Investors in Francophone Africa

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Proparco

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.
Made 8 investments in Francophone Africa

Launch Africa Ventures

Launch Africa is a venture capital firm founded in 2020 and based in Ebene, Mauritius. The firm focuses on addressing the capital constraints faced by seed stage tech startups across the African continent. By investing in companies at the seed and pre-series A stages, Launch Africa aims to support the growth and development of innovative businesses in the region, fostering a vibrant entrepreneurial ecosystem.
Made 8 investments in Francophone Africa

Saviu Ventures

Saviu Ventures is a venture capital firm established in 2018 and headquartered in Abidjan, Ivory Coast. The firm specializes in supporting early-stage startups across Africa, making minority investments primarily in seed, early, and later-stage companies. Saviu focuses on sectors such as commercial products, commercial services, retail, E-Commerce, FinTech, and mobility, aiming to foster innovation and growth within the African entrepreneurial landscape. Through its dual role as a venture capital fund and company builder, Saviu Ventures seeks to empower startups and drive economic development in the region.
Made 17 investments in Francophone Africa

Belgian Investment Company for Developing Countries

The Belgian Investment Company for Developing Countries (BIO) is an economic development agency located in Brussels, Belgium, founded in 2001. Its primary goal is to foster a robust private sector in developing and emerging countries, facilitating access to sustainable growth and development. BIO directly invests in private sector projects, contributing significantly to the socio-economic development of the host countries. The agency's mandate emphasizes specific geographical targets, diverse financing tools, and a strong focus on the impact of its investments on development, aligning with international development goals. The management of BIO's assets is overseen by its executive management team, ensuring that its initiatives effectively support sustainable economic progress in the regions it serves.
Made 7 investments in Francophone Africa

Africinvest

AfricInvest, founded in 1994 and based in Tunis, Tunisia, is a prominent private equity investment firm and part of the Integra Group. With a dedicated focus on North Africa and Sub-Saharan Africa, AfricInvest employs 66 professionals across seven offices and manages approximately USD 1 billion across 16 funds. The firm has a strong track record of investing in small and medium enterprises in various high-growth sectors, including financial services, agribusiness, consumer/retail, education, and healthcare. Since its inception, AfricInvest has invested in 135 companies across 25 African countries, leveraging a broad network of executives to enhance its investment strategies. The firm is also an active advocate for the private equity industry, having co-founded the African Venture Capital Association and other regional initiatives aimed at promoting investment in Africa.
Made 9 investments in Francophone Africa

International Finance Corporation

International Finance Corporation (IFC), established in 1956 and headquartered in Washington, District of Columbia, is the private equity and venture capital arm of The World Bank Group. It focuses on fostering sustainable economic growth in developing countries by financing private sector investments and mobilizing capital in international financial markets. IFC provides a wide range of financial products, including loans, equity, quasi-equity, and advisory services, targeting sectors such as agriculture, forestry, financial services, education, healthcare, infrastructure, manufacturing, retail, tourism, and technology. The organization aims to support businesses and financial institutions in emerging markets to create jobs, improve corporate governance, and enhance environmental performance. IFC typically invests between $1 million and $100 million, often taking minority stakes but preferring majority ownership in its portfolio companies. It does not engage directly in the management of its investments and usually exits through domestic stock markets or other arrangements after several years. By focusing on initiatives that benefit underserved communities, IFC contributes to local economic development and improves the quality of life for people in developing regions.
Made 11 investments in Francophone Africa

TLG Capital

TLG Capital is a private investment firm established in 2009 and headquartered in London, specializing in growth capital investments, primarily in Sub-Saharan Africa. The firm is dedicated to empowering entrepreneurs in frontier markets and emphasizes the importance of impact creation alongside financial success. TLG Capital focuses on sectors that benefit from the growing African consumer market, including healthcare, finance, consumer goods, and real estate. Their investment strategy encompasses a range of approaches, including direct minority and majority stake investments, secondary opportunities, and distressed fund restructurings. TLG Africa, a permanent capital investment vehicle, actively seeks board representation and minority protections for its investments. Notable projects include a WHO pre-approved pharmaceutical plant in Uganda and various healthcare facilities in West Africa. TLG Capital's commitment to social and developmental impact has earned it multiple awards, including recognition for significant deals in the private equity sector.
Made 2 investments in Francophone Africa

