Kenafric Industries
Private Equity Round in 2017
Kenafric Industries Ltd., founded in 1987 and based in Nairobi, Kenya, is a manufacturer of a diverse range of consumer products, including confectionery, food, footwear, and stationery. The company specializes in confectionery items such as chewing and bubble gum, toffees, lollipops, and candies, alongside food products like juices, mchuzi mix, stock cubes, and curry powder. Additionally, Kenafric produces footwear, including slippers and gumboots, as well as stationery items like exercise books. Over the years, Kenafric has grown into a Pan-African enterprise with a distribution network that spans Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Ethiopia, and Rwanda, focusing on customer satisfaction and quality service.
Helios Towers DRC
Debt Financing in 2015
Helios Towers DRC is a leading provider of telecommunications infrastructure and maintenance services in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. As the first independent tower company in Africa, it has developed a substantial network of over 6,500 towers across various markets on the continent. The company specializes in constructing and maintaining telecommunications towers, offering passive infrastructure services to wireless telecommunications service providers. By leasing space on its towers, Helios Towers DRC plays a crucial role in supporting the growing demand for connectivity in one of the fastest-growing regions in the world.