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MNT-Halan is a microfinance lending and payments company focused on providing financial services to both commercial and retail clients. The company aims to serve the unbanked population and facilitate the transition from cash to electronic payment methods. Its digital ecosystem encompasses a variety of offerings, including small and micro business lending, consumer finance, digital payment solutions such as mobile wallets and cards, and e-commerce services. By leveraging proprietary digital channels and physical networks, MNT-Halan enables clients to digitalize their banking services effectively.

Pan African Towers Limited, is a telecommunications infrastructure and wireless service facilitator.

Kazyon is the largest discount supermarket chain in Egypt, operating over 450 stores across 17 governorates. The company focuses on providing essential food commodities, offering a wide variety of products including cooking items, dairy products, frozen meat, frozen vegetables, and home baking goods. This comprehensive marketplace allows customers to conveniently shop for a diverse range of necessities in one location, catering to the needs of budget-conscious consumers.

Solevo is a distributor specializing in a diverse array of products across four primary categories: fertilizers, crop protection, chemicals, and seeds. The company focuses on providing specialty chemicals and agricultural inputs that cater to various sectors, including agriculture, food, home, mining, and energy. Solevo aims to enhance self-sufficiency and promote local industry development by offering industrial chemicals that help clients achieve safer and more secure livelihoods through improved agricultural yields.

Manufacturer of specialty generics medicines and products intended to discover research, develop and manufacture innovative promising new products and new therapies that are fully devoted to people's health. The company has its own research and development unit focused on developing products, especially for cardiology, chest, dermatology, gastroenterology and obesity, thereby innovating across products, particularly in high-growth areas of specialty generics.

Cofina Mali is a microfinance institution focused on supporting the growth of informal micro-enterprises in the region. Established as part of Groupe COFINA, it aims to enhance financial inclusion by offering a range of financial services, including savings and credit options tailored for small and medium-sized enterprises. Cofina Mali plays a crucial role in the formalization of the African business market by providing medium and long-term financing to businesses that may not meet the criteria of traditional commercial banks. With a presence in multiple French-speaking African countries, Cofina Mali is dedicated to fostering the development of the private sector and contributing to economic growth in the region.

KELIX bio is a specialty generic business focused on delivering high complexity products to underserved populations across emerging markets.

Halan is a ride-hailing application that provides two and three-wheeler vehicle rides and on-demand logistics. The application also caters to businesses, offering smart-tech last-mile delivery through their integrated smart services using motorcycle and tricycles. It allows customers to request motorbike or tuk-tuk rides, or order food or goods for delivery via motorbikes or cargo tricycles. Halan also offers on-demand logistics solutions to support large organizations and small businesses alike in their distribution and supply chain. It also provides convenience and safety, while for the driver it offers incremental business. The application has delivered partnerships with fast-food chains like McDonald’s, KFC and Pizza Hut in Egypt. Halan was founded in November 2017 and is based in Cairo, Al Qahirah, Egypt.

Sicam is an agriculture company that produces packaged content.

Channel VAS is the premium FinTech provider. The company offers airtime credit and airtime advance services, handset loans and big data analytics, all through cutting edge proprietary analytics tools. Channel VAS supports mobile network operators (MNOs) and financial institutions to provide credit daily to people.

Optasia is a financial technology company. They develop airtime credit and mobile value-added services for mobile operators and financial institutions. They also provide financial solutions that utilize proprietary analytics tools, including micro cash loans, handset loans, credit services for pre-paid utilities, dynamic feed trends, big data analytics, and other related services.

International Facilities Services specializes in facilities management in remote locations across Africa, focusing on catering and construction services. The company provides a wide range of catering options, including industrial and institutional meals, fast food, event catering, and specialized dietary meals for medical needs. Additionally, it offers comprehensive camp management services that encompass housekeeping and accommodation solutions. With the capability to respond quickly to various challenges such as floods and political unrest, International Facilities Services utilizes advanced camp management software to streamline back-office operations, ensuring that clients receive tailored food, room service, and hygiene services to meet their specific requirements.

