AfricInvest is an investment and financial services company founded in the early 1990s. It is recognized as one of the African continent’s most experienced private equity investors. AfricInvest employs over 100 professionals across 11 offices. The firm provides its portfolio companies with strategic, financial, technical, and commercial advice, leveraging the extensive knowledge of its team across various sectors. In addition, AfricInvest’s vast network of commercial relationships offers its portfolio companies access to broader expertise and potential partnerships.
AfricInvest has raised over USD 2 billion across 21 funds, with strong support from local and international investors, including leading development finance institutions from the United States and Europe. The firm is deeply involved in promoting the private equity industry in Africa, having co-founded the African Venture Capital Association (AVCA), the Global Private Capital Association (GPCA), and the Euromed Capital Forum.
Over the years, AfricInvest has invested in more than 200 companies across 35 African countries, targeting high-growth sectors such as financial services, agribusiness, consumer/retail, education, and healthcare. Through its broad network of high-quality executives and its extensive sector expertise, AfricInvest continues to drive sustainable growth and development across the African continent.
Investment Amount
$10m – $50m
Target
AfricInvest targets growth-capital investments in small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that are well-positioned in their local markets with the potential to scale up their activities beyond their own country’s borders and become “regional champions.”
Focus Areas
Diverse
