AfricInvest Financial Sector Limited

AfricInvest Financial Sector Limited LLC is a private equity fund established in 2007 with the objective of fostering the development of the African financial sector, particularly in less developed and post-conflict regions. The fund focuses on investing in various sub-sectors, including banks—especially smaller SME banks—non-banking financial institutions such as leasing companies, insurance firms, and microfinance institutions, including greenfield projects. By providing mid to long-term capital, the fund aims to enhance financial inclusion and stimulate local economic growth across Sub-Saharan Africa.

The fund's investment strategy is centered on supporting micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) by strengthening the financial institutions that serve them. This approach involves improving governance structures, profitability, and sustainability within these institutions. AfricInvest Financial Sector Limited LLC actively participates in the governance of its portfolio companies, offering strategic guidance and expertise to facilitate their growth and regional expansion. The fund's investments span multiple countries, including Burkina Faso, Kenya, Madagascar, Mali, Mozambique, Nigeria, Rwanda, Uganda, Zambia, and Zimbabwe, reflecting its commitment to enhancing the financial sector's reach and effectiveness across the continent.

Through its investments, AfricInvest Financial Sector Limited LLC has contributed to significant milestones, such as the successful exit from AFG Holding in 2025. This partnership led to a substantial increase in AFG Holding's balance sheet and loan portfolio, demonstrating the fund's impact on transforming regional banking institutions into integrated financial powerhouses. The fund's philosophy emphasizes a hands-on monitoring approach, providing customized know-how to its portfolio companies, thereby fostering sustainable growth and regional integration within the African financial sector.