Haskè Ventures

Haskè Ventures is a venture builder and capital investment firm established in 2021 and headquartered in Dakar, Senegal. The firm is dedicated to transforming the startup landscape in the Francophone Africa region by investing in innovative businesses. With a focus on fostering entrepreneurship and supporting the growth of emerging companies, Haskè Ventures aims to contribute to the economic development of the area by providing both financial resources and strategic guidance.
Made 1 investments in Francophone Africa

British International Investment

British International Investment is a development finance institution and impact investor based in London, established in 1948 and wholly owned by the UK Government. The organization aims to foster economic growth in Africa and South Asia by supporting the development of businesses and job creation. It provides various forms of financial assistance, including debt, equity capital, and mezzanine financing, both directly and through intermediaries. The firm targets multiple sectors, including distribution, education, consulting, logistics, electronics, and healthcare, to promote sustainable development and economic resilience in the regions it serves.

VestedWorld

VestedWorld is an early-stage venture capital firm based in Chicago, Illinois, founded in 2014. The firm focuses on investing in emerging market companies, specifically in Sub-Saharan Africa, that demonstrate the potential for competitive financial returns while contributing to local growth and development. VestedWorld's investment strategy includes targeting sectors such as agribusiness, consumer products and services, healthcare, fintech, and renewable energy, among others. The firm typically invests between $0.2 million and $2 million per company. In addition to providing capital, VestedWorld actively engages in corporate governance and offers strategic and operational assistance to support the businesses in which it invests.
Made 3 investments in Francophone Africa

Helios Investors II

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.
Made 8 investments in Francophone Africa

Adenia Partners

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.
Made 10 investments in Francophone Africa

Adiwale Partners

Adiwale Partners is a private equity firm based in Abidjan, Ivory Coast, founded in 2016. The firm focuses on investments in mid-sized companies across various consumer-driven sectors, including education, healthcare, transportation, logistics, IT and internet services, construction, pharmaceuticals, agri-processing, and chemicals, primarily within West Africa. Adiwale Partners typically invests between €3 million and €10 million, often taking minority ownership stakes and seeking board seats in the companies they support. The founders of the firm bring over thirty years of combined experience in private equity and asset management from Africa, Europe, and the United States, having completed numerous investments across diverse industries. Adiwale Partners aims to deliver high returns to institutional investors while providing portfolio companies with access to local expertise and international best practices to help them expand into new markets.
Made 2 investments in Francophone Africa

Sarama Resources

Sarama Resources Ltd. is an exploration-stage company focused on the acquisition, exploration, and development of mineral properties, primarily targeting gold deposits in West Africa. The company holds significant exploration landholdings in Burkina Faso, Liberia, and Mali. Its key projects include the Sanutura project, the Karankasso project, and the Koumandara project, each aimed at advancing its goal of discovering and developing valuable mineral resources in the region.

SIDI

SIDI is a principal investment firm specializing in providing medium-term financing to rural Microfinance Institutions and small producer businesses active in fair trade, organic products and food production. The firm seeks to invest in microfinance institutions (MFIs) providing financial services to micro and small entrepreneurs excluded from banks’ services; smallholder producer organisations and rural SMEs (OP/SMEs) , that are selling on national - regional or international markets (including fair trade and organic export markets). Though the firm prefers to invest in Tier 2 microfinance institutions, it may make a limited number of investments, essentially in the form of equity, in Tier 1 and Apex microfinance institutions. It seeks to invest in Africa with 75 percent of the portfolio to be invested in Sub-Saharan Africa and the Indian Ocean and the other 25 percent in North Africa. The firm seeks to invest at least 50 percent of its funds in rural areas and 20 percent of its funds to Producers’ organizations and SMEs. The firm typically invests in the form of equities, loans, and guarantees. SIDI was created in 1983 and is based in Paris, France.

