Investisseurs & Partenaires

Lapaire Glasses manufactures and sells eyewear and provides eye-care services across Africa, offering prescription eyeglasses, sunglasses and fashion eyewear with lenses and tailored testing. Using technology, it provides free vision tests and affordable eyewear to lower- and middle-income populations through online orders, mobile clinics, free delivery and flexible payment options. The company serves customers in Kenya, Uganda, Ivory Coast, Burkina Faso and Mali, with East African and West African operations headquartered in Nairobi and Abidjan respectively. Founded in 2018 in Nairobi, Lapaire aims to improve access to eye health for millions of Africans who need eyeglasses but cannot afford them.

ACEP Burkina is a MFI specialized in the financing of micro companies and very small enterprises existing in towns and close suburbs. Granted credits are mainly used to finance required working capital and investments. I&P and ACEP International which are old partners have decided to partner in 2008 to try to start a microfinance institution like ACEP in the country. In spite of a preexisting important mutual fund present in town zone, small entrepreneurs remain hardly linked to microfinance. Besides, it does not exist for the moment in Burkina Faso, a microfinance institution specialized in individual credit with an effective and appropriate technique of credit risk analysis towards very small companies. Financings trough subventions have been secured from the French Agency of Development then an agreement has been obtained from the ministry of finances in June 2012. The microfinance institution has started its activities in October 2012.

Bakou Logistics S.A. is a logistics service provider based in Bobo-Dioulasso, Burkina Faso, specializing in the West African market. Established in 2006, the company offers a comprehensive range of transport and logistics solutions, including cargo transportation, fleet management, warehousing, and supply chain services. Bakou Logistics focuses on delivering customer-specific logistics tailored to meet the unique needs of its clients, ensuring efficient transportation and distribution. The company emphasizes quality, safety, and durability in its services, supported by advanced technology such as geolocation for tracking trucks and goods. With a commitment to flexibility and responsiveness, Bakou Logistics aims to optimize transport and supply management, enabling businesses to achieve their operational objectives while ensuring prompt delivery and minimal loss rates.