Emerging Capital Partners

IHS Towers is an independent owner, operator and developer of shared telecommunications infrastructure, focused on towers, that serves mobile network operators delivering wireless voice and data services in emerging markets. It owns and operates more than 40,000 towers across markets in Africa, the Middle East and Latin America, including Nigeria, Brazil, Colombia, Egypt and South Africa, among others. The company’s geographic footprint encompasses Nigeria, Sub-Saharan Africa, the Middle East and North Africa, and Latin America, with the majority of revenue generated in Nigeria.

Finadev Group is a microfinance investment vehicle established in 2010, focusing on the acquisition of microfinance institutions in Benin, Chad, and Guinea. The company specializes in providing financial services, particularly loans, to small and medium enterprises, with a primary emphasis on the informal sector. By offering these financing products, Finadev Group aims to enhance financial inclusion for disadvantaged clients, thereby supporting economic growth and development in the regions it operates.

Oragroup SA is a banking institution that provides a range of personal and business banking services across West and Central Africa. Established in 1988 and headquartered in Lomé, Togo, the company operates under the brand Orabank and has a network of 149 branches in 12 countries, including Benin, Gabon, Guinea, Mauritania, Burkina Faso, Côte d'Ivoire, Guinea Bissau, Mali, Niger, Senegal, and Togo. Oragroup's offerings encompass various financial products, such as savings accounts, term deposits, operating and investment loans, employee loans, money transfer services, foreign currency exchange, and digital banking solutions. Additionally, the bank provides payment services and bancassurance products, catering to both individual and corporate clients.

Continental Reinsurance is a pan-African reinsurance provider offering life and non-life solutions across multiple markets. It underwrites fire and engineering, general accident, motor and liability, marine and aviation, oil and gas, energy, and both individual and group life products. The company also provides advisory services on reinsurance structuring, actuarial and risk management, product development support, and training for clients in various insurance and reinsurance lines. It serves individuals and businesses across markets such as Nigeria, Cameroon, Abidjan, Tunis, Gaborone, and Kenya. Founded in 1985 and headquartered in Lagos, Nigeria, the firm focuses on delivering risk transfer and related services to its pan-African network.

Semme Mineral Water Plc is a producer and distributor of mineral water, primarily sourcing its products from the Etindé Mountain spring in Cameroon. Based in Limbe, the company focuses on delivering high-quality bottled water to customers in central Africa. It offers its mineral water in various sizes, including 1.5-liter and 0.5-liter bottles, catering to diverse consumer preferences. Through its operations, Semme Mineral Water aims to provide access to natural and refreshing hydration in the region.

Central Africa Health Care Holdings Ltd. operates as a holding company with interest in providing pharmaceutical and healthcare services. It has investments in healthcare and drug manufacturing. The company was incorporated in July 2004 and is headquartered in Cameroon, Nigeria.

Somdiaa is a manufacturer and distributor of agro-food commodities in Africa, specializing in the production and marketing of various agricultural products. Founded in 1970 and headquartered in Paris, France, the company offers a diverse range of products including brown, golden, white, crystallized, and refined sugars, along with sugar by-products like bagasse and molasses. Somdiaa also produces different types of flours for baking, such as wheat flour, and supplies eggs, chicks, and animal feed. In addition to its product offerings, the company engages in crop and livestock farming services. Somdiaa operates across several countries in Africa, including Cameroon, Gabon, Congo, Ivory Coast, Chad, and the Central African Republic.