Investisseurs & Partenaires is an impact investment group focused on supporting small and medium enterprises (SMEs) across Sub-Saharan Africa. Established in 2002 and based in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso, the organization has invested in over 90 companies in 16 African countries, spanning various sectors such as health, transport, and microfinance. By providing not only capital but also technical and strategic support, Investisseurs & Partenaires aims to foster local value creation and long-term employment while generating significant social, environmental, and governance impacts. The team, led by Jean-Michel Severino, comprises approximately forty professionals operating from both Paris and seven African offices. Through long-term partnerships with entrepreneurs, the organization shares management expertise to enhance business strategies and outcomes.
NeedEnergy is there to provide sustainable and clean energy solutions based on energy data. NeedEnergy is an energy-tech start-up company that leverages innovation, data and modern technology through ai and machine learning relevant with time as its core values.
Lapaire
Venture Round in 2024
Lapaire Glasses Kenya Ltd. is a manufacturer and seller of eyeglasses, including prescription glasses and sunglasses, founded in 2018 and headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya. The company aims to improve access to affordable eyewear for the lower and middle-income populations in Africa, specifically targeting the 550 million people who need eyeglasses but face barriers to obtaining them. Lapaire offers free vision tests through mobile clinics and an online platform, along with 24/7 chat support, free delivery, and flexible payment options. Its services extend to customers in several African countries, including Uganda, Ivory Coast, Burkina Faso, and Mali. By leveraging innovative technology, Lapaire is committed to enhancing eye health and vision for its clients.
iProcure
Series B in 2022
iProcure Ltd operates a supply chain platform focused on optimizing the agricultural input supply chain in rural Africa, particularly in Kenya. Founded in 2012 and based in Nairobi, the company provides a comprehensive solution that combines business intelligence, data-driven stock management, and an efficient procurement and distribution system. Its web and mobile technology enables agriculture retailers to manage ordering, inventory, and point-of-sale operations while analyzing client profiles and purchasing patterns. This platform enhances retailers' ability to predict demand and improve inventory management, ultimately streamlining distribution and enhancing customer service. Additionally, iProcure offers warehousing and storage facilities, ensuring that products reach the end consumer effectively.
Trackbit
Seed Round in 2022
Trackbit is a cryptocurrency exchange platform.
Afrikamart
Seed Round in 2022
Afrikamart is a West African distribution platform specializing in fresh produce, aimed at enhancing the efficiency of the agribusiness sector. It serves as a digital marketplace connecting producers and suppliers with retailers, hotels, and restaurants. By leveraging digital technology, Afrikamart facilitates the exchange of vital information, such as purchase prices, product availability, and forecasts, between suppliers and customers. The platform also organizes end-to-end logistics through a network of transporters and optimizes financial transactions based on different purchasing and payment terms. Committed to addressing inefficiencies in the food value chain, Afrikamart empowers underprivileged women and youth by providing them with economic opportunities while promoting fair trade practices through the use of artificial intelligence and advanced algorithms.
Enko Education
Series B in 2022
Enko Education is an Africa-wide network of international secondary schools designed to prepare students for admission to top universities worldwide. The organization provides an innovative educational model that utilizes an internationally recognized curriculum, allowing learners to access high-quality education at discounted rates. Through its network of schools, Enko Education aims to create a pathway for students in Africa to achieve their academic aspirations and secure placements in prestigious global institutions.
ANKA
Seed Round in 2022
ANKA is an e-commerce platform dedicated to the discovery, purchase, and sale of African fashion, arts, and crafts. Founded in 2015 and based in Abidjan, Ivory Coast, ANKA aims to connect lovers of African creations with local artisans, enabling creators to monetize their work while allowing customers worldwide to access unique products. The platform facilitates direct transactions and exchanges between buyers and sellers, ensuring a user-friendly and secure experience. ANKA offers a diverse range of items, including clothing, jewelry, accessories, and art, promoting the rich cultural heritage and creativity of Africa.
Zeepay
Series A in 2021
Zeepay Ghana Limited is a Ghanaian mobile financial services company that specializes in providing integrated mobile payment solutions. Headquartered in Accra, the company operates a mobile money payment application that facilitates a variety of services, including mobile payments, cellular airtime top-ups, bill payments, domestic and international money transfers, and bank account linking with mobile wallets. Zeepay aims to serve both the unbanked and banked populations, promoting financial inclusion and easing transactions for its users. The platform acts as an aggregator, connecting various payment platforms, banks, merchants, and mobile network operators, thereby streamlining multiple payment transactions on a single platform. Additionally, Zeepay offers cash-in and cash-out services, peer-to-peer payments, and loyalty services, enhancing the overall customer experience in the digital financial landscape.
SAYNA
Seed Round in 2021
SAYNA is an online ecosystem designed to provide technology education and skill development. It offers a gamified platform for learners to acquire tech skills, with a mobile video game currently in development to enhance the learning experience. The platform allows users to track, evaluate, and validate their skills, enabling them to access remunerative tech microtasks from companies once they complete their training. By facilitating the connection between learning and practical work opportunities, SAYNA aims to reduce unemployment and support digital transformation, providing both local and international job prospects for youth.
