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Lapaire Glasses Kenya Ltd. is a manufacturer and seller of eyeglasses, including prescription glasses and sunglasses, founded in 2018 and headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya. The company aims to improve access to affordable eyewear for the lower and middle-income populations in Africa, specifically targeting the 550 million people who need eyeglasses but face barriers to obtaining them. Lapaire offers free vision tests through mobile clinics and an online platform, along with 24/7 chat support, free delivery, and flexible payment options. Its services extend to customers in several African countries, including Uganda, Ivory Coast, Burkina Faso, and Mali. By leveraging innovative technology, Lapaire is committed to enhancing eye health and vision for its clients.

StarNews Mobile is a digital platform that specializes in creating, producing, and distributing video content for mobile subscribers. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Santa Monica, California, the company operates in multiple African countries, including Ivory Coast, Cameroon, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, and South Africa. It offers a subscription-based streaming service that empowers African content creators by providing tools to monetize their digital content. The platform connects these creators with local and global audiences, facilitating a sustainable income through a fair payout system. StarNews aims to unlock the potential of Africa's creative sector by making affordable streaming accessible to mass-market consumers and enhancing the connection between creators and their fans with features such as exclusive content and flexible payment options.

PEG is an asset financing company that specializes in providing Pay As You Go solar energy products to off-grid customers in West Africa, particularly in Ghana, Cote d'Ivoire, and Senegal. Founded in 2013 by Hugh Whalan and Nate Heller, PEG aims to improve the quality of life for its customers by offering financing for solar home systems. This financing model allows households to transition from expensive and polluting fuel sources, such as kerosene, to sustainable solar energy, which not only enhances their living conditions but also serves as a long-term asset. PEG's solar systems provide access to better lighting, mobile phone charging, and appliances like radios and televisions, contributing to a more sustainable and efficient energy solution for underserved communities. Headquartered in Accra, Ghana, PEG is dedicated to promoting renewable energy and improving the standard of living for its customers through innovative financing solutions.

PEG is an asset financing company that specializes in providing Pay As You Go solar energy products to off-grid customers in West Africa, particularly in Ghana, Cote d'Ivoire, and Senegal. Founded in 2013 by Hugh Whalan and Nate Heller, PEG aims to improve the quality of life for its customers by offering financing for solar home systems. This financing model allows households to transition from expensive and polluting fuel sources, such as kerosene, to sustainable solar energy, which not only enhances their living conditions but also serves as a long-term asset. PEG's solar systems provide access to better lighting, mobile phone charging, and appliances like radios and televisions, contributing to a more sustainable and efficient energy solution for underserved communities. Headquartered in Accra, Ghana, PEG is dedicated to promoting renewable energy and improving the standard of living for its customers through innovative financing solutions.

HaiRun Technology is a digital services company based in Antananarivo, Madagascar, specializing in the design and development of web, mobile, and server applications. With a workforce of over 60 employees, the company has successfully completed more than 20 projects for prominent clients, including Share.Place and Ewattch. HaiRun is noted for its expertise in managing complex IT projects and employing new technologies to deliver tailored solutions. Additionally, the company has developed an artificial intelligence platform named "SmartPredict," which became publicly accessible in 2020. HaiRun Technology gained recognition in the industry by winning the "AI for Good 2018" competition organized by France AI and the French Red Cross, highlighting its commitment to innovation and excellence in digital services.

APEM PAIQ is a microfinance institution focused on supporting small urban entrepreneurs primarily in Antananarivo and its outskirts. It provides loans averaging 1.2 million MGA (approximately 300 EUR) along with essential non-financial services, including health insurance and training. With backing from Miarakap, APEM PAIQ aims to significantly expand its operations, targeting the establishment of ten additional offices in and around Antananarivo by 2023, thereby enhancing its outreach and impact on the local entrepreneurial community.

