Cauris Management

Cauris Management SA is a private equity and venture capital firm based in Lomé, Togo, with an additional office in Abidjan, Ivory Coast. Established in 1996, it is recognized as the first subregional private equity fund management structure in Francophone West Africa. The firm specializes in both direct investments in startups and growth-stage companies, as well as fund of fund investments in private equity. Cauris Management focuses on companies with strong growth potential across various sectors, including information technology, manufacturing, and industrials. It typically invests between €2 million and €15 million, aiming to acquire majority, minority, or controlling stakes. The firm is committed to ethical investing, avoiding sectors such as military, adult entertainment, and tobacco, as well as companies that exploit child labor or harm the environment. Cauris Management targets investments in small and medium-sized enterprises throughout several West African countries, fostering local economic development while promoting sustainable business practices.

Noël Yawo Eklo

Co-Founder and CEO

Past deals in Mali

Banque Atlantique

Private Equity Round in 2012

Groupe Banque Atlantique, founded in 1978 and based in Abidjan, Ivory Coast, is a prominent financial services group operating across West Africa, particularly in the banking and insurance sectors. The company provides a comprehensive range of services, including private banking offerings such as checking accounts, savings and investment products, loans, insurance, and money transfer services. For business clients, Banque Atlantique delivers various banking solutions, including demand deposits, savings accounts, and payment services like checks and transfers. Additionally, the company offers facilities services such as overdrafts, cash advances, and foreign trade financing, along with insurance and telematic services. With a presence in all eight UEMOA countries, including branches in Benin, Burkina Faso, Mali, and Senegal, Groupe Banque Atlantique aims to support regional economic development and foster sub-regional integration. The company has been under the control of Banque Centrale Populaire since 2012.

Azalaï Hotels

Private Equity Round in 2012

The Azalaï Hotels Group is the first hotel chain in West Africa and a regional leader in the hotel sector. With more than 20 years of experience, a head office based in Mali, Azalaï Hotels has developed a strategy oriented to satisfy the growing needs of its customers by constantly improving the quality of its high-end service through meticulous renovation Of its hotel units and by a rigorous management of its rapidly growing portfolio. From Bamako to Ouagadougou, Cotonou, Bissau, Nouakchott and Abidjan, the success of the Azalaï Hotels Group is enhanced by a warm welcome and high quality service guaranteed by African hospitality. This high-quality service is the result of the work of all the company's employees. The Azalaï Hotels Group generates more than 4000 direct and indirect jobs across the subregion.

Orange Mali

Private Equity Round in 2006

Orange Mali SA is a telecommunications company that provides a range of services including mobile, fixed-line, and internet connectivity in Mali. It aims to deliver user-friendly technological innovations to its customers. The company distributes its services through various channels such as wholesalers, semi-wholesalers, and retailers, ensuring broad accessibility and support for its offerings.

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