Africinvest

AfricInvest, founded in 1994 and based in Tunis, Tunisia, is a prominent private equity investment firm and part of the Integra Group. With a dedicated focus on North Africa and Sub-Saharan Africa, AfricInvest employs 66 professionals across seven offices and manages approximately USD 1 billion across 16 funds. The firm has a strong track record of investing in small and medium enterprises in various high-growth sectors, including financial services, agribusiness, consumer/retail, education, and healthcare. Since its inception, AfricInvest has invested in 135 companies across 25 African countries, leveraging a broad network of executives to enhance its investment strategies. The firm is also an active advocate for the private equity industry, having co-founded the African Venture Capital Association and other regional initiatives aimed at promoting investment in Africa.

Cherif Bouattour

CFO

Anis Fathallah

Senior Partner

Hichem Ghanmi

Senior Partner and Managing Director, Western African countries operations

Mehdi Gharbi

Senior Partner, Co-Head of Financial Services Funds

Karim Ghedamsi

Senior Partner

Samia Ghorbel

Partner

Brahim El Jaî

Senior Partner

Khaled Ben Jennet

Partner

Khaled Ben Jilani

Senior 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

Ziad Oueslati

Co-Founder and Partner

Mohamed Sebti

Partner

Yazid Taalba

Senior Partner and Managing Directorr

Ismail Talbi

Senior Partner and Managing Director, Egypt

Julius Tichelaar

Partner, East and Southern Africa

Karim Trad

Co-Founder, Partner and Executive Director

Past deals in SADC

onafriq

Series C in 2022
MFS Africa Limited is a leading provider of mobile money interoperability in Africa, facilitating seamless money transfers and payments across the continent. Established in 2009 and headquartered in Accra, Ghana, the company connects mobile network operators through a unified API, enabling a range of services including remittances, merchant and bulk payments, as well as bank-to-wallet transfers. MFS Africa serves various stakeholders, including money transfer operators, banks, and mobile money operators, by offering alternatives for remittances, micro-lending, micro-insurance, and micro-savings. With additional offices in key African cities and London, MFS Africa plays a crucial role in enhancing financial connectivity and promoting financial inclusion across the region.

onafriq

Series C in 2021
MFS Africa Limited is a leading provider of mobile money interoperability in Africa, facilitating seamless money transfers and payments across the continent. Established in 2009 and headquartered in Accra, Ghana, the company connects mobile network operators through a unified API, enabling a range of services including remittances, merchant and bulk payments, as well as bank-to-wallet transfers. MFS Africa serves various stakeholders, including money transfer operators, banks, and mobile money operators, by offering alternatives for remittances, micro-lending, micro-insurance, and micro-savings. With additional offices in key African cities and London, MFS Africa plays a crucial role in enhancing financial connectivity and promoting financial inclusion across the region.

Aerobotics

Series B in 2020
Aerobotics (Pty.) Ltd., founded in 2014 and located in Cape Town, South Africa, specializes in developing autonomous unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and data processing solutions for various industries, including agriculture, surveying, gaming, and security. The company utilizes aerial imagery and machine learning algorithms to provide precision agriculture solutions, enabling farmers to optimize crop management through detailed analysis and insights. Aerobotics combines its drone technology with a flight planning application to enhance data collection and processing, thereby supporting clients in making informed decisions based on accurate and timely information.

NMB Bank

Venture Round in 2013
NMB Bank Limited is a prominent financial institution in Zimbabwe, offering a wide range of banking products and services to both corporate and individual clients. The bank operates through several segments, including Retail Banking, Corporate Banking, Treasury, International Banking, and Digital Banking. Its offerings encompass current and savings accounts, debit and credit cards, loans, overdrafts, and various payment services, such as bridging finance and letters of credit. Additionally, NMB Bank provides advisory services related to capital raising, corporate restructuring, and investment. The bank also delivers treasury services, which include market analysis, fixed deposits, and foreign exchange operations. With branches in major cities such as Harare, Bulawayo, and Mutare, NMB Bank has been serving the Zimbabwean market since its incorporation in 1992 and is headquartered in Harare. It operates as a subsidiary of NMBZ Holdings Limited.

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 Impact Fund

Venture Round in 2012
AHL Impact Fund, managed by AHL Venture Partners, is a venture capital firm focused on making impact investments in Africa. Established in 2007, the firm is based in Vancouver, Canada, with additional offices in Nairobi, Kenya; Accra, Ghana; and Lusaka, Zambia. AHL Impact Fund primarily targets sectors such as food, agriculture, climate, and financial services, aiming to support high-growth businesses that can create significant social and economic benefits. The firm has committed over US $60 million to 35 impact-focused enterprises across 27 African countries since its inception. These investments have generated strong financial returns while also creating employment opportunities for over 11,000 individuals and improving access to essential goods and services for more than 10 million people, particularly those at the lower end of the economic spectrum. AHL Impact Fund's mission is to invest responsibly and foster sustainable development in emerging markets.

Kiboko Holdings

Venture Round in 2011
Kiboko Holdings is a holding company that owns East African companies. It also engages in the distribution of consumer goods.
Spot something off? Help us improve by flagging any incorrect or outdated information. Just email us at support@teaserclub.com. Your feedback is most welcome.