Emerging Capital Partners

Emerging Capital Partners (ECP) is a Washington, D.C.-based private equity firm established in 2000, focusing on investments across Africa. With over $2 billion raised, ECP invests in companies across various sectors, including telecommunications, financial services, infrastructure, and consumer goods. The firm targets middle-market companies, typically investing between $1 million and $100 million in equity, and seeks both majority and minority stakes. ECP's portfolio spans over 40 countries, supporting more than 50,000 jobs across the continent.

Carolyn Campbell

Managing Director, Founding Partner and COO

Renschke Volschenk

Director

Past deals in Cameroon

Continental Reinsurance

Private Equity Round in 2007
Continental Reinsurance Plc is a Pan-African reinsurance company headquartered in Lagos, Nigeria, with operations in countries including Cameroon, Kenya, Abidjan, Tunis, and Botswana. Established in 1985, it provides a comprehensive range of life and non-life reinsurance products, including fire, engineering, general accident, marine, aviation, liability, motor, oil and gas, as well as individual and group life insurance. The company also offers advisory services in reinsurance structuring, actuarial and risk management, and product development, along with training programs for clients across various insurance sectors. By serving both individuals and businesses, Continental Reinsurance aims to enhance the insurance landscape in the regions it operates. It is a subsidiary of C-Re Holdings Ltd.

Semme Mineral Water

Acquisition in 2006
Semme Mineral Water Plc is a producer and distributor of mineral water based in Limbe, Cameroon. The company specializes in sourcing mineral water from the Etindé Mountain spring and distributes this product throughout central Africa. Semme Mineral Water offers its bottled water in various sizes, including 1.5-litre and 0.5-litre options, catering to different consumer needs in the region.

Central Africa Health Care Holdings

Acquisition in 2005
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

Private Equity Round in 2003
Somdiaa is a manufacturer and distributor of agro-food commodities in Africa, founded in 1970 and headquartered in Paris, France. The company specializes in producing and marketing a variety of products, including brown, golden, white, and crystallized sugars, as well as sugar by-products like bagasse and molasses. Additionally, Somdiaa offers a range of flours for baking and household use, along with bakery products, eggs, chicks, and animal feed. Its operations extend across several African countries, including Cameroon, Gabon, Congo, Ivory Coast, Chad, and the Central African Republic. The company also engages in crop farming and livestock farming services, catering to the diverse agricultural needs of the region.
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