Groupe Banque Atlantique, founded in 1978 and based in Abidjan, Ivory Coast, is a prominent financial services group operating across West Africa, particularly in the banking and insurance sectors. The company provides a comprehensive range of services, including private banking offerings such as checking accounts, savings and investment products, loans, insurance, and money transfer services. For business clients, Banque Atlantique delivers various banking solutions, including demand deposits, savings accounts, and payment services like checks and transfers. Additionally, the company offers facilities services such as overdrafts, cash advances, and foreign trade financing, along with insurance and telematic services. With a presence in all eight UEMOA countries, including branches in Benin, Burkina Faso, Mali, and Senegal, Groupe Banque Atlantique aims to support regional economic development and foster sub-regional integration. The company has been under the control of Banque Centrale Populaire since 2012.

Dolidol, established in 1972, is a prominent mattress manufacturer in Morocco and a well-recognized brand in the bedding industry. Specializing in polyurethane foam, the company produces a range of products including mattresses, sofas, and non-woven textiles, catering primarily to the furniture and home furnishing sectors. Dolidol is perceived as a high-end brand, known for its quality offerings. The company has built a robust distribution network across Morocco, featuring 46 owned stores, 10 distribution facilities, and over 1,100 distributors, ensuring widespread availability of its products.

Egyptian German Industrial Corporate (EGIC) is a leading manufacturer and marketer of plumbing products based in Cairo, Egypt. Established in 1991, the company specializes in a wide range of offerings, including water supply solutions, drainage solutions, various accessories, bronze and brass fittings, pump solutions, adhesives, and products for the oil and gas sector. EGIC has established itself as a prominent provider of water pipes and drainage systems, catering to both local and export markets. The company aspires to serve as a comprehensive source for all customer needs related to water supply and drainage solutions.

OSEAD Maroc Mining operates as a metal and mining platform. OSEAD is a holding company specialising in the prospecting, exploration and mining of mineral deposits. OSEAD’s main asset is Compagnie Minière de Touissit the second largest private mining operator in Morocco, which mines primarily lead and silver with some zinc.

General Emballage is a prominent supplier and manufacturer of corrugated cardboard in Algeria, having established its operations in 2002. The company produces a variety of packaging solutions, including double-layered and double-double layered cardboard, catering to diverse industries. Its product range includes containers for dairy, food, fruits, and vegetables, as well as standard boxes and corrugated paper sheets used in food processing, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, household appliances, and electronics. With a workforce of approximately 1,000 employees, General Emballage operates three production facilities located in Akbou, Setif, and Oran, contributing significantly to its growth in the packaging sector.

Groupe Banque Atlantique, founded in 1978 and based in Abidjan, Ivory Coast, is a prominent financial services group operating across West Africa, particularly in the banking and insurance sectors. The company provides a comprehensive range of services, including private banking offerings such as checking accounts, savings and investment products, loans, insurance, and money transfer services. For business clients, Banque Atlantique delivers various banking solutions, including demand deposits, savings accounts, and payment services like checks and transfers. Additionally, the company offers facilities services such as overdrafts, cash advances, and foreign trade financing, along with insurance and telematic services. With a presence in all eight UEMOA countries, including branches in Benin, Burkina Faso, Mali, and Senegal, Groupe Banque Atlantique aims to support regional economic development and foster sub-regional integration. The company has been under the control of Banque Centrale Populaire since 2012.

B.TECH is a prominent retailer in Egypt specializing in household appliances and consumer electronics. The company focuses on making technology accessible to the general public by offering a wide range of products, including consumer electronics, mobile devices, and information technology solutions, all at affordable payment options. With numerous retail stores and a robust online presence across all governorates in Egypt, B.TECH caters to a diverse customer base. The company operates through a network of wholesale dealers supported by four main warehouses and after-sales service centers, ensuring that customers have a smooth purchasing experience and reliable support for their electronic needs.

Eaton Towers is a leading, independent, telecom tower company in Africa and will have the most diversified geographical tower portfolio in Africa. Founded in 2008 by Sanjiv Ahuja (ex CEO Orange), Alan Harper (ex Vodafone UK MD) and Terry Rhodes (ex Celtel co-founder), Eaton Towers acquires, builds and manages shared telecom infrastructure, leasing it to mobile operators. The company is focused exclusively on Africa with more than 5000 towers in 7 countries. Operational since 2010, Eaton Towers is majority owned by the sixth global emerging markets private equity fund ($3billion) of Capital Group Private Markets (www.thecapitalgroup.com/pe) and minority shareholders including a private equity fund advised by DPI (www.dpi-llp.com) and management. African mobile network operators are facing increased demand for voice services driven by price competition and for data services as more customers demand smartphones and Internet access. Network build and operating costs are significantly higher in Africa, yet revenues per customer are falling and regulators are seeking additional rural coverage and improvements in quality of service. Therefore mobile network operators are actively seeking to reduce capital and operating costs by sharing infrastructure. Eaton Towers’ customers include major African mobile operators such as Airtel, MTN, Orange, Tigo, Vodacom and Vodafone.

