South Suez Capital is a private equity fund of funds manager based in Mauritius, specializing in investments across Africa. Established in 2009, the firm caters to institutional investors, endowments, and high-net-worth individuals, offering them exclusive access to a range of primary, secondary, and direct private market investments. By leveraging a well-established local network, South Suez Capital enables investors to build diversified portfolios focused on the African market. The firm's investment strategy includes targeting commitments to African private equity funds, along with direct investments in operating companies as opportunities arise. Additionally, South Suez Capital maintains a commitment to environmental, social, and governance (ESG) principles in its investment approach.
Proparco is a French government organization established in 1977, dedicated to promoting private sector funding in sustainable development. Based in Paris, the firm focuses on financing and supporting companies and financial institutions across Africa, Asia, Latin America, and the Middle East. Proparco's investment strategy emphasizes key development sectors such as renewable energy, infrastructure, agriculture, health, education, and financial services. The organization aims to strengthen the contributions of private actors towards achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) established by the international community. Proparco finances projects that create jobs, provide essential goods and services, and combat climate change, offering a range of financial instruments including loans, equity, and guarantees. Its interventions are designed to enhance the resilience of communities and promote sustainable economic growth in emerging markets.
The Overseas Private Investment Corporation (OPIC) is a self-sustaining U.S. Government agency that helps American businesses invest in emerging markets. Established in 1971, OPIC provides businesses with the tools to manage the risks associated with foreign direct investment, fosters economic development in emerging market countries, and advances U.S. foreign policy and national security priorities. OPIC helps American businesses gain footholds in new markets, catalyzes new revenues and contributes to jobs and growth opportunities both at home and abroad. OPIC fulfills its mission by providing businesses with financing, political risk insurance, advocacy and by partnering with private equity investment fund managers. OPIC services are available to new and expanding businesses planning to invest in more than 160 countries worldwide. Because OPIC charges market-based fees for its products, it operates on a self-sustaining basis at no net cost to taxpayers. All OPIC projects must adhere to best international practices and cannot cause job loss in the United States.
Investisseurs & Partenaires is an impact investment group focused on supporting African Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs). Established in 2002 by Patrice Hoppenot and currently led by Jean-Michel Severino, I&P has invested in over 90 companies across 16 African countries, spanning various sectors such as health, transport, and microfinance. The organization aims to foster local economic development by providing capital, technical assistance, and strategic support to enhance the growth of its portfolio companies. I&P manages four pan-African funds and sponsors five additional impact funds, with a total of €135 million under management. The team, comprising approximately forty professionals, operates from Paris and seven African offices located in Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Côte d'Ivoire, Ghana, Madagascar, Niger, and Senegal. Through its investments, I&P seeks to create long-term employment opportunities and generate significant social, environmental, and governance impacts across the continent.
Founded in 2008, Nordic Microfinance Initiative is a government organisation based in Norway. The organisation works for the empowerment of the poor people and women along with creating jobs and wealth in developing countries.
XSML is an investment fund manager founded in 2008, focusing on frontier markets in Central and East Africa. The firm specializes in identifying and investing in small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with the goal of nurturing their growth into larger businesses. By targeting both private equity and debt investment opportunities, XSML aims to support the development of the local economy and enhance the commercial landscape in these regions.
E3 Capital is an investment firm that focuses on enhancing energy access in Sub-Saharan Africa. It serves as an advisor to the Energy Access Venture Fund, which is dedicated to financing entrepreneurial businesses that tackle the region's electrification challenges through innovative technologies and business models. The fund is supported by Schneider Electric, a leading energy management company, along with various public-sector investors. E3 Capital aims to promote sustainable energy solutions to address the significant energy access gap in Sub-Saharan Africa.
CDC Group, established in 1948, is the UK’s Development Finance Institution wholly owned by the government. Its primary mission is to foster business development in Africa and South Asia, aiming to create jobs and improve living conditions in some of the world’s most impoverished regions. CDC invests strategically in sectors where job creation is most needed, including manufacturing, agribusiness, infrastructure, financial institutions, construction, health, and education. By supporting businesses in these areas, CDC seeks to stimulate economic growth and enhance the private sector in regions where it is often underdeveloped. Through its portfolio, which includes numerous investee businesses, CDC has demonstrated a significant impact on job creation and local economies, contributing to tax revenues and ultimately improving the lives of individuals in the communities it serves.