Development Partners International

Development Partners International (DPI) is a prominent private equity firm based in London, established in 2007 by Miles Morland and Runa Alam. The firm focuses on investing in growing companies across Africa and manages over $1.1 billion in assets through two private equity funds. DPI has built a diverse portfolio of 19 companies operating in various sectors, including telecommunications, financial services, healthcare, agri-business, mining, and renewable energy, among others. With a team that boasts over 100 years of combined experience in African investments, DPI's investment professionals are entirely African, with over 40% of the team being women. This strong local presence equips DPI with the necessary knowledge and networks to identify and execute investment opportunities throughout the continent.
Made 4 investments in Francophone Africa

XSML

XSML is an investment management firm established in 2008, specializing in private equity and debt investments in small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) across Central and East Africa. Based in Amsterdam, the firm focuses on providing growth capital through a combination of debt and equity investments. XSML aims to foster the development of small businesses into larger enterprises, targeting sectors such as business services, education, healthcare, communication, and technology. With a portfolio totaling USD 65 million under management, XSML seeks to capitalize on the potential of frontier markets in the region.
Made 8 investments in Francophone Africa

Factor[e] Ventures

Factor[e] Ventures is a venture capital firm established in 2003, headquartered in Fort Collins, Colorado, with an additional office in Nairobi, Kenya. The firm focuses on early and seed-stage investments in emerging markets, particularly in East Africa and India, although it is open to opportunities in other regions. Factor[e] Ventures targets disruptive technologies that address critical challenges in energy, agriculture, mobility, waste, and sanitation. The firm typically invests between 250,000 and 750,000 in equity to support innovative solutions that promote sustainable development. By bridging the gap between philanthropic and commercial investors, Factor[e] Ventures aims to foster market-driven approaches to de-carbonized development in some of the world's fastest-growing markets.
Made 3 investments in Francophone Africa

Firefinch

Firefinch Ltd. is an Australia-based mineral exploration company focused on gold mining and lithium development. It operates primarily in Mali, where it manages two key assets: the Morila Gold Mine and the Goulamina Lithium Project. The Morila segment encompasses various activities, including mining, development, and exploration at the Morila Gold Project, while the Mali Exploration segment is dedicated to the exploration and evaluation of lithium and gold resources in the region. Through these operations, Firefinch aims to leverage the mineral wealth of Mali to enhance its business prospects.

The EuroMena Funds

The EuroMena Funds is a prominent private equity firm based in Beirut, Lebanon, established in 2005. It specializes in investing in emerging markets within the Middle East and Africa region, focusing on sectors such as consumer goods, retail, food and beverage, agriculture, education, energy, financial services, insurance, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, and information technology. With a strong track record of successful investments, the firm aims to support the growth and development of businesses across these diverse industries.
Made 1 investments in Francophone Africa

Janngo

Janngo is a venture capital firm and startup studio established in 2018, headquartered in Abidjan, Ivory Coast, with an additional office in Paris, France. The firm specializes in investing in small and medium enterprises across various stages, including seed, startup, early venture, mid venture, late venture, and emerging growth. Janngo focuses on the digital ecosystem sector, targeting high-growth industries such as fashion, agriculture, media, education, finance, technology, and healthcare. The firm aims to build, grow, and invest in pan-African digital champions that demonstrate proven business models and inclusive social impact. By providing business support and digital platforms, Janngo enables SMEs to scale and thrive in the competitive landscape.
Made 2 investments in Francophone Africa

Phatisa

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.
Made 4 investments in Francophone Africa

AVZ Minerals

AVZ Minerals is an Australia-based mineral exploration company focused on lithium, tin, tantalum, and associated minerals. The company holds a 100% interest in the Manono Extension project, which encompasses two exploration permits covering 242.25 square kilometers in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). Additionally, AVZ Minerals has a 75% interest in the Manono project, located in southern DRC, which spans approximately 188 square kilometers. The company also explores and develops iron ore, base metals, and rare earth metals in Namibia. AVZ Minerals is headquartered in West Perth, Australia.