XpressGas
Venture Round in 2021
XpressGas Limited operates in the liquefied petroleum (LP) gas sector in Ghana, focusing on the marketing and distribution of LP gas to a diverse clientele, including industries, public institutions, and commercial consumers. The company provides a range of services, including operational management for mini-refilling plants, bulk hauling, and transportation for oil marketing and LP gas companies. XpressGas also manages a fleet of bulk haulage trucks, facilitating the delivery of LP gas through various channels such as refilling stations, consumer service stations, and cylinder depots. The firm aims to offer environmentally friendly LP gas solutions, catering to both households and businesses, while promoting access to cleaner energy alternatives to traditional wood fuel. Based in Tema, Ghana, XpressGas is committed to bridging the energy gap in the region.
Ed Partners
Seed Round in 2021
Ed Partners Africa is a non-banking financial institution that transforms the education sector through working with school owners of affordable schools by providing financial solutions.
Keiwa
Seed Round in 2021
Keiwa is a financial technology company that provides a comprehensive application for accounting, financial management, and inventory management. Its platform includes features such as application-based accounting management software, real-time management reports, and optimized inventory management. Users can easily edit and print receipts and invoices, and the platform supports barcode and QR code scanning. Keiwa enables businesses to efficiently record receivables and debts, monitor deadlines, and generate summary activity reports. Additionally, it allows users to manage financial statements and operating accounts, register stock, and conduct inventories with ease.
StarNews
Seed Round in 2020
StarNews Mobile is a digital platform that specializes in creating, producing, and distributing video content for mobile subscribers. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Santa Monica, California, the company operates in multiple African countries, including Ivory Coast, Cameroon, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, and South Africa. It offers a subscription-based streaming service that empowers African content creators by providing tools to monetize their digital content. The platform connects these creators with local and global audiences, facilitating a sustainable income through a fair payout system. StarNews aims to unlock the potential of Africa's creative sector by making affordable streaming accessible to mass-market consumers and enhancing the connection between creators and their fans with features such as exclusive content and flexible payment options.
New Crystal
Venture Round in 2020
New Crystal Group Limited, founded in 2003 and headquartered in Ashaiman, Ghana, delivers a wide array of health care services specifically designed for the urban poor. The organization serves over 250,000 clients annually and has established itself as a national leader in the sector. Its comprehensive offerings include laboratory and diagnostic services, pharmacy, obstetrics and gynecology, emergency care, prosthetics, maternity services, offshore medical fitness certification, orthotics and bracing, ENT, physiotherapy, dietetics, pediatrics, family practice, dental care, ambulance services, and clinical psychology. This diverse range of services aims to address the health care needs of clients and their families effectively.
Rensource
Venture Round in 2020
Rensource is an innovative energy company focused on providing financial services related to renewable energy. It offers a business model that enables companies across Nigeria and West Africa to sell Power-as-a-Service (PaaS) to their customers. Rensource generates electricity through small solar-hybrid systems installed at customer locations. The company operates with an internal financing structure that supports the deployment of these systems and manages monthly collections from customers. By facilitating access to decentralized solar energy, Rensource aims to enhance the productivity of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the region while promoting the use of clean energy sources. Its overarching mission is to position Nigeria as a leader in distributed renewable power generation.
PEG
Series C in 2019
PEG is an asset financing company that specializes in providing Pay As You Go solar energy products to off-grid customers in West Africa, particularly in Ghana, Cote d'Ivoire, and Senegal. Founded in 2013 by Hugh Whalan and Nate Heller, PEG aims to improve the quality of life for its customers by offering financing for solar home systems. This financing model allows households to transition from expensive and polluting fuel sources, such as kerosene, to sustainable solar energy, which not only enhances their living conditions but also serves as a long-term asset. PEG's solar systems provide access to better lighting, mobile phone charging, and appliances like radios and televisions, contributing to a more sustainable and efficient energy solution for underserved communities. Headquartered in Accra, Ghana, PEG is dedicated to promoting renewable energy and improving the standard of living for its customers through innovative financing solutions.
PEG
Series C in 2019
PEG is an asset financing company that specializes in providing Pay As You Go solar energy products to off-grid customers in West Africa, particularly in Ghana, Cote d'Ivoire, and Senegal. Founded in 2013 by Hugh Whalan and Nate Heller, PEG aims to improve the quality of life for its customers by offering financing for solar home systems. This financing model allows households to transition from expensive and polluting fuel sources, such as kerosene, to sustainable solar energy, which not only enhances their living conditions but also serves as a long-term asset. PEG's solar systems provide access to better lighting, mobile phone charging, and appliances like radios and televisions, contributing to a more sustainable and efficient energy solution for underserved communities. Headquartered in Accra, Ghana, PEG is dedicated to promoting renewable energy and improving the standard of living for its customers through innovative financing solutions.