The International Finance Corporation (IFC) is a member of The World Bank Group that focuses on fostering sustainable economic growth in developing countries through private sector investment. It provides a range of financial services, including loans, equity investments, quasi-equity products, and advisory services aimed at supporting startups and various stages of company development. IFC invests in sectors such as agribusiness, financial services, health, education, infrastructure, global manufacturing, oil and gas, telecommunications, and tourism, with a particular emphasis on projects that promote food security, digital finance, and affordable healthcare. The organization targets investments ranging from $1 million to $100 million, often seeking minority stakes but may also take a majority position in its portfolio companies. IFC aims to create jobs, generate tax revenues, and enhance corporate governance in emerging markets, thus contributing positively to local communities. Established in 1956 and headquartered in Washington, D.C., IFC operates globally with offices across various regions, focusing its efforts on financing projects that align with its mission of improving lives in developing countries.
AfricInvest, founded in 1994 and based in Tunis, Tunisia, is a leading private equity investment firm within the Integra Group. With a focus on small and medium enterprises across Africa, it manages USD 1 billion across 16 funds and employs 66 professionals in seven offices. The firm specializes in high-growth sectors such as financial services, agribusiness, consumer/retail, education, and healthcare, having invested in 135 companies across 25 African countries. AfricInvest benefits from strong support from local and international investors, including prominent development finance institutions. As a co-founder of the African Venture Capital Association and other regional organizations, the firm actively promotes the growth of the private equity industry in Africa. Its extensive network of executives and expertise positions AfricInvest as a significant player in fostering economic development on the continent.
TLG Capital is an award-winning private investment firm dedicated to empowering frontier market entrepreneurs, with a focus on opportunities in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA).TLG firmly believes that impact creation is crucial to sustained financial success. They are committed to tackling persistent challenges and better directing resources towards improving the lives for some of the world’s most vulnerable people. Their investments have had a significantly social, environmental and development impact across Sub-Saharan Africa.TLG Africa Limited is a permanent capital investment vehicle focusing on equity opportunities in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). TLG Africa invests in sectors underpinned by the ‘rise of the African consumer’, such as: healthcare, finance, consumer goods and real estate. These investments include direct minority/majority stake investments, secondary opportunities and distressed fund restructurings. TLG Africa always seeks board representation, along with other minority protections. Notable investments include WHO pre-approved pharmaceutical plant QCIL (Uganda) and healthcare facilities in West Africa. In recognition for their efforts, their deals have won multiple awards including ‘Landmark Deal of the Decade’ in 2012 and 'Frontier Deal of the Year' in 2014 from Private Equity Africa.
Actis is a prominent investment firm specializing in growth markets across Africa, Asia, and Latin America. Established in 2004, it has raised $14 billion and employs over 200 people, including around 120 investment professionals, across 16 global offices. Actis focuses on a multi-asset strategy that encompasses private equity, energy, infrastructure, and real estate. The firm is committed to responsible investing, leveraging local knowledge and sector expertise to drive competitive returns. Its investment philosophy emphasizes "south-south" relationships, fostering collaboration and knowledge-sharing between emerging markets. Actis manages various funds targeting sectors such as financial services, education, health, energy, and real estate, with a strong emphasis on impact investing. The firm has a significant footprint in approximately 70 companies worldwide, creating over 116,500 jobs.
Oikocredit is a financial institution established in 1968 and based in the Netherlands. It focuses on empowering individuals and communities by providing funding to the microfinance sector, fair trade organizations, cooperatives, and small to medium enterprises. Oikocredit aims to create sustainable opportunities for people in need, enabling them to improve their own circumstances through access to financial resources.
Development Partners International (DPI) is a prominent Pan-African private equity firm based in London, established in 2007 by co-founders Miles Morland and Runa Alam. The firm specializes in investing in growing companies throughout Africa and currently manages over $1.1 billion in assets across two private equity funds. DPI has built a strong portfolio, having invested in 19 companies across 27 African countries. The firm's investment team, which has over 100 years of combined experience in African investments, is entirely composed of African professionals, with over 40% of its members being women. This diverse team leverages local knowledge, networks, and language skills to effectively source and execute transactions across the continent.
