AfricInvest

Founded in 1994, AfricInvest is a Tunisia-based private equity firm with dedicated teams focused on North Africa and Sub-Saharan Africa. It manages USD1 billion across multiple funds, supported by local and international investors. The firm has invested in over 135 companies across 25 African countries, spanning high-growth sectors such as financial services, agribusiness, consumer/retail, education, and healthcare.

Omar Bekkali

Partner

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 and Deputy Chief Investment Officer

George Odo

Senior Partner and Managing Director, East Africa

Skander Oueslati

Chief Investment Officer and Deputy Managing Director

Mohamed Sebti

Partner

Yazid Taalba

Senior Partner and Managing Directorr

Karim Trad

Co-Founder, Partner and Executive Director

Past deals in Kenya

Lapaire Glasses

Venture Round in 2024
Lapaire Glasses manufactures and sells eyewear and provides eye-care services across Africa, offering prescription eyeglasses, sunglasses and fashion eyewear with lenses and tailored testing. Using technology, it provides free vision tests and affordable eyewear to lower- and middle-income populations through online orders, mobile clinics, free delivery and flexible payment options. The company serves customers in Kenya, Uganda, Ivory Coast, Burkina Faso and Mali, with East African and West African operations headquartered in Nairobi and Abidjan respectively. Founded in 2018 in Nairobi, Lapaire aims to improve access to eye health for millions of Africans who need eyeglasses but cannot afford them.

Africa Healthcare Network

Debt Financing in 2023
Africa Healthcare Network (AHN) is a pioneering provider of dialysis services in Sub-Saharan Africa, establishing the first chain of dialysis centers in the region. The organization focuses on delivering high-quality, life-saving dialysis treatment at affordable prices, addressing the critical shortage of accessible care for patients suffering from Acute Kidney Injury (AKI) and End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD). With a commitment to improving healthcare in a region faced with limited resources and a rising prevalence of Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) due to urbanization and lifestyle diseases, AHN combines global technical expertise with practical operational experience. The organization aims to enhance the quality of care while reducing costs for patients by securing high-quality equipment, training healthcare professionals, and optimizing operational efficiency. Operating in Rwanda, Tanzania, and Kenya, AHN seeks to increase patient access to essential dialysis services, fostering better health outcomes and providing a sustainable business model.

Africa Healthcare Network

Venture Round in 2023
Africa Healthcare Network (AHN) is a pioneering provider of dialysis services in Sub-Saharan Africa, establishing the first chain of dialysis centers in the region. The organization focuses on delivering high-quality, life-saving dialysis treatment at affordable prices, addressing the critical shortage of accessible care for patients suffering from Acute Kidney Injury (AKI) and End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD). With a commitment to improving healthcare in a region faced with limited resources and a rising prevalence of Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) due to urbanization and lifestyle diseases, AHN combines global technical expertise with practical operational experience. The organization aims to enhance the quality of care while reducing costs for patients by securing high-quality equipment, training healthcare professionals, and optimizing operational efficiency. Operating in Rwanda, Tanzania, and Kenya, AHN seeks to increase patient access to essential dialysis services, fostering better health outcomes and providing a sustainable business model.

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.

Prime Bank

Private Equity Round in 2019
Prime Bank Limited is a financial institution based in Nairobi, Kenya, incorporated in 1992. The bank offers a range of banking products and services, including online banking and various financial services tailored to meet the needs of its customers. With a commitment to providing accessible and efficient banking solutions, Prime Bank serves both individual and corporate clients, focusing on enhancing the overall banking experience through innovative offerings.

Britam Holdings

Post in 2017
Britam Holdings operates as a diversified financial services group in Eastern and Southern Africa. It offers life, health, general insurance, pensions, asset management, banking, property development, and private equity services to both individual and corporate clients.

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.

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.

AHL Venture Partners

Venture Round in 2012
Founded in 2007, AHL Venture Partners is a venture capital firm specializing in growth capital investments. It focuses on sectors such as energy access, financial inclusion, agriculture, and climate across Eastern and Southern Africa, with offices in Vancouver, Nairobi, Lusaka, and Accra.

Family Bank

Private Equity Round in 2010
Family Bank is a commercial bank established in Kenya in May 2007 and regulated by the Central Bank of Kenya. With a customer base exceeding 1.7 million, the bank operates a network of 93 branches across the country. It specializes in 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, Family Bank seeks to attract large corporate clients to bolster its deposit base. Notably, it was the first bank in Kenya to implement paperless banking through smart card technology, showcasing its commitment to innovation in the financial sector.
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