Africinvest

AfricInvest, established in 1994 and headquartered in Tunis, Tunisia, is a prominent private equity investment firm focused on supporting small and medium enterprises across Africa. With dedicated investment teams for both North Africa and Sub-Saharan Africa, AfricInvest employs 66 professionals across seven offices. The firm has invested in 135 companies spanning 25 African countries, targeting high-growth sectors such as financial services, agribusiness, consumer goods, retail, education, and healthcare. AfricInvest is recognized for its strong, long-term relationships with local and international investors, including major development finance institutions. In addition to its investment activities, the firm actively promotes the private equity industry in Africa, having co-founded several key associations, including the African Venture Capital Association and the Middle East North Africa Private Equity Association.

Brahim El Jaî

Senior Partner

Khaled Ben Jennet

Partner

Khaled Ben Jilani

Senior Partner

Faisal Jiwa

Senior Partner

Hakim Khelifa

Partner

Khalil Lakhoua

Partner

Skander Oueslati

Chief Investment Officer

Ziad Oueslati

Executive Founding Partner

Mohamed Sebti

Partner

Ismail Talbi

Senior Partner

Past deals in Africa

Moove

Series B in 2024
Moove is a mobility fintech company focused on providing revenue-based vehicle financing to entrepreneurs in the mobility sector across Africa. By utilizing embedded alternative credit-scoring technology within ride-hailing, logistics, and delivery platforms, Moove aims to democratize vehicle ownership and improve access to financial services for those previously excluded. The company's innovative approach leverages proprietary performance and revenue analytics to assess and underwrite loans, enabling mobility entrepreneurs to secure the financing needed to grow their businesses. Through this model, Moove addresses the financial barriers faced by individuals in the mobility industry, promoting economic empowerment and expanding opportunities for entrepreneurship.

Mara Ison Technologies

Private Equity Round in 2023
Mara Ison Technologies is a pan-African IT services company headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya, with operations in 23 African countries, Dubai, and India. The company specializes in providing end-to-end IT services and solutions across various sectors, including telecommunications, banking, financial services, government, oil and gas, and hospitality. Its core offerings encompass consulting and systems integration, managed services, and strategic outsourcing. By leveraging its deep domain expertise and established methodologies, Mara Ison Technologies delivers comprehensive support to blue-chip companies, ensuring efficient IT service management and infrastructure solutions. With regional hubs in Nigeria, the Democratic Republic of Congo, and Kenya, the company is well-positioned to meet the diverse needs of its clients across the continent.

ArabyAds

Series B in 2022
ArabyAds is a performance marketing firm established in 2013 and based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, with an additional office in Cairo, Egypt. The company focuses on enhancing e-commerce marketing through a variety of services, including influencer marketing, affiliate marketing, media buying, lead generation, sales promotion, customer acquisition, and market testing. By offering diverse marketing platforms, ArabyAds aims to help merchants improve their return on investment, boost sales, and enhance brand visibility.

GoMyCode

Series A in 2022
GoMyCode operates an educational platform that focuses on teaching digital skills and connecting students with technology opportunities globally. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Tunis, Tunisia, with additional locations in Algeria, France, and Morocco, the company offers programs in various fields, including artificial intelligence, web development, deep learning, DevOps, UX design, and digital marketing. GoMyCode employs a blended learning approach that combines online and offline instruction, enhancing the learning experience through data-driven assessments and matching. By providing comprehensive training in data, development, design, and digital marketing, GoMyCode aims to prepare students for the future job market and empower them with the necessary skills to thrive in a rapidly evolving digital landscape.

Moove

Series A in 2022
Moove is a mobility fintech company focused on providing revenue-based vehicle financing to entrepreneurs in the mobility sector across Africa. By utilizing embedded alternative credit-scoring technology within ride-hailing, logistics, and delivery platforms, Moove aims to democratize vehicle ownership and improve access to financial services for those previously excluded. The company's innovative approach leverages proprietary performance and revenue analytics to assess and underwrite loans, enabling mobility entrepreneurs to secure the financing needed to grow their businesses. Through this model, Moove addresses the financial barriers faced by individuals in the mobility industry, promoting economic empowerment and expanding opportunities for entrepreneurship.