Golden Nuts and Grain is a producer of natural juices located in Dakar, Senegal. The company focuses on food processing, specializing in the creation of natural juices using locally sourced ingredients such as bouye, bissap, and ginger. By emphasizing these native products, Golden Nuts and Grain aims to promote health and well-being among consumers while providing them with authentic and flavorful juice options.

CoinAfrique is a mobile application that facilitates the buying and selling of second-hand goods in Francophone Africa. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Dakar, Senegal, with additional offices in Benin, Ivory Coast, and France, the platform serves as a classifieds service, allowing users to post and browse advertisements on both mobile devices and the web. CoinAfrique connects individual sellers and buyers, enabling them to engage in transactions for goods and services efficiently. The application aims to create a leading audience in the French-speaking market by making it easy for users to find what they need within minutes.

Afribon Ltd is a company that designs, produces, and markets food flavors tailored for the food and beverage processing industry. Founded in 2012 and based in Kikuyu, Kenya, Afribon offers a diverse range of flavors applicable in food service, confectionery, baked goods, and dairy products, as well as seasonings and dry blends for snacks. The company emphasizes understanding regional market preferences to create flavor compounds that enhance the customer experience. Afribon supports manufacturers in various stages, including new product development, recipe adjustments, and initial production setup. In addition to its headquarters in Kenya, Afribon has offices in Uganda, Cameroon, Rwanda, and Tanzania, allowing it to cater to a broader market across East Africa.

CoinAfrique is a mobile application that facilitates the buying and selling of second-hand goods in Francophone Africa. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Dakar, Senegal, with additional offices in Benin, Ivory Coast, and France, the platform serves as a classifieds service, allowing users to post and browse advertisements on both mobile devices and the web. CoinAfrique connects individual sellers and buyers, enabling them to engage in transactions for goods and services efficiently. The application aims to create a leading audience in the French-speaking market by making it easy for users to find what they need within minutes.

Chicky is a fast food company based in Antananarivo, Madagascar, specializing in chicken dishes. Founded in 2017 by Yohann Cattiau, a French entrepreneur, Chicky aims to establish itself as a prominent player in the fast food sector in the country. The company operates three restaurants: the first opened in June 2017 in the Behoririka district, followed by a second location in Analakely in January 2018, and a third in the Gallery Urbania by Analakely in October 2018. Chicky offers a variety of fried chicken dishes and other fast food options to its customers.

clinique procrea specializes in the field of reproductive health and is the leader in Côte d'Ivoire for Medically Assisted Reproduction (MPA), a technique that allows people who have difficulty having a child to successfully give birth.

PEG is an asset financing company that specializes in providing Pay As You Go solar energy products to off-grid customers in West Africa, particularly in Ghana, Cote d'Ivoire, and Senegal. Founded in 2013 by Hugh Whalan and Nate Heller, PEG aims to improve the quality of life for its customers by offering financing for solar home systems. This financing model allows households to transition from expensive and polluting fuel sources, such as kerosene, to sustainable solar energy, which not only enhances their living conditions but also serves as a long-term asset. PEG's solar systems provide access to better lighting, mobile phone charging, and appliances like radios and televisions, contributing to a more sustainable and efficient energy solution for underserved communities. Headquartered in Accra, Ghana, PEG is dedicated to promoting renewable energy and improving the standard of living for its customers through innovative financing solutions.

OuiCarry is a delivery service based in Senegal that facilitates the purchasing of products from international commercial websites for both individuals and businesses. Customers have the flexibility to select items from a wide range of online retailers, and for those lacking credit cards, OuiCarry offers to make purchases on their behalf. The company prides itself on delivering high-quality services at moderate costs, with expeditions from Europe typically taking less than ten days. Since its inception, OuiCarry has grown its customer base to several thousand and has received recognition for its services, including the Orange FAB prize in 2016 and a finalist position in the Great Entrepreneur Competition organized by the British Council. Alongside its core delivery services, OuiCarry also provides logistics solutions that simplify the export and import of goods, including customs clearance and storage, ensuring efficient transportation without prolonged waiting times for approvals.