The African Management Initiative (AMI)
Series A in 2019
The African Management Initiative (AMI) aims to reach 1 million managers by 2023 by delivering practical, affordable learning tools and development, online and offline. AMI is a social enterprise. Their partners include the Assocation of African Business Schools (AABS), the Global Business School Network (GBSN), the Tony Elumelu Foundation and the Lundin Foundation.
Afribon
Venture Round in 2018
Afribon Ltd is a company that designs, produces, and markets food flavors tailored for the food and beverage processing industry. Founded in 2012 and based in Kikuyu, Kenya, Afribon offers a diverse range of flavors applicable in food service, confectionery, baked goods, and dairy products, as well as seasonings and dry blends for snacks. The company emphasizes understanding regional market preferences to create flavor compounds that enhance the customer experience. Afribon supports manufacturers in various stages, including new product development, recipe adjustments, and initial production setup. In addition to its headquarters in Kenya, Afribon has offices in Uganda, Cameroon, Rwanda, and Tanzania, allowing it to cater to a broader market across East Africa.
Carlili
Venture Round in 2018
Carlili is a car rental platform that simplifies the process of renting vehicles in France. It allows travelers to conveniently book rental cars and have them delivered directly to their preferred location and time. By collaborating with professional rental agencies and a network of conveyors, Carlili ensures that customers can easily access car rental services without the hassle of traditional rental processes. The platform focuses on providing a seamless experience for users, making travel more convenient and stress-free.
Toot Sweet
Venture Round in 2018
Toot Sweet is the essential mobile app for last minute culture and events.
Etudesk
Seed Round in 2018
Etudesk is a start-up offering online professional training through its interactive platform. The courses offered have a strictly professional orientation and cover a broad area of learning: Business, IT, Economics, Competitions / Preparatory courses, Civil Engineering, Sciences, etc. The company defines itself as the university of companies and aims to reduce the gap between academic training and the skills sought by companies.
Enko Education
Series A in 2018
Enko Education is an Africa-wide network of international secondary schools designed to prepare students for admission to top universities worldwide. The organization provides an innovative educational model that utilizes an internationally recognized curriculum, allowing learners to access high-quality education at discounted rates. Through its network of schools, Enko Education aims to create a pathway for students in Africa to achieve their academic aspirations and secure placements in prestigious global institutions.
CoinAfrique
Series A in 2018
CoinAfrique is a mobile application that facilitates the buying and selling of second-hand goods in Francophone Africa. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Dakar, Senegal, with additional offices in Benin, Ivory Coast, and France, the platform serves as a classifieds service, allowing users to post and browse advertisements on both mobile devices and the web. CoinAfrique connects individual sellers and buyers, enabling them to engage in transactions for goods and services efficiently. The application aims to create a leading audience in the French-speaking market by making it easy for users to find what they need within minutes.
Kicklox
Venture Round in 2018
Kicklox is an engineering and technology consulting platform based in Paris, France, founded in 2015. The platform connects qualified engineers and tech talents with innovative companies seeking to fulfill their engineering and innovation needs. By facilitating collaboration, Kicklox enables project promoters to access a community of skilled professionals who can help realize their projects. Engineers, developers, designers, and makers can browse and participate in various paid missions posted by clients, allowing them to engage in innovative work while contributing to a diverse range of engineering projects.
Medsenic
Venture Round in 2018
Medsenic SAS is a privately held pharmaceutical company based in Paris, France, specializing in the development of drugs for the treatment of autoimmune diseases, including systemic lupus erythematosus and graft-versus-host diseases. Founded in 2010, the company also produces arsenic trioxide, which is utilized in the treatment of acute promyelocytic leukemia, demonstrating significant potential for achieving remarkable remissions and addressing severe health conditions.
PathMotion
Venture Round in 2018
PathMotion is an online discussion platform designed to enhance employee-to-candidate engagement by allowing employees to share their career stories and insights. This platform enables companies to generate authentic content that strengthens their employer brand, making it visible across various recruitment channels. PathMotion provides tools that facilitate effortless interaction between employees and candidates, improving the recruitment process and maximizing conversion rates. The company serves clients across multiple sectors, including well-known organizations in France, the United States, and the United Kingdom, such as Clifford Chance, Nestlé, Airbus, Orange, McDonald's, and KPMG.
Vallesse Editions
Venture Round in 2018
Vallesse is an Ivorian publishing house operating in the general literature, children's literature and extracurricular sectors.VALLESSE has an editorial collection made up of five collections and around seventy works, thirty-three of which are approved for the school program. It brings together reference authors and participates in the promotion of young authors via the Golden Manuscript Literary Competition.
clinique procrea
Venture Round in 2018
clinique procrea specializes in the field of reproductive health and is the leader in Côte d'Ivoire for Medically Assisted Reproduction (MPA), a technique that allows people who have difficulty having a child to successfully give birth.
Rama Cereal
Venture Round in 2018
Rama Cereal is a grain processing service provider based in Ivory Coast. The company specializes in the processing of various grains and crops, including millet, maize, rice, sorghum, ginger, gnangan, soumara, and baobab. By focusing on local markets, Rama Cereal aims to meet the diverse demands for these agricultural products, thereby contributing to the availability of a wide range of grains and crops in the region.