Moove

Debt Financing in 2022
Moove is a mobility fintech company focused on providing revenue-based vehicle financing to entrepreneurs in the mobility sector across Africa. By utilizing embedded alternative credit-scoring technology within ride-hailing, logistics, and delivery platforms, Moove aims to democratize vehicle ownership and improve access to financial services for those previously excluded. The company's innovative approach leverages proprietary performance and revenue analytics to assess and underwrite loans, enabling mobility entrepreneurs to secure the financing needed to grow their businesses. Through this model, Moove addresses the financial barriers faced by individuals in the mobility industry, promoting economic empowerment and expanding opportunities for entrepreneurship.

Oze

Seed Round in 2022
Oze is a digital platform designed to support small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Africa by providing tools for managing sales, expenses, and customer data. The app enables entrepreneurs to track their financial activities efficiently and offers tailored recommendations, reports, and business education to enhance their operations. Oze also provides access to coaching for users seeking additional guidance. By leveraging data and machine learning, Oze can assess credit risk and facilitate affordable financing options through banking partners. With a user base exceeding 150,000, Oze has established itself as the largest online community of SMEs in West Africa, demonstrating significant impact as 97% of businesses using Oze for over nine months have reported growth or profitability.

Heetch

Series B in 2019
Heetch is a ride-sharing application founded in Paris in 2013 by Teddy Pellerin and Jacob Matthieu, primarily catering to late-night transportation needs. The platform provides an alternative to traditional taxis, focusing on safety and convenience while maintaining low commissions for its services. Heetch operates in France, Belgium, and Morocco, facilitating thousands of daily rides. The company has garnered support from notable investors, including Cathay Innovation, Total Ventures, and Felix Capital, and aims to enhance the experience of users who wish to enjoy social events without the worry of transportation.

Transsnet

Series A in 2019
Transsnet Music Entertainment Group, based in Beijing, China, focuses on manufacturing smart devices and offering mobile value-added services tailored for the African market. The company develops several online platforms, including Boomplay, a music and video streaming service, and Vskit, a short video application. Additionally, Transsnet provides PalmPay, an online payment system, Palmsave, an internet investment financial platform, and Palmstore, a mobile application distribution platform. By combining advanced technology with insights into local market needs, Transsnet enhances the digital experience for users across Africa.

Prime Bank

Private Equity Round in 2019
Prime Bank Limited is a financial institution based in Nairobi, Kenya, established in 1992. The bank offers a range of banking products and services, including traditional banking and online banking solutions. Its focus is on delivering comprehensive financial services to meet the diverse needs of its customers.

Ison Xperiences

Debt Financing in 2018
Ison BPO is the largest independent call centre operator in Africa with presence in 10 Anglophone and Francophone countries as well as a large presence in India. It serves 100 million customers for clients in telecom, public sector and retail and employs 6,000 people, of which 3,400+ are employed in Africa, providing voice and CRM process solutions.

Promamec

Venture Round in 2018
Promamec SARL is a manufacturer and distributor of medical equipment based in Casablanca, Morocco. Founded in 1981, the company specializes in providing a range of medical and paramedical devices, including customized medical equipment tailored to specific needs and storable consumables. Promamec serves both the public and private medical sectors, offering prototypes and assembling equipment in small to medium series, which allows customers to receive products that meet their specific requirements.