COGELEC ENERGY is a Senegalese company that focuses on electrical work and rural electrification. It provides services in electrical engineering, line construction, and the distribution of electromechanical equipment. The company aims to support commercial clients by facilitating the establishment of conventional grid connections, making these services accessible and affordable. Additionally, COGELEC ENERGY is involved in the supply, installation, and maintenance of both electrical and hydraulic equipment, contributing to the development of reliable energy infrastructure throughout the country.

Malian Laundry Company is a Malian company providing a complete linen maintenance service for hotels in Bamako.The company collects, cleans and delivers flat linen for its customers (bed linen, aprons, sponges, table linen, bath towels, etc.). The company has solid references and counts among its customers the largest hotels in Bamako, notably Azalaï, Radisson and El Farouk.

SENAR (SENégal Peanut) is a Senegalese family SME located in Dakar specialized in the processing and sale of nut products.

Sahel Lab is a Nigerien laboratory that prepares mining samples for exploration actors in the country (uranium, gold) and conducts chemical, hydrologic and environmental analyses for other actors including large NGOs. Sahel-Lab was co-founded by SINERGI in 2009, after the entrepreneur M. Takoubakoye applied for a business plan competition organized by SINERGI in 2008. SINERGI invested €67,000 in Sahel Lab, taking a minority equity position and providing a long-term shareholder’s loan. Sahel-Lab has grown its activity exponentially since 2011. Today, Sahel-Lab is the leading mining laboratory in Niger, accredited ISO 17 025 and realizing 100% of the samples preparation needs of the main players in mining exploration (Gazprom, Global Uranium, etc.). Sahel-Lab has created 18 trained jobs so far and plans to grow additional mining services in the years to come.

PEG is an asset financing company that specializes in providing Pay As You Go solar energy products to off-grid customers in West Africa, particularly in Ghana, Cote d'Ivoire, and Senegal. Founded in 2013 by Hugh Whalan and Nate Heller, PEG aims to improve the quality of life for its customers by offering financing for solar home systems. This financing model allows households to transition from expensive and polluting fuel sources, such as kerosene, to sustainable solar energy, which not only enhances their living conditions but also serves as a long-term asset. PEG's solar systems provide access to better lighting, mobile phone charging, and appliances like radios and televisions, contributing to a more sustainable and efficient energy solution for underserved communities. Headquartered in Accra, Ghana, PEG is dedicated to promoting renewable energy and improving the standard of living for its customers through innovative financing solutions.

PEG is an asset financing company that specializes in providing Pay As You Go solar energy products to off-grid customers in West Africa, particularly in Ghana, Cote d'Ivoire, and Senegal. Founded in 2013 by Hugh Whalan and Nate Heller, PEG aims to improve the quality of life for its customers by offering financing for solar home systems. This financing model allows households to transition from expensive and polluting fuel sources, such as kerosene, to sustainable solar energy, which not only enhances their living conditions but also serves as a long-term asset. PEG's solar systems provide access to better lighting, mobile phone charging, and appliances like radios and televisions, contributing to a more sustainable and efficient energy solution for underserved communities. Headquartered in Accra, Ghana, PEG is dedicated to promoting renewable energy and improving the standard of living for its customers through innovative financing solutions.

Careers and Lime of Mali (CCM) is a Malian company specialized in the production and marketing of quick lime and agricultural lime.

Tincy Boulangerie is an industrial bakery that produces and distributes bread to consumers in Cotonou. It distributes its product through a shop, a network of 24 kiosks, more than 50 shopkeepers and professionals from hostelry and restauration sectors. The bakery is launched in 2009. Initially conceived as a simple marketing exercise, the project proved to be a real success. In 2010, the turnover of the bakery exceeded the one of the consulting firm. Gatien Adjaboni is deeply involved in this new activity and has notably launched the National Association of Bakers of Benin, which gathers a dozen of professionals and represents to this day the only union in the sector.