Cape Verde dental clinic
Venture Round in 2018
The Cape Verde Dental Clinic offers its patients high-quality oral care services, carried out using procedures and equipment that meet the best standards in the dental environment. It brings together several areas of specialty: basic dental care, orthodontics, prosthetics and dental imaging.
Chicky
Venture Round in 2018
Chicky is a fast food company based in Antananarivo, Madagascar, specializing in chicken dishes. Founded in 2017 by Yohann Cattiau, a French entrepreneur, Chicky aims to establish itself as a prominent player in the fast food sector in the country. The company operates three restaurants: the first opened in June 2017 in the Behoririka district, followed by a second location in Analakely in January 2018, and a third in the Gallery Urbania by Analakely in October 2018. Chicky offers a variety of fried chicken dishes and other fast food options to its customers.
Studio Kä
Venture Round in 2018
Studio Kä is a start-up focused on creating and producing educational animated series that highlight African stories, aiming to enhance cultural appreciation among children. The company specializes in delivering engaging content that not only entertains but also educates young audiences about African cultural heritage and contemporary issues. By offering high-quality animated series, Studio Kä seeks to provide children with valuable learning experiences rooted in their cultural context.
CetteFamille
Seed Round in 2017
CetteFamille is a French network that provides an economical alternative to traditional retirement homes by connecting seniors with professional and accredited families for shared housing. The platform facilitates the matching process, allowing elderly individuals and their families to find suitable caregivers nearby. Through its website, seniors can register to meet potential host families, while the CetteFamille team ensures that the requests are carefully studied to match each senior with the most appropriate family based on their specific needs. Additionally, CetteFamille offers follow-up services to assist with various administrative procedures, making the transition smoother for both seniors and their families. This approach aims to create a warm and personalized living arrangement that prioritizes the comfort and well-being of the elderly.
PEG
Series B in 2017
PEG is an asset financing company that specializes in providing Pay As You Go solar energy products to off-grid customers in West Africa, particularly in Ghana, Cote d'Ivoire, and Senegal. Founded in 2013 by Hugh Whalan and Nate Heller, PEG aims to improve the quality of life for its customers by offering financing for solar home systems. This financing model allows households to transition from expensive and polluting fuel sources, such as kerosene, to sustainable solar energy, which not only enhances their living conditions but also serves as a long-term asset. PEG's solar systems provide access to better lighting, mobile phone charging, and appliances like radios and televisions, contributing to a more sustainable and efficient energy solution for underserved communities. Headquartered in Accra, Ghana, PEG is dedicated to promoting renewable energy and improving the standard of living for its customers through innovative financing solutions.
Welkeys
Series A in 2017
Welkeys is Chloé's. Passionate about new experience in real life and digital, Chloé imagined Welkeys to help property owners manage logistics when subletting their house on peer-to-peer platforms such as Airbnb, Housetrip, Homelidays… Most of our owners found Welkeys as THE solution to their logistics problem related to short term rentals. We higly value the tasks offered by our experimented concierges Welkeys so please choose, kick-back and relax.
Concilio
Seed Round in 2017
Concilio is a digital health platform. Their mission is to enable everyone to access the best of the health and prevention system. The company is based in Paris, France.
Oui Carry
Seed Round in 2017
OuiCarry provides delivery services and allows its customers (individuals and businesses) based in Senegal to buy products from international commercial websites. The clients can choose from any commercial website, which gives them access to very wide range of products. For those without credit card, OuiCarry can buy the product online on behalf on the client. OuiCarry currently counts several thousand customers and has made good progress over the last few years. Compared to other alternatives, OuiCarry brings high-quality services at moderate cost and within a relatively short period of time (less than 10 days for an expedition coming from Europe for example) The company was rewarded in 2016 by the Orange FAB prize and has also been the finalist of the “Great Entrepreneur Competition” held by the British Council.
TechnoFOUNDERS
Venture Round in 2017
TechnoFOUNDERS is a venture builder established in 2014 and located in Boulogne-Billancourt, France. The firm specializes in transforming research work into startups, focusing on various sectors including B2B, healthcare, information technology, agriculture, artificial intelligence, industrials, clean technology, and SaaS. By fostering innovation and supporting the commercialization of research, TechnoFOUNDERS aims to create impactful businesses in these diverse fields.
WeFix
Venture Round in 2017
WeFix is a business that specializes in providing express repair services for smartphones and tablets throughout Europe. It operates an online marketplace that connects customers with repair services for various device components, including screens, batteries, buttons, and microphones. By offering a convenient and user-friendly platform, WeFix enables smart device owners to easily access the repairs they need, ensuring a hassle-free experience for those seeking to maintain their technology.
Kap Code
Venture Round in 2017
Kap Code focuses on enhancing the management of chronic diseases and identifying drug safety signals through social networks. The company develops a digital health system that employs artificial intelligence and natural language processing to monitor patient experiences. By extracting data related to quality of life, care pathways, and unmet medical needs, Kap Code empowers patients to better understand their chronic conditions. This approach aims to improve the overall patient-physician relationship and foster a more informed and engaged patient community.