Britam Holdings

Post in 2017
Britam Holdings Plc is a diversified financial services group based in Nairobi, Kenya, with operations extending across Eastern and Southern Africa, including countries like Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda, South Sudan, Malawi, and Mozambique. The company is structured into five main segments: Long Term Insurance, Short Term Insurance, Asset Management, Property, and Corporate and Other. Britam provides a comprehensive array of financial products, including life, health, and general insurance, as well as pension plans, unit-linked products, and investment planning services. It also engages in property development, offering services related to the purchase, sale, and rental of real estate. Additionally, Britam manages discretionary and segregated investment portfolios and unit trust funds, serving both individual and corporate clients through various distribution channels. Founded in 1920, Britam remains a key player in the financial landscape of the region.

Vneuron

Private Equity Round in 2017
Vneuron is a software development company based in Tunis, Tunisia, founded in 2007. The company specializes in creating software solutions for various needs, including enterprise content management, operational risk management, and enterprise resource planning. Vneuron is particularly known for its Reis™ RCS platform, which offers comprehensive anti-money laundering (AML) technologies. This platform simplifies compliance with complex regulatory requirements for financial institutions by providing features such as customer due diligence, transaction monitoring, and risk classification. Reis™ RCS is designed to integrate seamlessly with both modern and legacy information systems, enabling efficient deployment of AML policies. The software has already screened over 10 million customers and processes transactions worth $5 billion annually, serving around 10,000 daily users. Through its innovative solutions, Vneuron aims to streamline compliance processes and enhance operational efficiency in the financial sector.

Outsourcia

Venture Round in 2016
Outsourcia SARL, founded in 2003 and based in Evreux, France, specializes in information technology outsourcing (ITO) and business process outsourcing (BPO) services. The company has established itself as a significant player in the customer relationship market, operating both in France and Morocco. In 2011, Outsourcia shifted towards the French market by acquiring the As-com operator and launching its first onshore site in Evreux, which contributed to its ranking among the top 30 outsourcing firms in France. The group also expanded its offerings by creating a Social Media division through the acquisition of Alias Community, focusing on customer relationship management on social networks. Currently, Outsourcia employs nearly 700 people, with around 200 based in France, and serves prominent clients such as Carrefour, Gaz de France, and M6 Boutique. The company has been recognized for its service quality, holding the NF Service "Customer Relationship Center" certification since 2011 and the CGEM Social Responsibility Label in Morocco since 2009.

Silafrica

Venture Round in 2016
Silafrica is a manufacturer and supplier of plastic and packaging solutions for corporates and consumers. Silafrica employs the combination of innovation in plastics product design, investing in manufacturing technology and leveraging operations efficiency to ultimately create plastic and packaging solutions that solve real world problems for customers. Silafrica was founded on 1967 and is headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya.

Crédit Communautaire d’Afrique

Venture Round in 2016
CCA is the largest microfinance institution in Cameroon. The company collects deposits and provides loans to its 420,000 clients representing micro-small-medium enterprises and entrepreneurs (MSMEs) and salaried people. It has a retail network of 42 branches covering the whole country which makes it the larger financial institution in Cameroon in terms of the number of branches and geographic coverage. Further to the AfricInvest investment, the company is being transformed into a universal bank.

Elephant Group

Private Equity Round in 2015
The company is one of the leading importers of agro-commodities in Nigeria. It currently imports, markets and distributes rice and fertilizer in the country and is currently ranked amongst the top five players in the industry, with shares of 8% and 10%, respectively, in these segments.

EFC Uganda

Venture Round in 2015
Entrepreneurs Financial Centre (EFC) Uganda is a start-up microfinance institution that was founded in June 2012.

Bridge Bank Group

Venture Round in 2014
Bridge Group West Africa is a holding company which has a majority equity share in Bride Bank Cote d'Ivoire, an Ivorian universal bank and a minority significant equity stake in a bank in Senegal.

