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

Co-Founder and Managing Partner

Khady Koné-Dicoh

Senior Partner

Wilfried POYET

Partner

Luc Rigouzzo

Co-Founder and Managing Partner

Jean-Sébastien Bergasse

Senior Partner

Past deals in Togo

Groupe Premium

Private Equity Round in 2018
Groupe Premium is a West African capital goods distributor operating in seven countries. It offers equipment sales and rentals, spare parts, after-sales service, and maintenance for diverse sectors like construction, mining, industry, transportation, logistics, and agriculture.

Ecobank

Debt Financing in 2015
Ecobank Transnational Incorporated, established in 1985 and headquartered in Lomé, Togo, provides a range of retail, corporate, and investment banking services across Africa and internationally. Its operations include Corporate & Investment Banking, Commercial Banking, and Consumer Banking, offering products such as current and savings accounts, loans, cards, and digital banking services. The bank serves a diverse clientele, including individuals, small and medium enterprises, multinationals, government agencies, and non-governmental organizations. With a network of 888 branches and over 2,460 ATMs, Ecobank facilitates various financial services, including treasury, cash management, remittance, and bancassurance. Subsidiaries such as Ecobank Nigeria Limited and Ecobank Zimbabwe Limited extend its services, focusing on commercial and retail banking tailored to local markets.
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