Malian Laundry Society
Venture Round in 2017
Malian Laundry Company is a Malian company providing a complete linen maintenance service for hotels in Bamako.The company collects, cleans and delivers flat linen for its customers (bed linen, aprons, sponges, table linen, bath towels, etc.). The company has solid references and counts among its customers the largest hotels in Bamako, notably Azalaï, Radisson and El Farouk.
AgroServ Industry
Venture Round in 2017
AgroServ Industry is an industrial unit for processing corn into gritz and flour.The company processes 100 tonnes of maize per day into grits and flour and packed in bags of 5, 15, 20, 25 kg which makes it possible to market simple and fortified semolina and then commercialize the sound used in animal nutrition.
COGELEC ENERGY
Venture Round in 2017
COGELEC ENERGY is a company specializing in electrical work, rural electrification, and the supply, installation and maintenance of electrical and hydraulic equipment, throughout the territory of Senegal.
SENAR Les Délices de Lysa
Venture Round in 2017
SENAR (SENégal Peanut) is a Senegalese family SME located in Dakar specialized in the processing and sale of nut products.
Sahel lab
Venture Round in 2016
Sahel Lab is a Nigerien laboratory that prepares mining samples for exploration actors in the country (uranium, gold) and conducts chemical, hydrologic and environmental analyses for other actors including large NGOs. Sahel-Lab was co-founded by SINERGI in 2009, after the entrepreneur M. Takoubakoye applied for a business plan competition organized by SINERGI in 2008. SINERGI invested €67,000 in Sahel Lab, taking a minority equity position and providing a long-term shareholder’s loan. Sahel-Lab has grown its activity exponentially since 2011. Today, Sahel-Lab is the leading mining laboratory in Niger, accredited ISO 17 025 and realizing 100% of the samples preparation needs of the main players in mining exploration (Gazprom, Global Uranium, etc.). Sahel-Lab has created 18 trained jobs so far and plans to grow additional mining services in the years to come.
Wistiki
Venture Round in 2016
Wistiki is a small-sized Bluetooth tracker that helps find everything hold dear. Wistiki is the easiest way to find belongings in seconds.
Africa Radio
Venture Round in 2016
Africa Radio is a Paris-based radio station founded in 1981 that focuses on providing independent programming reflecting the diverse cultures and issues of the African continent. The station offers a general program that includes information, debates, music, and interactive segments, featuring a variety of voices and perspectives from different regions. By broadcasting news, sports, and cultural content, Africa Radio aims to foster dialogue and understanding among its listeners while keeping them informed about current affairs. The station highlights the richness of African music and culture, serving as a platform for promoting the continent's diversity.
Enko Education
Series A in 2016
Enko Education is an Africa-wide network of international secondary schools designed to prepare students for admission to top universities worldwide. The organization provides an innovative educational model that utilizes an internationally recognized curriculum, allowing learners to access high-quality education at discounted rates. Through its network of schools, Enko Education aims to create a pathway for students in Africa to achieve their academic aspirations and secure placements in prestigious global institutions.
PEG
Series A in 2016
PEG is an asset financing company that specializes in providing Pay As You Go solar energy products to off-grid customers in West Africa, particularly in Ghana, Cote d'Ivoire, and Senegal. Founded in 2013 by Hugh Whalan and Nate Heller, PEG aims to improve the quality of life for its customers by offering financing for solar home systems. This financing model allows households to transition from expensive and polluting fuel sources, such as kerosene, to sustainable solar energy, which not only enhances their living conditions but also serves as a long-term asset. PEG's solar systems provide access to better lighting, mobile phone charging, and appliances like radios and televisions, contributing to a more sustainable and efficient energy solution for underserved communities. Headquartered in Accra, Ghana, PEG is dedicated to promoting renewable energy and improving the standard of living for its customers through innovative financing solutions.
PEG
Series A in 2016
PEG is an asset financing company that specializes in providing Pay As You Go solar energy products to off-grid customers in West Africa, particularly in Ghana, Cote d'Ivoire, and Senegal. Founded in 2013 by Hugh Whalan and Nate Heller, PEG aims to improve the quality of life for its customers by offering financing for solar home systems. This financing model allows households to transition from expensive and polluting fuel sources, such as kerosene, to sustainable solar energy, which not only enhances their living conditions but also serves as a long-term asset. PEG's solar systems provide access to better lighting, mobile phone charging, and appliances like radios and televisions, contributing to a more sustainable and efficient energy solution for underserved communities. Headquartered in Accra, Ghana, PEG is dedicated to promoting renewable energy and improving the standard of living for its customers through innovative financing solutions.
LKSpatialist
Venture Round in 2016
LKSpatialist provides a platform of web applications targeted at land and land planning professionals. The company specializes in an online geographic information system that assists users in spatial modeling of urban networks. Its services include digital solutions for qualifying and assessing land potential, managing property assets, and prospecting and developing land projects. By offering these tools, LKSpatialist enables clients to enhance efficiency and effectiveness in their land-related activities, ultimately saving time and optimizing resources.