Broron Oil & Gas

Venture Round in 2014
Broron Oil & Gas Limited is an indigenous offshore services company based in Lagos, Nigeria, specializing in subsea services for the oil and gas industry. Established in 2002 and commencing operations in 2007, the company provides a range of support services to international oil companies, as well as independent and indigenous upstream firms in Nigeria and the Gulf of Guinea. Its offerings include subsea construction and commissioning, engineering, project management, logistics, and procurement support. Additionally, Broron Oil & Gas delivers diving services, remotely operated vehicle (ROV) services, oil well hookups, tie-backs, subsea installations, and pipeline services. The company aims to provide cost-effective solutions that address the current challenges faced by its clients in the oil and gas sector.

Servicom

Private Equity Round in 2013
Servicom is a Tunisia-based Group that specializes in infrastructure services working in four main fields: telecommunications, construction, air-conditioning and heating, and elevators distribution.

San José López

Private Equity Round in 2013
Grupo San José López is a Spanish logistics company headquartered in San Sebastián, specializing in road freight transport for over 60 years. Formed in 2002 from the merger of two established international road carriers, the organization benefits from the experience of its founders, who represent three prominent Spanish families. The company has a significant presence in Morocco, where it has operated since the 1980s, gaining a strong reputation for reliability among local clients, multinational companies, and authorities. Grupo San José López focuses on international road freight transportation, particularly in the automotive sector, serving major global clients. Its services encompass a comprehensive range of logistics solutions, including small parcel shipping, less-than-truckload and full truckload freight brokerage, as well as air freight services, aimed at assisting small and medium-sized businesses with their logistical needs. The company is dedicated to creating and managing efficient point-to-point transportation routes for its clients, thereby enhancing their supply chain operations.

Amimer Energie

Venture Round in 2013
Amimer Energie Group is a prominent player in the energy equipment sector, specializing in the manufacture of industrial power generators and electric transformers for power generation plants. The company offers comprehensive services throughout the product lifecycle, including needs assessment, design, installation, and maintenance of turnkey power plants and micro and mini power stations powered by natural gas and fuel. With a workforce of over 700 employees, Amimer Energie operates extensively across Algeria and in select countries within the MENA region. The company is committed to environmental sustainability and implements strict cost control measures, enabling customers to optimize value creation while adhering to current standards and regulations.

TEJRA

Venture Round in 2012
Established in 2012 in Tunisia, TEJRA specializes in the production and distribution of terracotta construction materials. TEJRA has succeeded in gaining a foothold in the market as "the major player in the manufacture of bricks in Tunisia" and "Industrial recognized for the quality, originality, performance and innovation of earth products Cooked " The expertise and knowledge of terracotta, the good reserves of its quarries have enabled TEJRA to specify upstream its production tools, its raw material and the manufacturing processes to be implemented in order to guarantee, Downstream, the recognized and certified quality of its products. Quality is at the heart of the concerns of the technical production teams and the management teams. It is essential at all stages of the process, from the selection of the clays to the packaging of the products and their deliveries. The main concern of TEJRA is to guarantee the reliability of its products by the tests, controls, the respect of the standards and labels for the certification of its products.

UAP Group

Venture Round in 2012
UAP Group is a pan-African financial services group with interests in insurance, investment management, property development and investments, securities brokerage and financial advisory. The history of the Group can be traced back by over 90 years while recent expansion and growth in the East African market have made UAP one of the key players in the financial services sector in the region. Currently, the group has businesses operating in Kenya, Uganda, South Sudan, Rwanda, DRC and Tanzania.

AHL Venture Partners

Venture Round in 2012
AHL Venture Partners is a venture capital firm founded in 2007, with its headquarters in Vancouver, Canada, and additional offices in Nairobi, Kenya; Lusaka, Zambia; and Accra, Ghana. The firm specializes in providing growth capital to companies in sectors such as energy access, financial inclusion, agriculture, and climate solutions, with a particular focus on Eastern and Southern Africa. AHL Venture Partners is dedicated to supporting entrepreneurs by making swift investment decisions and participating in subsequent funding rounds. The firm emphasizes ongoing business support and has teams on the ground that possess a deep understanding of the local business environments in which they operate.

