
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