PEG is an asset financing company that specializes in providing Pay As You Go solar energy products to off-grid customers in West Africa, particularly in Ghana, Cote d'Ivoire, and Senegal. Founded in 2013 by Hugh Whalan and Nate Heller, PEG aims to improve the quality of life for its customers by offering financing for solar home systems. This financing model allows households to transition from expensive and polluting fuel sources, such as kerosene, to sustainable solar energy, which not only enhances their living conditions but also serves as a long-term asset. PEG's solar systems provide access to better lighting, mobile phone charging, and appliances like radios and televisions, contributing to a more sustainable and efficient energy solution for underserved communities. Headquartered in Accra, Ghana, PEG is dedicated to promoting renewable energy and improving the standard of living for its customers through innovative financing solutions.

Trianon Homes is a real estate development company based in Libreville, Gabon, specializing in the construction of residential and infrastructure projects across Africa. The company operates primarily in major cities including Dakar, Abidjan, Cotonou, Douala, and Libreville. Trianon Homes emphasizes meticulous site selection and adheres to high construction standards, ensuring attention to detail throughout every phase of project design and execution.

Trianon BTP Gabon ("Trianon") is a construction company created in 2012 by a team of young Gabonese professionals , trained and with a solid professional experience in France. At its creation, Trianon took the challenge to position itself as the missing link in the construction industry in Gabon: a company combining the agility of a small structure (allowing it to recover medium-sized contracts) and The seriousness of a structured group (offering all the guarantees a customer can expect). After a year of activity, Trianon demonstrated the viability of its model. The company generated a turnover of € 1 million during the financial year and imposed itself on public and private clients reputed to be demanding (Société Nationale Immobilière, French Ministry of Defense, French Ministry of Foreign Affairs ).

Voltacars Rental Services Limited, established in 2003 and headquartered in Accra, Ghana, specializes in long-term vehicle rental and fleet management for businesses and institutions across West Africa, specifically in Ghana, Ivory Coast, and Senegal. The company offers a diverse range of new multi-brand vehicles, including sedans, 4x4s, pick-up trucks, minibuses, and small trucks. Voltacars provides a comprehensive service that includes all-risk insurance, ongoing maintenance, and technical support throughout rental contracts that typically last between 12 to 48 months. In the event of an accident, the company ensures a smooth insurance and repair process, offering clients replacement vehicles during maintenance periods. Additionally, Voltacars enhances its service with options such as drivers, tracking systems, and pan-African insurance, all supported by 24/7 telephone assistance for troubleshooting.

LEGENI is the first private laboratory for geothermic and environmental studies in Niger. These studies (materials and sands tests, environmental impacts studies) are essential for the professionalization of the country construction field. Until 2006, Niger had only one public under-equipped laboratory. Since its creation in 2004, LEGENI took a leading position thanks to the quality of its equipments and services. The company grew quickly mainly due to mineral investments in the north of the country.

Banque de Développement des Comores, established in 1982, is a development bank aimed at fostering economic growth in the Comoros. It was founded with the support of the Union of the Comoros, the French Agency for Development, and the European Investment Bank. The bank primarily focuses on financing medium-term production activities to stimulate investment and development in the region. After facing significant challenges in its early years, the bank underwent a transformation in 2008 with the help of a technical assistance mission funded by the French Agency for Development, which led to the implementation of a new credit policy. Since 2010, the bank has achieved profitability and has expanded its operations, enhancing its role in the Comorian economy through traditional banking services while staying committed to its core mission of promoting investment.

Bakou Logistics S.A. is a logistics service provider based in Bobo-Dioulasso, Burkina Faso, specializing in a comprehensive range of transport and customer-specific logistics services throughout West Africa. Established in 2006, the company offers cargo transportation, fleet services, bulk and tanker services, as well as value-added services including warehousing and distribution. Bakou Logistics focuses on optimizing transport and supply management for its clients, ensuring quality, safety, efficiency, and durability in its operations. The company employs advanced information systems and geolocation technology for real-time tracking of trucks and goods, while prioritizing security to enhance service reliability and client satisfaction.

