AfricInvest

AfricInvest is a leading pan-African private equity firm founded in the early 1990s. The firm operates as a multi-asset investment platform with over 100 professionals across 11 offices, including 8 locations in Africa, one in France, and representative offices in the United States and United Arab Emirates. AfricInvest has raised $2.3 billion across 22 funds and has invested in more than 230 companies across 38 African countries since its inception. The firm focuses on growth-capital investments in small and medium-sized enterprises with significant potential to scale regionally. AfricInvest has demonstrated particular strength in fintech investments across East and West Africa, backing companies in cross-border payments, vehicle financing, microinsurance, and interoperable payment solutions. The firm typically takes minority or majority positions and maintains a medium to long-term investment horizon of 4-6 years, combining financial and industrial approaches to create value through strengthened management, enhanced governance, and leveraging its extensive African network. Beyond direct investment, AfricInvest has been instrumental in developing Africa's private equity ecosystem, co-founding the African Venture Capital Association and the Global Private Capital Association. The firm benefits from strong support from both local and international investors, including leading development finance institutions in the United States and Europe.