Polymères SA

Venture Round in 2011
POLYMERES SA is an industrial unit for the extrusion of plastic raw materials for injection, mainly for the electrical, electronic and automotive sectors. It is the only producer of plastic granulates in Tunisia and one of the pioneers of this activity in the Maghreb. POLYMERES SA is in the process of successfully transferring a technology to Africa, long considered the preserve of the West. Its technical team of engineers and senior technicians has been trained for months at a German partner; One of the biggest European compounders. The company POLYMERES SA aims to become a major player in the plastics industry in the Maghreb, offering a product of quality equal to that of the European product, at a lower cost and a proximity to the Maghreb plastrers and European operators who settle in the Maghreb . It capitalizes on the emergence of Tunisia as an important subcontracting platform for OEMs of injected or extruded products.

Africinvest

Venture Round in 2011
AfricInvest, established in 1994 and headquartered in Tunis, Tunisia, is a prominent private equity investment firm focused on supporting small and medium enterprises across Africa. With dedicated investment teams for both North Africa and Sub-Saharan Africa, AfricInvest employs 66 professionals across seven offices. The firm has invested in 135 companies spanning 25 African countries, targeting high-growth sectors such as financial services, agribusiness, consumer goods, retail, education, and healthcare. AfricInvest is recognized for its strong, long-term relationships with local and international investors, including major development finance institutions. In addition to its investment activities, the firm actively promotes the private equity industry in Africa, having co-founded several key associations, including the African Venture Capital Association and the Middle East North Africa Private Equity Association.

General Emballage

Venture Round in 2009
General Emballage is a prominent supplier and manufacturer of corrugated cardboard in Algeria, having established its operations in 2002. The company produces a variety of packaging solutions, including double-layered and double-double layered cardboard, catering to diverse industries. Its product range includes containers for dairy, food, fruits, and vegetables, as well as standard boxes and corrugated paper sheets used in food processing, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, household appliances, and electronics. With a workforce of approximately 1,000 employees, General Emballage operates three production facilities located in Akbou, Setif, and Oran, contributing significantly to its growth in the packaging sector.

Maghreb Leasing Algérie

Venture Round in 2008
MLA is the first independent leasing company created in Algeria in December 2006. It employs about 70 people and is the market leader in terms of annual financing. The company has five branches and is planning to start new businesses such as factoring and fleet management.

Snax

Venture Round in 2008
Snax, a producer of salty snacks, is the unchallenged leader in the Algerian market with over 50% market share. The company has also developed production and distribution of sweet snacks mainly muffins and sorbet sticks.

Sicopa

Acquisition in 2008
Sicopa, established in 1985 and located in Fez, Morocco, specializes in the production of a variety of packaged food products, including olives, sun-dried tomatoes, capers, cherry peppers, and roasted vegetables. The company is known for its adherence to high food safety and quality standards, being certified by both International Food Standards and the British Retail Consortium. This commitment to quality has enabled Sicopa to gain approval from prominent American food companies, including Subway, which is a testament to its reliability in the food production sector. With a diverse product range, Sicopa effectively controls a significant distribution market for Moroccan packaged foods.

Omniacom

Venture Round in 2008
Omniacom SA is a telecommunications company based in Ariana, Tunisia, that offers a range of solutions and services to operators and service providers across Africa and the Middle East. Founded in 1999, Omniacom specializes in mobile gateways, modems, mobile routers, and wireless access networks, including microwave, hotspot WiFi, and LAN access points. The company also provides essential infrastructure, civil engineering, and facilities for site installation and integration, as well as radio network optimization and maintenance services. Recently, Omniacom has diversified its offerings by expanding into IT, web services, and multimedia, supported by a team of experienced engineers. This strategic move aims to enhance its service portfolio and better address the evolving needs of its clients.