Ecosystem Integrity

The Ecosystem Integrity Fund is a private equity and venture capital firm founded in 2010 and based in San Francisco, California, with additional offices in Los Angeles and New York. The firm focuses on making impact investments in early to late-stage companies that promote environmental sustainability. Its investment areas include renewable energy, resource efficiency, waste management, land and species conservation, and agricultural innovation, among others. The Ecosystem Integrity Fund aims to demonstrate that achieving financial returns can align with positive environmental impacts. Typically, the firm invests between $0.5 million and $5 million in projects and companies that address threats to ecosystem integrity, such as contamination and land degradation. It seeks to contribute to the transformation of major industries toward more sustainable practices, reflecting a broader movement within the economy that prioritizes efficiency and reduced toxicity.
Made 1 investments in Francophone Africa

Fanisi

Fanisi Venture Capital Fund S.C.A., SICAV-SIF is a private equity and venture capital firm established in 2009 by the Norwegian Investment Fund for Developing Countries and Amani Capital Limited. Based in Nairobi, Kenya, it manages a fund of US$50 million and focuses on early and growth-stage investments in sectors such as agri-business, healthcare, consumer products, and education. Fanisi aims to tap into market segments that have been largely overlooked by other venture capital funds in East Africa, particularly in Kenya, Tanzania, Rwanda, and Uganda. The firm's investment strategy is centered on identifying businesses with significant growth potential, contributing to the development of the region's economy.
Made 2 investments in Francophone Africa

Global Li-Ion Graphite

Global Li-Ion Graphite Corp. is an exploration stage company focused on acquiring, exploring, and developing graphite properties in Canada and Madagascar. The company holds an option agreement to acquire a 100% interest in the Madagascar Graphite property, which consists of three mining permits totaling 4,375 hectares. Additionally, it is involved in the Neuron Graphite project in Manitoba and the MVZ Silver-Gold mine property in Chihuahua, Mexico, which covers 1,200 hectares. Global Li-Ion also has interests in the Lac de Gras properties, comprising three mineral leases in Yellowknife, Northwest Territories, totaling 1,632.91 hectares. The company aims to supply the growing energy storage industry, as graphite is a key component in lithium-ion batteries. Incorporated in 2014 and based in Vancouver, Canada, Global Li-Ion Graphite Corp. was previously known as Thelon Diamonds Ltd. before rebranding in July 2017.

Actis

Actis is an investment firm founded in 2004, specializing in growth markets across Africa, Asia, and Latin America. With its headquarters in London, Actis employs over 200 professionals, including approximately 120 investment experts, and operates from 16 offices globally. The firm has raised around US$14 billion since its inception and currently invests in about 70 companies, which collectively employ over 116,500 people. Actis focuses on a multi-asset strategy encompassing private equity, energy, infrastructure, and real estate. Its investment approach emphasizes "south-south" collaboration, leveraging local insights and sector expertise to deliver responsible, competitive returns. The firm targets various sectors, including energy infrastructure, digital infrastructure, and consumer services, while also prioritizing impact investments that contribute positively to communities and the environment.
Made 6 investments in Francophone Africa

Man Capital

Man Capital is the private equity fund and investment arm of the Mansour Group, established in 2010 and headquartered in London. The firm focuses on a range of investment strategies, including private equity, growth equity, real estate, and asset management. It aims to invest in various sectors such as business products and services, consumer products and services, energy, healthcare, information technology, infrastructure, life sciences, technology, and oil and gas. Man Capital primarily targets opportunities in Canada, seeking to leverage its expertise across these diverse industries.
Made 1 investments in Francophone Africa

