Amethis

Amethis is a Paris-based private equity firm, founded in 2012, specializing in long-term responsible investments across Africa. The company focuses on providing growth capital and long-term debt to mid-sized companies in diverse sectors such as financial services, industrials, healthcare, education, and impact investing. Amethis seeks to invest between €10 million to €40 million per transaction, targeting companies with annual revenues ranging from USD 10 million to USD 1 billion. The firm aims to be an active shareholder, offering support, expertise, and opportunities for external growth to its portfolio companies. Amethis has a strong commitment to Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) factors and impact investing, with a focus on gender equality, quality employment, and climate considerations. The firm has offices in Paris, France, and key African markets, including Kenya, Côte d'Ivoire, and Morocco.

Laurent Demey

Co-Founder and Managing Partner

Khady Koné-Dicoh

Senior Partner

Wilfried POYET

Partner

Luc Rigouzzo

Co-Founder and Managing Partner

Jean-Sébastien Bergasse

Senior Partner

Past deals in Ethiopia

Kenafric Industries

Private Equity Round in 2017
Kenafric Industries Ltd., established in 1987 and headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya, is a Pan-African consumer goods manufacturer and distributor. The company produces a diverse range of products, including confectionery such as chewing gum, lollipops, toffees, candies, and powdered juice; food items like stock cubes, curry powder, and mchuzi mix; footwear comprising slippers and gumboots; and stationery including exercise books. With a distribution network spanning Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Ethiopia, Rwanda, and other East African countries, Kenafric Industries Ltd. aims to deliver customer satisfaction through quality products and services.
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