Amethis

Amethis is a Paris-based private equity firm, founded in 2012, specializing in long-term responsible investments across Africa. The company focuses on providing growth capital and long-term debt to mid-sized companies in diverse sectors such as financial services, industrials, healthcare, education, and impact investing. Amethis seeks to invest between €10 million to €40 million per transaction, targeting companies with annual revenues ranging from USD 10 million to USD 1 billion. The firm aims to be an active shareholder, offering support, expertise, and opportunities for external growth to its portfolio companies. Amethis has a strong commitment to Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) factors and impact investing, with a focus on gender equality, quality employment, and climate considerations. The firm has offices in Paris, France, and key African markets, including Kenya, Côte d'Ivoire, and Morocco.

Laurent Demey

CEO, Co-Founder and Managing Partner

Khady Koné-Dicoh

Senior Partner

Wilfried Poyet

Senior Partner

Luc Rigouzzo

Managing Partner

Jean-Sébastien Bergasse

Senior Partner

Past deals in Kenya

Naivas

Private Equity Round in 2020
Naivas is a prominent supermarket chain in Kenya that offers a comprehensive range of products through both physical retail outlets and an online platform. With an extensive selection of over 60,000 grocery items, Naivas caters to diverse customer needs, including food items, household products, and personal care essentials. The company emphasizes quality and affordability, ensuring that customers can access top brands and essential goods. Naivas also provides a convenient online grocery shopping experience, featuring a variety of departments such as fresh food, baby products, cleaning supplies, and more. Additionally, they offer a rapid grocery delivery service across Nairobi, enhancing the convenience for customers shopping from home or office. Naivas is committed to simplifying grocery shopping while delivering quality products to the Kenyan market.
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