OXUS is a global group of microfinance institutions created in 2005 at the initiative of ACTED, a leading French international NGO. OXUS currently runs 4 affiliated MFIs in Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan, Afghanistan and the Democratic Republic of Congo. OXUS Development Network (ODN), the services company set up by OXUS, runs the group and provides technical assistance and investment services to the OXUS MFIs and OXUS Holding. ODN is based in Paris, France. Created in 2007 as a financial holding company, OXUS Holding holds the equity shares of OXUS institutions and receives the funds raised for the group.

Carrières du Moungo SA is a company based in Douala, Cameroon, that specializes in the production and sale of sand, crushed gravel, and ready-mix concrete. It operates three sites where it extracts and distributes high-quality raw materials essential for construction projects in the region. Through its operations, Carrières du Moungo plays a significant role in supporting the construction industry in Cameroon by providing reliable and durable building materials.

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.

Nutrizaza SA, a social company, develops a network of baby restaurants, hotelin-jazakely. The company also sells baby food completing mother’s milk, Koba Aina, to the maximum of families, mainly poor families. The company was founded in 2012 and is based in Madagascar.

ACEP Madagascar SA is a prominent microfinance institution based in Antananarivo, Madagascar, established in 2009. It focuses on providing financial services such as credit, savings, and insurance to micro companies and small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that are often excluded from traditional financial systems due to their non-solvability. As one of the oldest microfinance institutions in the country, ACEP Madagascar operates a network of six regional branches and 42 agencies, which facilitates access to its financial products for a diverse customer base. In addition to financial services, ACEP Madagascar also offers mutual health benefits and money transfer services, contributing actively to the economic development of the region by enabling clients to grow their businesses efficiently.

Sofamac SA is a manufacturer based in Dakar, Senegal, specializing in the production of terracotta tiles and clay bricks. Founded in 2012, the company focuses on producing clay construction materials primarily for local use. With a commitment to quality, Sofamac aims to meet the demands of the construction industry in its region.

Delta Irrigation SA, established in 2012 and based in Saint-Louis, Senegal, specializes in the design, manufacture, and marketing of hydraulic systems for the agriculture industry. The company offers a range of products including pumps, filters, pivot systems, and sprinklers, all aimed at enhancing irrigation and water treatment processes. In addition to product sales, Delta Irrigation provides education, installation, and maintenance services, helping clients optimize water usage for agricultural purposes. Through its comprehensive approach, the company supports efficient water management in the region's farming practices.

Fides Microfinance Senegal is a microfinance institution dedicated to offering financial services to both urban and rural populations in northern Senegal. With its headquarters in St. Louis, the institution provides a range of services, including solidarity and individual loans, savings, insurance, and mobile banking. It has established offices in Luga and Touba, with plans to open an additional agency annually in the northern region, which currently has limited financial offerings compared to Dakar. Fides Microfinance focuses on supporting previously unbanked micro-entrepreneurs, helping them to develop self-employment strategies. Additionally, the institution specializes in financing small agricultural equipment, such as motor pumps and irrigation systems, contributing to the growth of local economies. With the backing of FIDES consultants, Fides Microfinance aims to strengthen microfinance initiatives in rural areas.

CAT LOGISTICS performs customs clearance and freight transport. The company manages goods and shipping from their arrival in one of the sub-regional ports directly to the client. It has subsidiaries in the three coastal countries of the region: Cotonou in Benin, Tema in Ghana and Lome in Togo. CAT LOGISTICS has experienced very rapid growth in business volume since 2008, supported by major contracts including AREVA and the World Food Program (WFP). It operates in a particularly buoyant market with oil and mining large-scale investments. It is the only Nigerian-founded company of this size that remains independent from international firms. In 2013-2014, CAT partnered with the UN for the peace keeping mission in Mali. The company loaded equipment, vehicles and over goods from Abidjan port in Ivory Coast to the Niger River and Gao in Mali.