Phatisa is a private equity and venture capital firm founded in 2002 and headquartered in Mauritius. It specializes in investments in small and medium-sized enterprises, focusing on management buy-outs, expansions, acquisitions, and start-ups. The firm emphasizes sectors such as food and affordable housing across sub-Saharan Africa. Phatisa also invests in real estate projects, primarily targeting affordable and middle-income residential developments alongside mixed-use projects in urban areas. However, it excludes investments in bio-fuels, timber, alcoholic beverages, seed capital, short-term bridging, debt finance, and does not provide grants or soft loans.
Adenia Partners is a private equity firm based in Saint Pierre, Mauritius, founded in 2002. The firm specializes in mid-market investments, targeting promising businesses across various sectors in Sub-Saharan Africa, including agribusiness, manufacturing, financial services, healthcare, consumer goods, and technology. By focusing on these key industries, Adenia Partners aims to foster growth and development in the region's economy. Through strategic investments, the firm seeks to enhance the value of its portfolio companies while contributing to the broader economic landscape in Africa.
Afriland First Bank, founded in 1987 and headquartered in Cameroon, offers a comprehensive range of banking products and services. Its offerings include various deposit accounts, such as savings accounts, corporate and individual current accounts, and foreign currency accounts, alongside Islamic and special deposit accounts. The bank also provides payment solutions, bancassurance, microfinance products, money transfer services, and venture capital funding. Additionally, Afriland First Bank supports its clients with internet, telephone, and SMS banking, as well as ATM services. Serving a diverse clientele that includes large corporations, small businesses, micro-enterprises, and professionals, the bank operates approximately 30 branches across 10 regions in Cameroon and maintains international offices.
Onex Falcon is a private equity firm established in 2000 that specializes in investing subordinated debt and equity capital in middle market companies. The firm typically provides between $25 million and $75 million in capital per transaction, focusing on opportunities that allow for growth and value creation. By targeting mid-market enterprises, Onex Falcon aims to support companies with potential for significant development while managing risk effectively.
Veris Investments Fund is a private equity growth expansion fund managed by Veris Investments. The fund is located in Amsterdam, Netherlands and invests in the Western Africa, Middle Africa, Eastern Africa and Southern Africa. The fund targets investments in the agriculture and food product sectors.
Gray Ghost Ventures (GGV) is an impact investment firm established in 2003 and based in Atlanta, Georgia. The firm is committed to providing market-based capital solutions aimed at improving the lives of underserved populations in emerging markets. GGV primarily focuses on seed-stage and early-stage investments in sectors such as microfinance, social ventures, affordable private education, consumer products, healthcare, information technology, and cleantech. By targeting these areas, GGV seeks to address the needs of low-income communities, particularly in South Asia and Southern Africa, through the application of innovative technologies and sustainable business practices.
Oasis Capital Ghana is an asset management firm based in Accra, established in 2009. The firm specializes in investments in small and mid-sized enterprises (SMEs) throughout Africa, with a particular focus on the education and real estate sectors. While it also considers opportunities in consumer goods and healthcare, its primary objective remains to support the growth and development of SMEs, contributing to economic progress in the region.
Vital Capital Fund, established in 2010 and headquartered in Switzerland, is a private equity fund with a focus on investing in Sub-Saharan Africa. With a capital base of $350 million, the fund aims to enhance community quality of life while delivering substantial financial returns to its investors. The firm’s seasoned team possesses over 30 years of on-the-ground experience across various industries in Africa, having successfully managed billions of dollars in large-scale infrastructure projects. Vital Capital primarily targets infrastructure development, while also emphasizing urban housing, agro-industrial solutions, education, and healthcare. By aligning investment opportunities with the pressing needs of communities, the fund seeks to create a significant impact, improving living standards alongside financial performance.
Tana Africa Capital Managers (Pty) Ltd is a private equity firm investing through its fund Tana Africa Capital specializing in buyouts. The firm seeks to invest in consumer and agriculture sectors including agricultural production and processing of farm produce. Within the consumer sector, it focuses on food, beverage and personal care fast moving consumer goods, building materials, retail, and logistics.
