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.