AfricInvest Group

AfricInvest Group is a prominent private equity and venture capital firm established in 1994, specializing in investments that promote economic growth and development across Africa and Europe. With over $2 billion in assets under management, AfricInvest has invested in more than 180 companies across 35 countries, focusing on sectors such as financial services, agribusiness, consumer/retail, education, and healthcare. The firm operates from 11 offices, including locations in Tunis, Algiers, Cairo, Casablanca, Abidjan, Lagos, Nairobi, London, Paris, Mauritius, and Dubai.

AfricInvest employs a team of over 100 professionals with extensive experience in private equity, venture capital, and private credit. The firm's investment strategy targets small and mid-sized companies at various stages of development, aiming to transform them into regional champions by enhancing their governance, profitability, and sustainability. AfricInvest's approach includes providing growth capital, strategic guidance, and hands-on support to portfolio companies, facilitating their expansion and operational improvements.

Over the years, AfricInvest has demonstrated a strong track record of successful investments and exits, contributing to significant socio-economic development in the regions it serves. The firm's commitment to responsible investment practices is evident through its adherence to the United Nations-backed Principles for Responsible Investment (UNPRI) and participation in the global '2X Challenge,' promoting gender equality in finance. AfricInvest's active involvement in industry associations, such as the African Venture Capital Association (AVCA) and the Emerging Markets Private Equity Association (EMPEA), underscores its dedication to advancing the private equity and venture capital landscape in Africa and beyond.