InfraMed Management, founded in 2010 and based in Paris, France, serves as the independent management team for InfraMed Infrastructure, a private equity infrastructure investment fund established under French law. The firm focuses on investing in sustainable urban, energy, and transport infrastructure projects primarily in the Southern and Eastern Mediterranean, particularly in the Near East and North Africa. InfraMed Infrastructure is committed to developing greenfield projects while also considering select brownfield opportunities. Its investment strategy emphasizes socially and environmentally responsible practices, targeting sectors such as energy, transportation, and urban infrastructure, as well as commercial and communication services.
Sapinda Group is a privately-owned investment holding company that specializes in special situation investments. Founded in 2004 by Lars Windhorst, it initially achieved significant profits through strategic investment approaches in various sectors. The company operates through its German subsidiary, Sapinda Deutschland GmbH, which manages a diverse portfolio including public equity, private equity, and global debt. Over the past five years, Sapinda has engaged in transactions exceeding 2 billion EUR, guided by the financial expertise of a prominent South African industrialist family. Following a restructuring in the wake of the 2008 financial crisis, Sapinda resumed its investment activities in 2009 under a new corporate framework, continuing its focus on delivering high returns through opportunistic investments.
Bopa Moruo is a mid-market private equity and private capital firm based in Johannesburg, South Africa. The firm is dedicated to generating long-term capital appreciation by investing in and building strong businesses. Its primary investment vehicle, Bopa Moruo Fund II, focuses on buyout opportunities within the mid-market segment, aiming to enhance value through strategic management and operational improvements.
African Equity Empowerment Investments Limited, formerly known as Sekunjalo Investments Limited, is a private equity firm based in Cape Town, South Africa. Founded in May 1996, it focuses on acquisitions and buyouts across various sectors, including food, fishing, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, information technology, and renewable energy, among others. The firm primarily targets investments in South Africa and internationally in regions such as Asia, Europe, and several African nations. It is a black-owned and black-managed company, with significant revenue generated from its technology segment. African Equity Empowerment Investments is open to acquiring both non-controlling and majority stakes in its target companies, utilizing its balance sheet and personal capital to facilitate investments. The firm maintains a diverse portfolio, reflecting its commitment to empowering economic growth across multiple sectors and regions.
Marathon Oil Corporation is an independent exploration and production company based in the United States, primarily engaged in the extraction and development of oil and natural gas resources. Founded in 1887, the company has a diverse portfolio of exploration activities across several regions, including the United States, Norway, Equatorial Guinea, Poland, Angola, and Iraqi Kurdistan. Within the U.S., Marathon Oil focuses on liquids-rich shale plays, notably the Bakken and Eagle Ford formations. The company also has interests in the Athabasca oil sands in Canada and Waha Oil Company in Libya. As of the end of 2023, Marathon Oil reported net proved reserves of 1.1 billion barrels of oil equivalent and an average net production of 405 thousand barrels of oil equivalent per day, with approximately 70% derived from oil and natural gas liquids and 30% from natural gas. The company's headquarters is located in Houston, Texas.
Tembo Capital Management Limited is a private equity firm based in London, specializing in buyout transactions within the mining sector, particularly in emerging markets. Established in 2009, the firm focuses on investing in private and public natural resource companies, specifically targeting mining projects in regions such as Africa, Australia, Canada, South America, the USA, and the UK. Tembo Capital aims to take influential positions in companies actively developing quality mining assets by enhancing their mineral resources, ore reserves, or production capabilities. The firm typically seeks to establish a diverse portfolio of ten to fifteen investments, committing between $5 million and $30 million per transaction, with a preference for majority stakes. Additionally, Tembo Capital looks for co-investment opportunities to further support junior and mid-tier mining ventures in developing countries. The firm is authorized and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority.
Development Capital Partners, LLC is a principal investment firm specializing in investments in undervalued securities. The firm typically invests in companies doing business in Africa. Development Capital Partners, LLC was founded in 1996 and is based in New York, New York.
