Africinvest

Lapaire Glasses Kenya Ltd. is a manufacturer and retailer of eyewear products, including prescription glasses and sunglasses, aimed at making eye care accessible and affordable for the lower and middle-income populations in Africa. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya, the company utilizes innovative technology to provide free vision tests and a range of eyewear options to the estimated 550 million Africans in need of corrective lenses. Lapaire operates an online shop and offers accommodating services such as 24/7 online chat, mobile clinics for free vision testing, free delivery, and flexible payment plans. In addition to its operations in Kenya, Lapaire serves customers in Uganda, Ivory Coast, Burkina Faso, and Mali, with a commitment to improving eye health and vision across the continent.

Africa Healthcare Network (AHN) is a pioneering provider of dialysis services in Sub-Saharan Africa, establishing the first chain of dialysis centers in the region. The organization focuses on delivering high-quality, life-saving dialysis treatment at affordable prices, addressing the critical shortage of accessible care for patients suffering from Acute Kidney Injury (AKI) and End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD). With a commitment to improving healthcare in a region faced with limited resources and a rising prevalence of Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) due to urbanization and lifestyle diseases, AHN combines global technical expertise with practical operational experience. The organization aims to enhance the quality of care while reducing costs for patients by securing high-quality equipment, training healthcare professionals, and optimizing operational efficiency. Operating in Rwanda, Tanzania, and Kenya, AHN seeks to increase patient access to essential dialysis services, fostering better health outcomes and providing a sustainable business model.

Africa Healthcare Network (AHN) is a pioneering provider of dialysis services in Sub-Saharan Africa, establishing the first chain of dialysis centers in the region. The organization focuses on delivering high-quality, life-saving dialysis treatment at affordable prices, addressing the critical shortage of accessible care for patients suffering from Acute Kidney Injury (AKI) and End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD). With a commitment to improving healthcare in a region faced with limited resources and a rising prevalence of Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) due to urbanization and lifestyle diseases, AHN combines global technical expertise with practical operational experience. The organization aims to enhance the quality of care while reducing costs for patients by securing high-quality equipment, training healthcare professionals, and optimizing operational efficiency. Operating in Rwanda, Tanzania, and Kenya, AHN seeks to increase patient access to essential dialysis services, fostering better health outcomes and providing a sustainable business model.

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.

Britam Holdings Plc is a diversified financial services company headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya, with operations extending across Eastern and Southern Africa. The company engages in various sectors, including insurance, investment management, private equity, and property development. It is organized into five primary segments: Long Term Insurance, Short Term Insurance, Asset Management, Property, and Corporate and Other. Britam offers a comprehensive range of insurance products, including life, health, and general insurance, as well as pension plans and critical illness coverage. Additionally, the company provides investment management services, including discretionary portfolio management and wealth management, alongside unit trust funds. In the property segment, Britam is involved in the acquisition, development, and rental of real estate. The company serves both individual and corporate clients through a network of brokers, agencies, and direct marketing initiatives. Founded in 1920, Britam Holdings continues to play a significant role in the financial services landscape in the region.

Azalaï Hotels Group is the first hotel chain in West Africa and a regional leader in the hospitality sector, boasting over 20 years of experience. Headquartered in Mali, the group has established a strong presence with hotels in key cities including Bamako, Ouagadougou, Cotonou, Bissau, Nouakchott, and Abidjan. Azalaï Hotels focuses on enhancing customer satisfaction through continuous improvements in service quality, which includes meticulous renovations of its properties and effective management of its growing portfolio. The chain is recognized for its warm hospitality and high-quality service, which are delivered by a dedicated workforce that generates over 4,000 direct and indirect jobs across the region. Azalaï Hotels offers modern, fully equipped accommodations and a range of luxury services to ensure guest comfort and safety.

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.

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.

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.