Emerging Capital Partners

Emerging Capital Partners (ECP) is a Washington, D.C.-based private equity firm established in 2000, focusing on investments across Africa. With over $2 billion raised, ECP invests in companies across various sectors, including telecommunications, financial services, infrastructure, and consumer goods. The firm targets middle-market companies, typically investing between $1 million and $100 million in equity, and seeks both majority and minority stakes. ECP's portfolio spans over 40 countries, supporting more than 50,000 jobs across the continent.

Renschke Volschenk

Director

Past deals in Central Africa

Eranove

Venture Round in 2021
Eranove SA, formerly known as Finagestion, is a prominent provider of public service management, focusing on electricity and drinking water production in West Africa. The company operates in Côte d’Ivoire, Senegal, and the Democratic Republic of Congo, with a long-standing presence in these regions. Its activities encompass electricity generation through hydroelectric dams and thermal power stations, as well as the transmission and distribution of electricity. Eranove is also involved in the production and distribution of potable water, managing treatment facilities and water transport networks. Additionally, the company addresses sewage and rainwater collection and offers data transmission services through power lines. Eranove is committed to corporate social responsibility, adhering to quality and environmental standards recognized by international certifications. Founded in 2003 and headquartered in Paris, France, Eranove plays a critical role in enhancing access to essential services across its operational territories.

Oragroup

Private Equity Round in 2008
Oragroup SA is a banking institution that provides personal and business banking services across West and Central Africa. Founded in 1988 and headquartered in Lomé, Togo, the company operates under the Orabank brand and has a network of 149 branches in 12 countries, including Benin, Gabon, Guinea, Mauritania, and Togo, among others. Its product offerings encompass savings and term deposit accounts, various types of loans, money transfer services, foreign currency exchange, and digital banking solutions. Additionally, Oragroup SA engages in bancassurance and offers insurance products, catering to a diverse clientele throughout the region. The company operates as a subsidiary of ECP Financial Holding LLC.

Eranove

Acquisition in 2008
Eranove SA, formerly known as Finagestion, is a prominent provider of public service management, focusing on electricity and drinking water production in West Africa. The company operates in Côte d’Ivoire, Senegal, and the Democratic Republic of Congo, with a long-standing presence in these regions. Its activities encompass electricity generation through hydroelectric dams and thermal power stations, as well as the transmission and distribution of electricity. Eranove is also involved in the production and distribution of potable water, managing treatment facilities and water transport networks. Additionally, the company addresses sewage and rainwater collection and offers data transmission services through power lines. Eranove is committed to corporate social responsibility, adhering to quality and environmental standards recognized by international certifications. Founded in 2003 and headquartered in Paris, France, Eranove plays a critical role in enhancing access to essential services across its operational territories.

Bank of Africa

Acquisition in 2007
Bank of Africa, founded in Mali in 1982, has grown into a prominent banking group operating in 17 countries across Africa and one in France. The group comprises a network of 15 commercial banks, along with various financial institutions, including a financial corporation, a housing bank, a leasing company, a brokerage firm, two investment companies, and an asset management company. It provides a range of banking services, such as savings and current accounts, loans, insurance, and currency transfers, through branches and subsidiaries in West and East Africa, including countries like Ghana, Mali, Kenya, and Madagascar. Since 2010, Bank of Africa has been majority-owned by BMCE Bank, the second largest private bank in Morocco, which offers significant strategic and operational support, enhancing its access to international markets.

Continental Reinsurance

Private Equity Round in 2007
Continental Reinsurance Plc is a Pan-African reinsurance company headquartered in Lagos, Nigeria, with operations in countries including Cameroon, Kenya, Abidjan, Tunis, and Botswana. Established in 1985, it provides a comprehensive range of life and non-life reinsurance products, including fire, engineering, general accident, marine, aviation, liability, motor, oil and gas, as well as individual and group life insurance. The company also offers advisory services in reinsurance structuring, actuarial and risk management, and product development, along with training programs for clients across various insurance sectors. By serving both individuals and businesses, Continental Reinsurance aims to enhance the insurance landscape in the regions it operates. It is a subsidiary of C-Re Holdings Ltd.

Anvil Mining

Private Equity Round in 2006
Anvil Mining Congo SA is a mining company focused on the exploration and production of copper and silver in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Founded in 2002 and based in Lubumbashi, the company operates three key projects: the Dikulushi copper-cobalt project, the Kinsevere project, and the Mutoshi copper-cobalt project. Anvil Mining is dedicated to the extraction of copper and associated metals, contributing to the region's mining sector through its established operations.

Semme Mineral Water

Acquisition in 2006
Semme Mineral Water Plc is a producer and distributor of mineral water based in Limbe, Cameroon. The company specializes in sourcing mineral water from the Etindé Mountain spring and distributes this product throughout central Africa. Semme Mineral Water offers its bottled water in various sizes, including 1.5-litre and 0.5-litre options, catering to different consumer needs in the region.

Central Africa Health Care Holdings

Acquisition in 2005
Central Africa Health Care Holdings Ltd. operates as a holding company with interest in providing pharmaceutical and healthcare services. It has investments in healthcare and drug manufacturing. The company was incorporated in July 2004 and is headquartered in Cameroon, Nigeria.

Batim Africa

Private Equity Round in 2004
BATIM Africa is a company focused on land development and housing construction, primarily operating in Côte d'Ivoire, Mali, and Angola. Founded in 1989 and headquartered in Abidjan, Ivory Coast, it specializes in creating housing facilities through various property development initiatives. The company's services encompass both land development and the construction of residential properties, catering to the growing demand for housing in the region.

Somdiaa

Private Equity Round in 2003
Somdiaa is a manufacturer and distributor of agro-food commodities in Africa, founded in 1970 and headquartered in Paris, France. The company specializes in producing and marketing a variety of products, including brown, golden, white, and crystallized sugars, as well as sugar by-products like bagasse and molasses. Additionally, Somdiaa offers a range of flours for baking and household use, along with bakery products, eggs, chicks, and animal feed. Its operations extend across several African countries, including Cameroon, Gabon, Congo, Ivory Coast, Chad, and the Central African Republic. The company also engages in crop farming and livestock farming services, catering to the diverse agricultural needs of the region.
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