Qalaa Holdings S.A.E., founded in 2004 and headquartered in Cairo, Egypt, is a private equity and venture capital firm focused on investments in the Middle East and Africa, particularly in North and East Africa. The firm specializes in growth capital, turnarounds, and leveraged buyouts across various sectors, including energy, cement, agrifoods, transportation, logistics, and mining. With investments totaling approximately $9.5 billion, Qalaa Holdings aims to concentrate on high-growth industries while divesting from non-core assets. The firm typically seeks majority ownership and collaborates with other investors, emphasizing socially responsible investment practices. By prioritizing innovation and sustainability, Qalaa Holdings strives to build businesses that will significantly impact the region's economic future.
Helios Investors II is a private equity fund managed by Helios Investment Partners, established in 2009 and based in Lagos, Nigeria. The fund focuses on investments across Africa, particularly targeting the exploration, production, and refining sectors. Helios Investors II seeks to make impactful investments in areas such as energy, agriculture, and real estate. The firm aims to support growth-stage companies and engage in various investment types, including buyouts and structured investments. With a strong emphasis on the African market, particularly in countries like Nigeria, South Africa, and Kenya, Helios Investors II is committed to fostering economic development through its strategic investment approach.
Silk Invest is a specialist investment manager based in London, established in 2008. The firm concentrates on public and private equity investments, primarily targeting companies in the food and beverages sector within frontier markets. By focusing on these emerging economies, Silk Invest aims to capitalize on growth opportunities that may not be available in more developed markets.
EXEO Capital is an asset management firm established in 2013 that focuses on alternative investments in Africa. The firm specializes in identifying and capitalizing on venture and mid-market investment opportunities, primarily in South Africa. Known for its strong business-building capabilities, EXEO Capital seeks to foster growth in its portfolio companies while delivering value to its investors.
Injaro Investments Limited is a venture capital firm specializing in seed and startup investments. The firm seeks to invest in agriculture small-cap companies based in Africa including West Africa. Injaro Investments Limited was founded in 2009 and is based in Port Louis, Mauritius with additional offices in Accra, Ghana and Abidjan, Ivory Coast.
Old Mutual is an international financial services group that offers a comprehensive range of financial solutions, including life assurance, general insurance, asset management, and banking services. With a history spanning over 175 years, the company serves a diverse clientele, including individuals, small and medium-sized businesses, and corporations across various regions, including Africa, Europe, the Americas, and Asia. Old Mutual provides tailored financial products such as loans, debt consolidation loans, low-cost transactional accounts, and unit trust savings accounts. Additionally, the group is recognized as the largest Africa-domiciled asset manager, managing substantial assets and offering a wide array of investment capabilities. To enhance financial literacy, Old Mutual also conducts workshops aimed at educating clients about financial management.
Founded in 1996, Agape Global Investments is a private equity firm based in Port Louis, Mauritius. The firm seeks to invest in consumer products, consumer services, materials, resources, financial services, energy, information technology, B2B payments, wellness, infrastructure, and technology-based sectors.
8 Miles is a private equity firm established in 2008 and based in London, specializing in investments across various sectors in Africa, including agribusiness, consumer goods, education, energy, financial services, healthcare, industrials, real estate, telecommunications, media, technology, and transport and logistics. The firm focuses on consumer-driven businesses and service providers with strong growth potential. It partners with entrepreneurs and management teams to achieve shared goals, providing both capital and operational expertise. 8 Miles adopts an active ownership approach, participating directly in the transformation of its portfolio companies to enhance performance. The firm's team comprises experienced professionals with a deep understanding of both developed and emerging markets, enabling them to navigate the unique opportunities and challenges present in Africa. Through their investment strategy, 8 Miles aims to generate superior returns while fostering the long-term development of African enterprises.
Greylock Capital Management, LLC is a privately owned hedge fund and investment advisory firm founded in 1997, with headquarters in New York City and additional offices in Singapore and Accra. The firm specializes in alternative asset management, focusing on debt, equity, and hybrid investments in emerging markets. It manages hedge funds and private equity funds for a diverse clientele that includes pension funds, endowments, foundations, fund of funds, and private high net worth investors. Greylock primarily invests in fixed income markets, particularly in high yield debt securities, which encompass both government and corporate securities, as well as engaging in debt restructuring activities.