Ventures Platform

Ventures Platform Ltd. is a venture capital firm based in Abuja, Nigeria, with an additional office in Lagos. Founded in 2016, the firm focuses on early-stage investments, including seed and growth capital, primarily in technology companies operating in Africa and Asia. Ventures Platform aims to support bold entrepreneurs by investing in markets with positive offline indicators. The firm typically invests in 10-15 companies during its acceleration program, with investment periods lasting around 16 weeks. Additionally, it considers fund of fund investments in venture capital funds across various industries.
Made 2 investments in Francophone Africa

GoviEx Uranium

GoviEx Uranium Inc. is a mineral resources company based in Vancouver, Canada, focusing on the acquisition, exploration, and development of uranium projects in Africa. The company holds an 80% interest in the Madaouela project in north-central Niger, which is its primary asset. Additionally, GoviEx owns 100% interests in the Mutanga project near Lusaka, Zambia, and the Falea project in Mali. The company was established in 2006 and has undergone a name change from Govi High Power Exploration Inc. to GoviEx Uranium Inc. in 2008. GoviEx's strategy centers on advancing its uranium properties, primarily in Niger, while also exploring opportunities in neighboring countries.

Gray Ghost Ventures

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.
Made 1 investments in Francophone Africa

Bushveld Minerals

Bushveld Minerals Limited is an investment holding company focused on the exploration and development of vanadium and other mineral projects in Southern Africa. The company operates primarily through four segments: vanadium and iron ore exploration, coal exploration, vanadium mining and production, and energy. It holds significant interests in several key projects, including Vametco, Brits, Vanchem, and Mokopane, all located in the Northern Limb of the Bushveld Complex in Limpopo, South Africa. Additionally, Bushveld has stakes in the Imaloto coal project in Madagascar and a 60-megawatt power plant, which supports its energy development initiatives. The company aims to establish low-cost, vertically integrated vanadium operations by leveraging its capabilities across the entire value chain, from mining to energy generation. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Johannesburg, Bushveld Minerals is committed to unlocking value for its shareholders through its diverse portfolio of mineral assets.

Standard Chartered

Standard Chartered is a multinational bank headquartered in London, United Kingdom, with a history dating back to 1853. The bank provides a comprehensive range of banking products and services across various regions, including Asia, Africa, Europe, the Americas, and the Middle East. Its operations are segmented into Corporate & Institutional Banking, Retail Banking, Commercial Banking, and Private Banking. Standard Chartered offers services such as current and savings accounts, loans, mortgages, credit cards, and wealth management solutions, including investment and portfolio management. Additionally, the bank provides corporate finance services encompassing structured and project financing, strategic advisory, and trade finance, as well as transaction banking services like cash management and securities services. With a workforce of over 86,000 employees and approximately 1,026 branches, Standard Chartered aims to support individuals, businesses, and governments in achieving their financial goals.
Made 2 investments in Francophone Africa

Norfund

Norfund is a Norwegian government organization founded in 1997, based in Oslo, that focuses on reducing poverty and enhancing economic development in low-income countries. It serves as an active, strategic minority investor, providing risk capital, equity, and loans to businesses in regions where access to financing is limited. Primarily operating in Sub-Saharan Africa, as well as selected areas in Southeast Asia and Central America, Norfund aims to foster sustainable business growth in environments where the private sector is underdeveloped. The organization also invests in small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to further support local economic initiatives. Through its investments, Norfund seeks to create a significant positive impact on the economies of the countries it targets.
Made 4 investments in Francophone Africa

Centamin

Centamin is a mineral exploration, development, and mining company focused on precious metals, primarily gold. Established in 1970 and based in Saint Helier, Channel Islands, the company operates primarily through its flagship Sukari Gold Mine in Egypt, which has been in production since 2009 and is recognized as the first large-scale modern gold mine in the country. The Sukari Gold Mine encompasses a significant area and employs both open-pit and underground mining methods to extract ore, which is processed on-site. In addition to its operations in Egypt, Centamin holds exploration and development projects in Burkina Faso and Côte d’Ivoire, leveraging its experience to pursue further opportunities in the gold sector.
Made 1 investments in Francophone Africa