Duopharm, established in 2003 through the merger of nearly 150 Senegalese pharmacists, operates as a distributor of pharmaceutical products in Senegal. The company has significantly impacted the local pharmaceutical landscape by leveraging a proximity marketing strategy. Operating within a highly competitive market dominated by European multinational firms, Duopharm benefits from the robust growth of the Senegalese pharmaceutical sector, which has seen health spending per capita rise sharply since the early 2000s. The number of drugstores in the country has doubled since 1999, contributing to an annual market growth rate of approximately 6%. Duopharm supplies private pharmacies and drugstores, and also promotes its products through mobile and online channels, adapting to the evolving landscape of pharmaceutical distribution.

NoMAD (Le Nouveau Modèle Africain de Distribution), imports goods and offers a wholesale self-service to professionals in Benin. Nomad is now the main provider for traditional groceries and local minimarkets. In 2008, Nomad signed a master-franchise agreement with the French distribution group Casino. Since then, it undertakes the brand implementation in local stores in Benin. Nomad found its place in a market shared between family monopoles destined to the upper-class and the expatriates on one hand and informal corner shops on the other.

CAROTECH Benin produces outside tiles, pavement blocks and other construction cement-based inputs. These are processed without any thermal energy. Carotech’s sector of activity is lifted by a swelling urban expansion in Benin and various state programs to renovate public infrastructures. The products are addressed to a diversified clientele: individuals, public collectivities, private companies.

Kawtal is an agribusiness company based in Cameroon, specialized in corn production. In 2009, I&P acquired 40% of SAGEX, an agribusiness company producing corn on a fully-mechanized and rationalized processing plant. In 2014, Sagex merged with Kawtal Ndmeri, a neighboring exploitation in order to double the production and start processing baby feeding flours. Though agriculture is a key sector to Cameroon’s economy (up to 40% of the GDP), it suffers from a lack of mechanization and production rationalization which affects its profitability and production volumes. Thus, local corn farming is highly insufficient to cover the current market needs. Cameroon is every year a net corn importer, which implies high costs for local consumers because of transportation and importation costs. Kawtal intends to fill the needs of this local market with a better-mastered production and distribution chain. Kawtal has developed a partnership with the Ministry of Agriculture, so as to enhance the agricultural potential of the region.

PhileoL is a Malagasy company established in the south of the island where it breeds and transforms ricin seeds into oil. After transformation the oil is exported abroad to be used in cosmetic and industry. Phileol brings at stake a strong social and environmental impact while collaborating with more than 700 families to collect and grow the seeds, ensuring them strong revenue and steady employment while the region remains one of the poorest of the island. With regards to this social project, Phileol has elaborated and signed a Social Code while collaborating with many institutional actors and NGOs like the WWF, the UNPD or else EFA, a local initiative to enhance social improvement in rural areas. Besides, Phileol is also committed in valuating southern rural lands with various projects consisting in clearing and cultivating them.

Saphar, a Nigerian company established in 1999, is the third largest pharmaceutical distributor in the country, after two subsidiaries of international groups. The company supplies the rural and public hospitals in Niger with generics. The project initially aimed to improve the offer in these underserved areas.

ACEP Cameroun S.A. is a microfinance institution established in 1999, based in Douala, Cameroon. It was initiated by the Government of Cameroon with support from the European Union and the Agence Française de Développement, transitioning from a project to a public limited company in 2005. ACEP Cameroun focuses on providing micro credit lines to foster the growth of very small enterprises, primarily in urban areas, and offers funding options to a diverse clientele including public officials, retirees, and business groups. The institution operates within the ACEP International network, utilizing methods and technologies developed by ACEP Développement, and has expanded its reach through subsidiaries in Senegal and Madagascar.