Cauris Management
Cauris Management, established in 1996, is a private equity firm headquartered in Abidjan, Ivory Coast, with an additional office in Lomé, Togo. The company specializes in mid-market and growth-oriented investments, focusing on financial services companies across Francophone West Africa. Cauris Management invests in startups, growth capital, acquisitions, and recapitalizations, typically committing between €2 million and €15 million per investment. The firm seeks majority, minority, or controlling stakes in companies, aiming to foster growth and profitability. It avoids investments in military, adult entertainment, tobacco sectors, and companies with negative environmental or social impacts. Cauris Management was the first subregional private equity fund management structure created in Francophone West Africa, ensuring close proximity to the regional private sector.
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Past deals in Benin
Banque Atlantique
Private Equity Round in 2012
Groupe Banque Atlantique, founded in 1978 and headquartered in Abidjan, Ivory Coast, is a prominent financial services group operating across West Africa. The company provides a wide range of banking and financial intermediation services, including private banking options such as checking accounts, savings and investment products, loans, insurance, and money transfer solutions. Its business banking offerings encompass various savings solutions, payment services, and facilities services, which include overdrafts, loans, and foreign trade financing. Additionally, Banque Atlantique is involved in insurance services and telematic services, catering to both individual and business clients. The institution operates throughout the eight UEMOA countries, with a strong presence in nations such as Benin, Burkina Faso, Mali, and Senegal, and has been under the control of Banque Centrale Populaire since 2012.
Eau Technologie Environnement
Private Equity Round in 2007
Eau Technologie Environnement is a producer and distributor of mineral water based in Cotonou, Benin. Founded in 1995 by an engineer experienced in the mineral water sector, the company specializes in a diverse product portfolio that includes natural mineral water under the brand FIFA de Ste Luce, as well as various beverage options such as soft drinks and carbonated water. Additionally, the company provides different types of water solutions, including portable, industrial, bathing, and residual water. Eau Technologie Environnement has established itself as a key player in the regional market for bottled and packaged water.
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