Neurotech
Venture Round in 2016
Neurotech is an IT services company that specializes in the development of computer networks, data security, and unified communications. They has extended its fields of expertise to Datacenter management, systems infrastructure and middleware. Their range of services covers the following areas: network infrastructure, switching, routing, and cabling.
Careers and Lime of Mali (CCM)
Venture Round in 2016
Careers and Lime of Mali (CCM) is a Malian company specialized in the production and marketing of quick lime and agricultural lime.
Tincy Boulangerie
Private Equity Round in 2015
Tincy Boulangerie is an industrial bakery that produces and distributes bread to consumers in Cotonou. It distributes its product through a shop, a network of 24 kiosks, more than 50 shopkeepers and professionals from hostelry and restauration sectors. The bakery is launched in 2009. Initially conceived as a simple marketing exercise, the project proved to be a real success. In 2010, the turnover of the bakery exceeded the one of the consulting firm. Gatien Adjaboni is deeply involved in this new activity and has notably launched the National Association of Bakers of Benin, which gathers a dozen of professionals and represents to this day the only union in the sector.
Enval Laboratoire
Venture Round in 2015
Enval Laboratoire S.A. is operates laboratories for physicochemical and microbiological analysis.
SCRIMAD
Venture Round in 2015
Scrimad is engaged in the agribusiness sector, focusing on the collection and export of various fruits, spices, and in-fruit ingredients. The company's offerings include fresh local produce such as litchis and pineapples, as well as spices like black pepper, vanilla, and cloves. Additionally, Scrimad provides fruit purees and juices, catering to international customers through its export facilities. By specializing in these products, the company supports both the agriculture industry and the services sector, ensuring a diverse range of high-quality offerings for its clientele.
Eden Tree
Venture Round in 2015
Eden Tree is a producer and distributor of high-quality fresh vegetables, fruits, and herbs in Ghana. The company aims to promote healthy eating habits by engaging in the production, hygienic packaging, and distribution of a diverse range of products, including cabbage, capsicum, and broccoli, along with various spices. By focusing on quality and safety, Eden Tree provides Ghanaian consumers with access to fresh and properly packaged food products at competitive prices.
Sahelian Seed
Venture Round in 2015
Sahelian Seed is a company whose purpose is the production, conditioning and marketing of improved seeds of rain-fed and market-garden species.
PEG
Venture Round in 2015
PEG is an asset financing company that specializes in providing Pay As You Go solar energy products to off-grid customers in West Africa, particularly in Ghana, Cote d'Ivoire, and Senegal. Founded in 2013 by Hugh Whalan and Nate Heller, PEG aims to improve the quality of life for its customers by offering financing for solar home systems. This financing model allows households to transition from expensive and polluting fuel sources, such as kerosene, to sustainable solar energy, which not only enhances their living conditions but also serves as a long-term asset. PEG's solar systems provide access to better lighting, mobile phone charging, and appliances like radios and televisions, contributing to a more sustainable and efficient energy solution for underserved communities. Headquartered in Accra, Ghana, PEG is dedicated to promoting renewable energy and improving the standard of living for its customers through innovative financing solutions.
Simplon.co
Seed Round in 2014
Simplon.co SAS, established in 2013 and located in Montreuil, France, specializes in web development training services. The company operates a network of social digital factories, both in France and internationally, and has trained over 2,000 individuals in the digital sector. As a social business, Simplon.co is committed to promoting inclusivity within the digital field by identifying and nurturing talent among underrepresented groups. In addition to its training programs, the company provides consultancy services to assist organizations with their digital transformation efforts and develops websites and applications tailored to their needs.
Trianon
Venture Round in 2014
Trianon BTP Gabon ("Trianon") is a construction company created in 2012 by a team of young Gabonese professionals , trained and with a solid professional experience in France. At its creation, Trianon took the challenge to position itself as the missing link in the construction industry in Gabon: a company combining the agility of a small structure (allowing it to recover medium-sized contracts) and The seriousness of a structured group (offering all the guarantees a customer can expect). After a year of activity, Trianon demonstrated the viability of its model. The company generated a turnover of € 1 million during the financial year and imposed itself on public and private clients reputed to be demanding (Société Nationale Immobilière, French Ministry of Defense, French Ministry of Foreign Affairs ).
Legeni
Venture Round in 2014
LEGENI is the first private laboratory for geothermic and environmental studies in Niger. These studies (materials and sands tests, environmental impacts studies) are essential for the professionalization of the country construction field. Until 2006, Niger had only one public under-equipped laboratory. Since its creation in 2004, LEGENI took a leading position thanks to the quality of its equipments and services. The company grew quickly mainly due to mineral investments in the north of the country.