IFU is a venture capital and private equity firm based in Copenhagen, Denmark, that specializes in providing equity, mezzanine financing, loans, and guarantees to projects in developing countries. Established in 1967, IFU focuses on creating and financing new businesses, joint ventures between Danish companies and local partners, and acquiring existing ventures. The firm primarily invests in sectors such as commercial services, biofuels, renewable energy, and irrigation systems, with a particular emphasis on climate and agribusiness. Investments are targeted at countries with a low gross national income per capita, as defined by specific criteria, and include regions across Africa, Asia, Europe, and Latin America. IFU typically invests between DKK 0.5 million and DKK 100 million and often seeks co-investment opportunities with Danish firms. The firm also supports small and medium-sized enterprises and provides advisory services for business investments in developing markets. With a preference for board membership, IFU aims to exit investments within five to seven years, ensuring a positive return for its stakeholders.
Petroleum Equity is a private equity firm established in 2012 and headquartered in London, specializing in investments in the upstream energy sector outside of North America. The firm aims to become a leading player in this market by focusing on high-quality upstream oil and gas assets. Its investment strategy targets distressed and overlooked assets, emphasizing opportunities for appraisal and early-stage production. Petroleum Equity's team comprises senior industry professionals with over 20 years of experience in technical, operational, financial, and principal investments. The firm typically invests between $75 million and $150 million in each portfolio company, seeking to partner with top-tier management teams in Europe and other regions.
GE Equity, a division of General Electric, focuses on maximizing returns on the company's investment capital through strategic equity investments. Established with a blend of extensive equity investing experience and the operational expertise of GE, the division primarily seeks minority ownership stakes in established companies that exhibit high growth potential. GE Equity emphasizes various investment strategies, including growth capital, buy-out co-investments, secondary direct purchases, recapitalizations, and limited partner investments. The division leverages GE's global reach and industry knowledge to identify and capitalize on promising investment opportunities across diverse sectors.
CapitalWorks is a prominent independent alternative asset manager based in Johannesburg, focusing on Sub-Saharan Africa. The firm caters to a diverse range of partners, including both domestic and international institutional investors, by offering access to a wide array of alternative assets and specialist investment solutions. CapitalWorks manages the CapitalWorks Private Equity Fund I, which targets companies primarily in South Africa, with a particular emphasis on sectors such as energy, metals, minerals, mining, and oil and gas. The fund typically invests a minimum of 15 million USD per company, reflecting its commitment to fostering growth in the region's key industries.
Founded in 2010, Moringa Partnership is a Paris-based firm with an additional office in Geneva. Moringa targets investments in agroforestry projects across Latin America and Sub-Saharan Africa.
Inspired Evolution Investment Management, established in 2007 and based in Cape Town, South Africa, is a private equity and venture capital firm that specializes in sustainable investments in the clean energy and resource efficiency sectors across Sub-Saharan Africa. The firm targets start-up, early-stage, and growth capital investments, primarily in companies with enterprise values ranging from $1.34 million to $15 million. Inspired Evolution focuses on sectors such as renewable energy, water purification, waste management, and sustainable agriculture, while avoiding investments in industries like tobacco, alcohol, and defense. The firm typically seeks to make equity investments between $1.4 million and $14 million, aiming to acquire significant minority or majority stakes and often taking board seats in its portfolio companies. With a dedicated investment team, Inspired Evolution aims to achieve superior returns while prioritizing social equity and ecological integrity. The firm also manages the Evolution One Fund, its first closed-ended third-party investment fund, to facilitate its investment activities in this specialized asset class across Southern Africa and select markets.
Avanz Capital is a private equity firm established in October 2010, headquartered in Bethesda, Maryland, with additional offices in Washington, D.C.; New York; London; Hong Kong; Singapore; and New Delhi. The firm specializes in fund of funds and direct investments, focusing on emerging and frontier markets, particularly in Africa, Latin America, and emerging Asia. Avanz Capital connects global investors with prominent fund managers and companies through its extensive knowledge and local networks. It actively manages investments in private equity funds and engages in complementary direct and secondary investment activities, emphasizing its commitment to fostering economic growth in these regions.
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