AXA Mansard is a prominent insurance and asset management company based in Nigeria, incorporated in 1989 and registered as a composite company with the National Insurance Commission of Nigeria. As a member of the AXA Group, it provides a range of life and non-life insurance products and services to both individuals and institutions. In addition to insurance offerings, AXA Mansard also specializes in asset and investment management, medical insurance solutions, and pension fund administration through its subsidiaries. Over the years, AXA Mansard has demonstrated significant growth, moving from the 97th position among 109 insurance companies in 2003 to one of the top four out of 58 by 2016. The company has received recognition for its financial strength with a B+ rating from A.M. Best and holds ISO 9001:2008 certification for quality management systems. AXA Mansard's ongoing commitment to the insurance and asset management sectors has positioned it as a key player in the Nigerian market.

HomeChoice is one home-shopping retailer, selling homeware merchandise and financial services.

Université Privée de Marrakech is one of the foremost private higher education providers in Morocco and serves over 2,000 students.

Biopharm is the indigenous pharmaceutical company in Algeria. The company offers anti-inflammatory, antalgic, cardiology, dermatology, gastroenterology, neuropsychiatry, pneumo allergology, rheumatology, and anti-infective drugs.

Food Concepts Pioneer Limited owns and operates bakeries which produce baked goods.

CAL Bank Limited is a financial institution based in Ghana that offers a comprehensive range of banking services to large corporations, small and medium-sized enterprises, public sector institutions, and retail customers. The bank operates through five key segments: Corporate Banking, Retail & Business Banking, Treasury, Brokerage, and Asset Management. It provides personal banking solutions, including savings and current accounts, as well as various corporate finance options such as project finance and financial advisory services. Additionally, CAL Bank offers general and life insurance products, finance solutions for specific sectors, and a variety of loan options, including auto and home mortgages. The bank also delivers corporate and institutional banking services, including business financing and transactional banking, alongside a network of 28 branches and approximately 100 ATMs across Ghana. Founded in 1990 and headquartered in Accra, CAL Bank is committed to serving the diverse financial needs of its clients.

Eaton Towers is a leading, independent, telecom tower company in Africa and will have the most diversified geographical tower portfolio in Africa. Founded in 2008 by Sanjiv Ahuja (ex CEO Orange), Alan Harper (ex Vodafone UK MD) and Terry Rhodes (ex Celtel co-founder), Eaton Towers acquires, builds and manages shared telecom infrastructure, leasing it to mobile operators. The company is focused exclusively on Africa with more than 5000 towers in 7 countries. Operational since 2010, Eaton Towers is majority owned by the sixth global emerging markets private equity fund ($3billion) of Capital Group Private Markets (www.thecapitalgroup.com/pe) and minority shareholders including a private equity fund advised by DPI (www.dpi-llp.com) and management. African mobile network operators are facing increased demand for voice services driven by price competition and for data services as more customers demand smartphones and Internet access. Network build and operating costs are significantly higher in Africa, yet revenues per customer are falling and regulators are seeking additional rural coverage and improvements in quality of service. Therefore mobile network operators are actively seeking to reduce capital and operating costs by sharing infrastructure. Eaton Towers’ customers include major African mobile operators such as Airtel, MTN, Orange, Tigo, Vodacom and Vodafone.

Letshego is a regional financial services provider in Africa, specializing in consumer lending. The company offers short to medium-term secured and unsecured loans primarily targeted at small and micro-entrepreneurs, salaried employees, and civil servants. With operations across multiple countries, including Botswana, Ghana, Kenya, Lesotho, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, Rwanda, Swaziland, Tanzania, and Uganda, Letshego serves a diverse clientele in both the public and private sectors. The organization focuses on enhancing access to credit and financial services, facilitating economic growth and financial inclusion within the communities it operates.