Trianon Homes
Venture Round in 2014
Trianon Homes is a real estate development company based in Libreville, Gabon, specializing in the construction of residential and infrastructure projects across Africa. The company operates primarily in major cities including Dakar, Abidjan, Cotonou, Douala, and Libreville. Trianon Homes emphasizes meticulous site selection and adheres to high construction standards, ensuring attention to detail throughout every phase of project design and execution.
Banque de Développement des Comores
Venture Round in 2014
Banque de Développement des Comores, established in 1982, is a development bank aimed at fostering economic growth in the Comoros. It was founded with the support of the Union of the Comoros, the French Agency for Development, and the European Investment Bank. The bank primarily focuses on financing medium-term production activities to stimulate investment and development in the region. After facing significant challenges in its early years, the bank underwent a transformation in 2008 with the help of a technical assistance mission funded by the French Agency for Development, which led to the implementation of a new credit policy. Since 2010, the bank has achieved profitability and has expanded its operations, enhancing its role in the Comorian economy through traditional banking services while staying committed to its core mission of promoting investment.
HelloAsso
Venture Round in 2013
HelloAsso is the free solution for associations and clubs to receive payments over the Internet.
Bakou Logistics
Venture Round in 2013
Bakou Logistics S.A. is a logistics service provider based in Bobo-Dioulasso, Burkina Faso, specializing in a comprehensive range of transport and customer-specific logistics services throughout West Africa. Established in 2006, the company offers cargo transportation, fleet services, bulk and tanker services, as well as value-added services including warehousing and distribution. Bakou Logistics focuses on optimizing transport and supply management for its clients, ensuring quality, safety, efficiency, and durability in its operations. The company employs advanced information systems and geolocation technology for real-time tracking of trucks and goods, while prioritizing security to enhance service reliability and client satisfaction.
Carrières du Moungo
Venture Round in 2013
Carrières du Moungo SA is a company based in Douala, Cameroon, that specializes in the production and sale of sand, crushed gravel, and ready-mix concrete. It operates three sites where it extracts and distributes high-quality raw materials essential for construction projects in the region. Through its operations, Carrières du Moungo plays a significant role in supporting the construction industry in Cameroon by providing reliable and durable building materials.
Acep Burkina
Venture Round in 2013
ACEP Burkina is a MFI specialized in the financing of micro companies and very small enterprises existing in towns and close suburbs. Granted credits are mainly used to finance required working capital and investments. I&P and ACEP International which are old partners have decided to partner in 2008 to try to start a microfinance institution like ACEP in the country. In spite of a preexisting important mutual fund present in town zone, small entrepreneurs remain hardly linked to microfinance. Besides, it does not exist for the moment in Burkina Faso, a microfinance institution specialized in individual credit with an effective and appropriate technique of credit risk analysis towards very small companies. Financings trough subventions have been secured from the French Agency of Development then an agreement has been obtained from the ministry of finances in June 2012. The microfinance institution has started its activities in October 2012.
Oxus RDC
Venture Round in 2013
OXUS is a global group of microfinance institutions created in 2005 at the initiative of ACTED, a leading French international NGO. OXUS currently runs 4 affiliated MFIs in Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan, Afghanistan and the Democratic Republic of Congo. OXUS Development Network (ODN), the services company set up by OXUS, runs the group and provides technical assistance and investment services to the OXUS MFIs and OXUS Holding. ODN is based in Paris, France. Created in 2007 as a financial holding company, OXUS Holding holds the equity shares of OXUS institutions and receives the funds raised for the group.
Sofamac SA is a manufacturer based in Dakar, Senegal, specializing in the production of terracotta tiles and clay bricks. Founded in 2012, the company focuses on producing clay construction materials primarily for local use. With a commitment to quality, Sofamac aims to meet the demands of the construction industry in its region.
Indian Ocean Trepang
Venture Round in 2012
Indian Ocean Trepang specializes in the sustainable farming, processing, and global distribution of dried sea cucumbers. By subcontracting production to low-income fishermen, the company not only provides them access to a lucrative market but also supports local fishing communities. Its innovative approach focuses on environmentally-friendly practices, allowing sea cucumber farming to be conducted at sea rather than in costly facilities. This model not only enhances the economic stability of participating fishermen but also contributes to the preservation of sea cucumber species, helping to prevent their endangerment. As a result, Indian Ocean Trepang offers consumers worldwide a delicacy that is both environmentally sustainable and economically beneficial for local communities.
NEST
Venture Round in 2012
NEST is a network of healthcare clinics focused on delivering quality medical services specifically for women and children. The facilities aim to provide accessible and effective healthcare, particularly for middle-class families. NEST offers a range of services including pediatric and maternity care, encompassing pregnancy detection, prenatal consultations, midwifery consultations, and ultrasounds. Through these services, NEST supports mothers and newborns in leading healthy lives, ensuring that patients receive comprehensive and attentive care throughout their healthcare journey.
Acep Madagascar
Venture Round in 2012
ACEP Madagascar SA is a prominent microfinance institution based in Antananarivo, Madagascar, established in 2009. It focuses on providing financial services such as credit, savings, and insurance to micro companies and small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that are often excluded from traditional financial systems due to their non-solvability. As one of the oldest microfinance institutions in the country, ACEP Madagascar operates a network of six regional branches and 42 agencies, which facilitates access to its financial products for a diverse customer base. In addition to financial services, ACEP Madagascar also offers mutual health benefits and money transfer services, contributing actively to the economic development of the region by enabling clients to grow their businesses efficiently.
