Africinvest

AfricInvest, established in 1994, is a Tunisia-based private equity firm and part of the Integra Group. With a team of 66 professionals across seven African offices, AfricInvest manages USD1 billion across 16 funds, supported by both local and international investors. The firm focuses on investing in high-growth sectors such as financial services, agribusiness, consumer/retail, education, and healthcare, across North Africa and Sub-Saharan Africa. Since its inception, AfricInvest has invested in 135 companies across 25 African countries, promoting the private equity industry through its involvement in associations like AVCA and MENAPEA.

Omar Bekkali

Partner

Cherif Bouattour

CFO

Anis Fathallah

Senior Partner

Karim Ghedamsi

Senior Partner

Samia Ghorbel

Partner

Brahim El Jaî

Senior Partner

Khaled Ben Jennet

Partner

Faisal Jiwa

Senior Partner

Anis Kallel

Senior Partner

Hakim Khelifa

Partner

Khalil Lakhoua

Partner and Deputy Chief Investment Officer

George Odo

Senior Partner and Managing Director, East Africa

Skander Oueslati

Chief Investment Officer and Deputy Managing Director

Mohamed Sebti

Partner

Yazid Taalba

Senior Partner and Managing Directorr

Karim Trad

Co-Founder, Partner and Executive Director

Past deals in Mali

Lapaire

Venture Round in 2024
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.

Azalaï Hotels

Venture Round in 2017
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.
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