Amethis

Amethis is a private equity firm established in 2012, based in Paris, France, with a focus on responsible long-term investments in Africa. The firm specializes in providing growth capital and long-term debt investments across various sectors, including financial services, agribusiness, energy, infrastructure, and community housing services. Amethis seeks to support midcap companies with strong potential for growth, particularly in West, Central, and East Africa. The firm aims to invest between €5 million and €300 million in equity and debt, acquiring minority stakes of 15% to 30% in its portfolio companies. With an investment capacity exceeding €725 million, Amethis emphasizes social and environmental criteria in its investment decisions and offers advisory services alongside its capital contributions. The firm targets companies with an enterprise value between $40 million and $60 million and seeks to exit investments within five to eight years. Amethis operates additional offices in locations such as Nairobi, Abidjan, and Luxembourg, reflecting its commitment to the African market.