Fanisi

Fanisi is a private equity firm based in Nairobi, Kenya, established in 2009. The firm specializes in making direct investments in businesses with significant growth potential across various sectors, including agri-business, healthcare, energy, natural resources, retail and consumer goods, and education. Fanisi primarily targets the East African market, particularly focusing on Kenya, Tanzania, Rwanda, and Uganda. By concentrating on segments that have been largely overlooked by other venture capital firms, Fanisi aims to foster development and generate substantial returns in these emerging markets.

Martin Kariuki

Principal, Portfolio Operations

Paul Ohaga

Partner

Tony Wainaina

Managing Partner

10 past transactions

ProDev Group Holdings

Debt Financing in 2020
ProDev Group Holdings operates businesses along grain & maize supply chain through Minimex Ltd. and ProDev Rwanda. engages in grain handling which includes milling, drying, pre-cleaning and storage services. Processes of their industry (grain handling) includes milling, drying, pre-cleaning and storage services. The two subsidiary companies are: One, Minimex Ltd., is the largest manufacturer of branded maize meal in Rwanda, a manufacturer of grits, for the brewing industry, and bran, used in the formulation of animal feed. The other, ProDev Rwanda, is involved in the handling, drying and storage of maize. The partnership with Fanisi will provide the impetus required to continuously improve the maize value chain, which is expected to make a positive contribution to Rwanda's agriculture, the health of the population, and its economic development.

European Foods Africa

Debt Financing in 2015
European Foods Africa is a local medium sized enterprise involved in the cold chain frozen foods distribution.

Ngare Narok Meat Industries

Private Equity Round in 2014
Ngare Narok Meat Industries is a leading producer and supplier of prime meat cuts and a diverse array of processed meat products. The company operates a modern abattoir and a meat processing plant located in Rumuruti, Laikipia County, a region known for its high-quality livestock breeds. In addition to offering various meat cuts, Ngare Narok Meat Industries also runs rendering plants that produce items such as beef, sausages, animal hides, organic compound fertilizer, and organically tanned leather. This integrated production facility is strategically positioned along a major livestock route, enhancing its ability to serve the market effectively.

Haltons Limited

Venture Round in 2013
Haltons Pharmacy is a brand created by Haltons Limited. It is a collection of pharmacists, investors and leaders passionate about delivering accessible and affordable pharmacy care of the highest quality to Kenyans in a dignified manner wherever they are. Haltons Pharmacy is a retail pharmacy chain dispensing prescription and non-prescription pharmaceutical products. The company has retail outlets located mostly in high traffic residential estates capitalizing on volumes created by health care medicine prescribers to the average Kenyan consumer.

Halton

Seed Round in 2013
Halton is passionate about indoor environments. They offer business-enhancing products, systems, and services for comfortable, energy-efficient, and safe environments to customers who value people's wellbeing. Halton is involved from target-setting to facility use and focuses on creating positive indoor environment experiences for people.

ProDev Group Holdings

Venture Round in 2013
ProDev Group Holdings operates businesses along grain & maize supply chain through Minimex Ltd. and ProDev Rwanda. engages in grain handling which includes milling, drying, pre-cleaning and storage services. Processes of their industry (grain handling) includes milling, drying, pre-cleaning and storage services. The two subsidiary companies are: One, Minimex Ltd., is the largest manufacturer of branded maize meal in Rwanda, a manufacturer of grits, for the brewing industry, and bran, used in the formulation of animal feed. The other, ProDev Rwanda, is involved in the handling, drying and storage of maize. The partnership with Fanisi will provide the impetus required to continuously improve the maize value chain, which is expected to make a positive contribution to Rwanda's agriculture, the health of the population, and its economic development.

Sophar

Venture Round in 2013
Sophar Limited is a pharmaceuticals company in imports branded drugs, medical equipment, consumables and laboratory reagents and markets.

Hillcrest International Schools

Venture Round in 2011
Hillcrest is a multicultural school that endeavors to open the children's minds through academics, arts and drama as well as sports. The school stimulates each child's individual abilities and talents within an atmosphere of mutual respect for each other, our community and our environment. It empowers and inspires the individual growth and development of every equipping them to become effective world citizens, successful in their chosen field.
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