Delta Irrigation
Venture Round in 2012
Delta Irrigation SA, established in 2012 and based in Saint-Louis, Senegal, specializes in the design, manufacture, and marketing of hydraulic systems for the agriculture industry. The company offers a range of products including pumps, filters, pivot systems, and sprinklers, all aimed at enhancing irrigation and water treatment processes. In addition to product sales, Delta Irrigation provides education, installation, and maintenance services, helping clients optimize water usage for agricultural purposes. Through its comprehensive approach, the company supports efficient water management in the region's farming practices.
ACEP Niger
Venture Round in 2012
ACEP Niger is a microfinance institution targetting small and very small businesses in urban areas.
ITG Store
Venture Round in 2012
ITG Store is an IT services company that offers service and infrastructure integration. The company creates a strong local added value through management information systems, data storage and other services. Relying on a local team of expert engineers, ITG has earned the trust of major clients operating in the region.
Nutrizaza
Venture Round in 2012
Nutrizaza SA, a social company, develops a network of baby restaurants, hotelin-jazakely. The company also sells baby food completing mother’s milk, Koba Aina, to the maximum of families, mainly poor families. The company was founded in 2012 and is based in Madagascar.
CDS
Venture Round in 2011
Established in 1980, CDS is a corporate citizen that works for everyone's access to water and electricity services. CDS offers optimized solutions via renewable energy, from the stand-alone kit to custom hybrid systems. Through effective collaboration with its partners and customers, and constant concern for the quality and viability of installed systems, CDS carries out sustainable projects. Leader in solar energy in Mauritania, it works on three complementary activities: Delegation of public services in rural areas Supply and installation of solar kits for access to water and electricity for household and collective use Implementation and follow-up of works
Fides Microfinance Senegal
Venture Round in 2011
Fides Microfinance Senegal is a microfinance institution dedicated to offering financial services to both urban and rural populations in northern Senegal. With its headquarters in St. Louis, the institution provides a range of services, including solidarity and individual loans, savings, insurance, and mobile banking. It has established offices in Luga and Touba, with plans to open an additional agency annually in the northern region, which currently has limited financial offerings compared to Dakar. Fides Microfinance focuses on supporting previously unbanked micro-entrepreneurs, helping them to develop self-employment strategies. Additionally, the institution specializes in financing small agricultural equipment, such as motor pumps and irrigation systems, contributing to the growth of local economies. With the backing of FIDES consultants, Fides Microfinance aims to strengthen microfinance initiatives in rural areas.
CAT Logistics Niger
Venture Round in 2010
CAT LOGISTICS performs customs clearance and freight transport. The company manages goods and shipping from their arrival in one of the sub-regional ports directly to the client. It has subsidiaries in the three coastal countries of the region: Cotonou in Benin, Tema in Ghana and Lome in Togo. CAT LOGISTICS has experienced very rapid growth in business volume since 2008, supported by major contracts including AREVA and the World Food Program (WFP). It operates in a particularly buoyant market with oil and mining large-scale investments. It is the only Nigerian-founded company of this size that remains independent from international firms. In 2013-2014, CAT partnered with the UN for the peace keeping mission in Mali. The company loaded equipment, vehicles and over goods from Abidjan port in Ivory Coast to the Niger River and Gao in Mali.
Fides Bank Namibia
Venture Round in 2010
FIDES BANK Namibia is a microfinance institution (MFI) in Namibia which has started its operations in early 2010. It is the only true MFI in the country. The bank has taken over the activities of a microfinance program developed on a small scale since 2005. FIDES, as a microfinance operator, has specific expertise in the startup and management of private microfinance institution involved in rural areas. I&P is one of the founding shareholders of FIDES BANK Namibia, which has chosen to operate with a commercial bank status, becoming the fifth largest bank. Namibia displays a particularly harsh context to develop microfinance activities, especially in rural areas, due to the very low population density and high costs associated with the deployment of services. The bank started its activities in the Northern region of Namibia where population is moderately low which was completely unserved by financial and banking institutions.
VISEO
Venture Round in 2010
Since it was founded, VISEO has developed its know-how around the ERP value chain, acting as a consultant upstream of projects, then during the integration phase and, finally, with regard to the maintenance and evolution of the systems installed.
Cofipêche
Venture Round in 2009
Cofipêche is settled in Abidjan and locally produces knotless fishing nets sold in Ivory Coast and the sub-region. They are used for surface fishing and fish farming. Both factory trawlers and traditional fishermen prioritize this kind of nets for they do not hurt the fishes. Those international regulation-compliant nets designed to save the natural stocks from over-fishing are locally crafted from imported nylon wires. Cofipêche is the only Subsaharan African factory positioned on this industrial segment. All equivalent products are imported from Asia.
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