Saiss Lait

Venture Round in 2007
Saiss Lait is specialises in the production of sterilized milk and other dairy products and is based in Morocco.

Cotugrain

Venture Round in 2007
Cotugrain produces and markets vegetable seeds in Tunisia. The company also offers forage, legumes, cereals, industrial, and open pollinated seeds. In addition, it provides fertilizers, pesticides, no till and system machinery, agricultural materials, lawn fertilizers, substrates and peat moss, flower seeds and bulbs, and agro-diagnostics and laboratories equipment.

Altea Packaging

Venture Round in 2007
Altea Packaging Group is a prominent flexible packaging converter operating in the MENA region, particularly in the Maghreb area. Founded in 2006 and based in Tunis, Tunisia, the company specializes in the processing, converting, and printing of a wide array of flexible packaging products. Its offerings include lids, films, bags, labels, and specialized films, catering to various sectors such as dairy, confectionery, hygiene, and beverages. With nearly 700 employees and five production facilities across Egypt, Tunisia, and Algeria, Altea Packaging serves multinational companies and local businesses, providing customized packaging solutions tailored to their specific needs. The company's expertise and commitment to quality have established it as a reliable supplier in the industry.

Traveltodo

Venture Round in 2006
Traveltodo is an online travel agency based in Tunisia, dedicated to meeting the travel needs of Tunisians. Operating through its website, Traveltodo provides a comprehensive selection of offerings from approximately 800 local tourism providers, including hotels, restaurants, car rental services, and thalassotherapy centers. In addition to local options, the platform also facilitates bookings for destinations in Morocco and beyond. The agency features an e-commerce platform that enables automated management of business trip budgets and real-time budget calculations, allowing users to book and pay for flights and other travel services directly online. As a public brand of Splendid Tour, a licensed Tunisian travel agency, Traveltodo is approved by the National Tourist Board, ensuring compliance with local regulations and standards in the tourism sector.

Hydrolsol Fondations

Venture Round in 2006
Hydrolsol Fondations is a company specialized in geological surveys and specialized foundations. The main clients of the company are international firms that have won large infrastructure contracts in Tunisia and North Africa. It also provides services for the infrastructures and agriculture ministries, as well as for consulting firms.

AXA Mansard

Venture Round in 2006
AXA Mansard is a prominent insurance and asset management company based in Nigeria, incorporated in 1989 and registered as a composite company with the National Insurance Commission of Nigeria. As a member of the AXA Group, it provides a range of life and non-life insurance products and services to both individuals and institutions. In addition to insurance offerings, AXA Mansard also specializes in asset and investment management, medical insurance solutions, and pension fund administration through its subsidiaries. Over the years, AXA Mansard has demonstrated significant growth, moving from the 97th position among 109 insurance companies in 2003 to one of the top four out of 58 by 2016. The company has received recognition for its financial strength with a B+ rating from A.M. Best and holds ISO 9001:2008 certification for quality management systems. AXA Mansard's ongoing commitment to the insurance and asset management sectors has positioned it as a key player in the Nigerian market.

Siprof

Venture Round in 2005
Siprof is a manufacturer based in Morocco that specializes in friction products for the automotive industry. With over 30 years of experience, the company produces a range of components for both light and heavy-duty vehicles, including disc brake pads, heavy-duty drum brake pads, drum brake linings, and jaw kits. Siprof has established itself as a key player in the automotive sector, providing essential products that contribute to vehicle safety and performance.

Nouvelair

Venture Round in 2001
Nouvelair is a leading airline charter company in Africa, primarily serving flights to European destinations. With an average fleet of 15 aircraft, the company has recently expanded its operations into Egypt through the acquisition of a charter airline, Coral Blue. Nouvelair focuses on providing air travel for tourists, business travelers, students, and families, ensuring safety, comfort, and efficiency. The airline holds the highest certification for safety and operations, and it has diversified its services to include aircraft assistance, maintenance, and training through dedicated affiliates.
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