Sanaga Ventures

Sanaga Ventures is a venture capital firm established in 2011 and based in Amsterdam, Netherlands. The firm focuses on investing in and supporting new and emerging businesses throughout the African continent. Sanaga Ventures provides financial resources and coaching to help its partners develop the capacity needed to achieve financial sustainability and operational growth. By fostering the development of these ventures, Sanaga Ventures aims to contribute to the overall economic advancement of the region.
Made 1 investments in Francophone Africa

Keras Resources

Keras Resources is a mining company focused on the exploration and development of mineral properties in West Africa. The company holds an 85% interest in the Nayega manganese project, which spans 92,390 hectares in northern Togo, and is also engaged in the exploration for cobalt and nickel deposits. Additionally, Keras Resources has a controlling interest in a gold exploration and development portfolio in Australia, allowing it to offer investors exposure to multiple minerals, including manganese, cobalt, and gold. The company was previously known as Ferrex PLC before rebranding in December 2015 and has been incorporated since 2010. Its operations also include phosphate production aimed at the U.S. fertilizer market, contributing to a diverse revenue stream. Keras Resources is headquartered in London, United Kingdom.
Made 1 investments in Francophone Africa

Tana Africa Capital

Tana Africa Capital is a private equity firm based in Mapou, Mauritius, established in 2011. The firm specializes in growth investments and focuses on buyouts in various sectors. Its investment strategy targets companies in fast-moving consumer goods, including food, beverage, and personal care, as well as sectors such as agriculture, retail, logistics, education, healthcare, leisure, manufacturing, and media. Tana Africa Capital aims to drive growth and development in these industries through strategic investments, particularly emphasizing agricultural production and processing.
Made 1 investments in Francophone Africa

Oikocredit

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.
Made 4 investments in Francophone Africa

RENEW

RENEW and the Impact Angel Network are one of the most active private equity investors in Ethiopia and recently expanded to Uganda. RENEW and the IAN seek to become the most successful SME investment firm in Sub-Saharan Africa, investing in hundreds of companies across twenty countries. Their mission is to find, invest and help grow great companies led by visionary leaders.

Oriole Resources

Oriole Resources is a UK-based exploration and development company primarily focused on gold and high-value base metals. The company is actively engaged in early-stage exploration in Cameroon and is advancing the Senala gold project in Senegal, where IAMGOLD has the option to invest significantly for a stake in the project. Oriole Resources holds an 85% interest in the Senala project and has options to earn a 90% interest in the Bibemi and Wapouzé projects in Cameroon. Established in 2004 and formerly known as Stratex International, the company also maintains interests and royalties in various projects across Africa and Turkey, while continuously assessing new opportunities in these regions.

GE Capital

GE Equity is a division of General Electric that focuses on maximizing returns on investment capital through equity investing. It specializes in acquiring minority ownership stakes in established companies with significant growth potential. The division pursues various investment strategies, including growth capital, buy-out co-investments, secondary direct purchases, recapitalizations, and limited partner investments. Leveraging GE's extensive industry knowledge and global reach, GE Equity seeks to identify and capitalize on high-potential opportunities across multiple sectors. By combining financial acumen with operational expertise, GE Equity plays a crucial role in enhancing the overall value of General Electric's investment portfolio.

EXEO Capital

EXEO Capital is a private equity and asset management firm based in Bellville, South Africa, established in 2007. The firm specializes in alternative investments, focusing on venture and mid-market opportunities across various sectors, including food and agribusiness, non-food FMCG, supply chain solutions, health and wellness, private education, household goods, logistics, niche financial services, media, and industrial services. With a reputation for its business-building capabilities, EXEO Capital aims to create value in the companies it invests in, supporting their growth and development in the African market.

