AfricInvest Group

Thank you Theresa Huth and the ich.tv team for coming to visit us and for your kind words! It was wonderful to collaborate on this project and showcase Landor’s success story.

📣 Exciting Partnership Announcement! AfricInvest and ThirdWay Partners are joining forces to drive climate finance in Africa, focusing on innovative solutions that build environmental and societal resilience. Our partnership aims to address climate adaptation and mitigation in the agrifood value chain, sustainable mobility, and green building sectors. By combining our strengths, we will aim to catalyze climate financing to support sustainable development across the continent. With AfricInvest’s 30-year legacy of investing through innovative structures to support growing businesses with sustainable employment potential and ThirdWay Partners' proven expertise in impact advisory and investment, we are set to create lasting, positive change across Africa. We are thrilled to embark on this journey and make a significant impact on the communities most vulnerable to climate change. #ClimateFinance #SustainableDevelopment #AfricInvest #ThirdWayPartners #GreenFuture #ClimateResilience #Africa Aziz Mebarek Karim Trad Ziad Oueslati Hakim Khelifa Ann Wyman Azza Khalfallah Luisa Carpenter Chaima Ben Mahmoud Gonçalo Neves-Correia Maarten Weehuizen Lucía González Rodríguez-Sahagún Aashna Shah

We’re thrilled to announce that AfricInvest Private Credit (APC) has closed a €9.3 million facility with Oikocredit. This strategic partnership will enable APC to reach an even larger number of African SMEs which are often underserved by mainstream financial institutions. Providing tailored financing solutions and capacity-building initiatives, APC aims to create sustainable growth and development for its portfolio companies and the communities they serve. We extend our heartfelt thanks to Oikocredit for their trust and confidence. To learn more, read the full press release here: https://lnkd.in/dDnPUJNP

AfricInvest is excited to announce its investment in I&M Bank Ltd, a leading financial institution with operations across East Africa. Through the acquisition of British International Investment’s stake in the bank, AfricInvest is building on its investment in I&M Bank Rwanda in 2019 and reinforcing its commitment to fostering financial inclusion in the region. I&M's extensive network and innovative financial solutions cater to micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs), individuals, and corporates. By leveraging our own expertise and I&M’s robust digital infrastructure, AfricInvest aims to drive further innovation, sustainable growth, and to create lasting positive impact in the financial landscape of East Africa. For more details, read the full press release here: https://lnkd.in/dTe2RmUJ

AfricInvest was at GITEX AFRICA in Marrakech last week where we were able to witness Africa's vast potential and celebrate its rapidly evolving #tech ecosystem. Yassine OUSSAIFI, Partner at AfricInvest and Co-Head of the Cathay AfricInvest Innovation Fund (CAIF) took part in a panel on navigating advanced financing and shared his extensive experience investing in Series A and Series B #VC. We also had the pleasure of co-hosting a cocktail with our friends from FMO - Dutch entrepreneurial development bank and Algebra Ventures. A heartfelt thank you to everyone who joined us and made the evening truly special. We look forward to continuing to collaborate with inspiring African entrepreneurs who bring innovative and impactful solutions to the continent! #GITEXAFRICA

A huge thank you to The Carbon Trust for supporting us in our commitment to a Just Net Zero Future. Together, we have built capacity and tools to better evaluate climate risks and opportunities, measure our financed emissions and set science-based targets. Ultimately, these tools enable us to build climate considerations into our investment approach, from initial deal sourcing all the way to exit, and to better support our portfolios in their efforts to address climate challenges an tap into opportunities. #ClimateAction #SustainableFinance #JustNetZero 🌍🌿

We are delighted to announce that Lavanya Anand, Senior Manager at AfricInvest Group, will be speaking at AFSIC - Investing in Africa, 7-9th October 2024. Company Overview: CAIF is a collaboration between global venture firm Cathay Innovation and pan-African private investment firm AfricInvest to invest in highly scalable and ambitious technology companies operating in Africa. The first fund is a €110m vehicle launched in 2019 that invests primarily in Series A and B stage startups. The fund is backed by a diverse pool of globally renowned investors, development finance institutions, leading multinational corporations, and high-net-worth individuals. Register NOW to attend AFSIC – Africa’s Investment Event, 7-9th October 2024. London #afsic #afsic2024 #investinginafrica #africaninvestment #africafinance

Last week, AfricInvest Group had the privilege of participating in the highly anticipated #AVCA2024 conference in Johannesburg. AVCA provides an extraordinary platform to engage and collaborate with fellow investors, as we collectively strive to find new and innovative ways to meet Africa’s financing needs. We extend our heartfelt thanks to the AVCA team for the stellar organisation! 🚀Our Founding and Co-Managing Partner Ziad Oueslati shared engaging insights into the evolving landscape of Private Capital in Africa. Ziad was later presented with the Enabler Award in recognition of his contribution towards the development of a more inclusive and accessible PE ecosystem. 💡Khaled Ben Jilani, co-head of the Financial Inclusion Vehicle (FIVE) and Cathay AfricInvest Innovation Fund (CAIF), took part in a panel offering a forward-looking perspective on the VC sector. 🧬Skander Oueslati, Chief Investment Officier and deputy MD spoke about untapped opportunities within the realm of healthcare financing across the continent. ⚕️At the IFC Africa Equity Forum, Jordan Filko, Investment Officer at our Transform Health Fund (THF) participated in an enlightening panel on investing in Healthcare, and more specifically in the Pharma value chain. 💃🏻We had the pleasure of hosting the 20th Anniversary Gala Dinner and extend our sincere gratitude to all who attended the event. Overall, we are incredibly proud to be part of this dynamic industry and look forward to continuing working with our partners to create impactful investment opportunities in #Africa. #PrivateEquity #VentureCapital #Partnership Ann Wyman George Odo Ilona R. Faisal Jiwa Patricia Rinke Henry Rahmann Patrick Herrmann Ben Zwinkles

🎙 Hear Skander Oueslati, Chief Investment Officer & Deputy Managing Director, AfricInvest Group, speak on #AVCA2024 Stream 1(a): When Health is Wealth: Unlocking Opportunities for Healthcare Financing in Africa View the agenda: https://lnkd.in/eGk9-ndj

🎙Hear Khaled Ben Jilani, Senior Partner of AfricInvest Group, speak at the #AVCA2024 VC Summit in less than 2 weeks! He will be joining Panel 2: Seasons Change: Lessons Learned in Winter and the Path Forward to Spring Secure your space today: https://lnkd.in/enutSxD