Alta Semper Capital

Alta Semper Capital is a private equity firm established in 2015 and headquartered in London, United Kingdom. The firm focuses on investing in selective growth markets across Africa, primarily targeting the consumer goods and healthcare sectors. Recently, Alta Semper announced an $18 million investment in HealthPlus, Nigeria's leading retail pharmacy chain, aimed at expanding its retail presence and strengthening its market position. The healthcare and retail sectors in Nigeria are characterized by increasing demand due to favorable demographics and heightened consumer awareness, despite the challenges posed by a fragmented market and a high prevalence of counterfeit pharmaceuticals. With much of the country's healthcare infrastructure concentrated in urban areas, there remains a significant opportunity for growth in the formal retail market, which is notably underdeveloped compared to the population size. Alta Semper seeks to capitalize on these dynamics by investing in market-leading businesses within defensive sub-sectors of the economy.

Ecobank

Ecobank Transnational Incorporated is a prominent banking institution in Africa, providing a comprehensive range of retail, corporate, and investment banking services. Founded in 1985 and headquartered in Lomé, Togo, Ecobank operates through various segments, including Corporate & Investment Banking, Commercial Banking, and Consumer Banking. Its offerings include current and savings accounts, term deposits, a variety of loans (personal, auto, mortgage), cards, and digital banking services. Additionally, the bank provides services such as bancassurance, remittance, foreign exchange, treasury, cash management, and trade finance. Ecobank caters to a diverse clientele, including individuals, small and medium enterprises, multinational corporations, governmental bodies, and non-governmental organizations. With a vast network of 888 branches and 2,460 ATMs across the continent, Ecobank plays a significant role in the African banking landscape. Its subsidiaries, including Ecobank Nigeria Limited and Ecobank Zimbabwe Limited, further enhance its reach and service offerings in their respective markets.
Made 2 investments in Francophone Africa

H20 Venture Partners

H2O Venture Partners LLP is a venture capital firm based in Oxford, United Kingdom, with an additional office in Kigali, Rwanda. Founded in 2013, the firm specializes in seed, early-stage, and growth capital investments, focusing on transformative technologies across various sectors. H2O Venture Partners primarily targets socially responsible companies in agriculture, healthcare, and environmental sectors, particularly those commercializing disruptive telemedicine and point-of-care technologies. The firm develops investment opportunities from small-scale pilot funding to multi-million dollar investment rounds, emphasizing impact investments that address agricultural, health, and environmental challenges. Additionally, H2O Venture Partners aims to commercialize early-stage technologies from universities and research organizations, collaborating with founder inventors to establish and build value in new companies. While it primarily invests in the South East, South, and Midlands areas of the United Kingdom, the firm remains open to opportunities in other regions.

Octopus Network

Octopus Network is a crypto network designed for launching and operating application-specific blockchains, known as appchains. By significantly reducing the capital required to establish an appchain—from several million dollars to under one hundred thousand dollars—Octopus Network aims to foster innovation in the Web3.0 space. The platform allows developers to customize and optimize various blockchain parameters, including consensus protocols and execution environments, thereby enabling users to choose which appchains to stake on. This creates a free market where appchains can lease necessary security at market prices, enhancing flexibility and scalability for developers and users alike.

Prospect Resources

Prospect Resources Limited is an Africa-focused battery minerals company headquartered in Perth, Australia, with significant operations and exploration activities primarily in Zimbabwe and the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The company specializes in the exploration of lithium and gold deposits, managing several key projects including the Arcadia Lithium Project, Good Days Lithium Project, Penhalonga Gold Project, and Gwanda East Project. The majority of its revenue is generated from its operations in Zimbabwe.

Indiana Resources

Indiana Resources Limited is an Australian exploration company dedicated to the exploration and development of mineral properties, primarily focusing on gold, nickel, and rare earths. The company holds interests in several projects, including the Gawler Craton Gold Project in South Australia, the Ntaka Hill Nickel Project in Tanzania, and various gold projects in Mali, such as the West Mali Gold Project and Koussikoto Ouest Project. Indiana Resources is actively advancing its portfolio of tenements, which encompasses diverse minerals across three key geographical segments: Australia, Tanzania, and Mali. The company, originally established as IMX Resources Limited in 1985, rebranded to its current name in June 2016 and operates from Wembley, Australia.

8 Miles

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.