Investisseurs & Partenaires (I&P) is a Paris-based impact investment group, established in 2002, focusing on African Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs). With a team of approximately forty professionals across Paris and seven African offices, I&P provides long-term financing, strategic, managerial, and technical support to SMEs, fostering local value creation and job generation. Since inception, I&P has invested in over 90 companies across 16 African countries and various sectors, generating significant social, environmental, and governance impact. The group manages four pan-African funds totaling €135 million and sponsors five African impact funds, demonstrating its commitment to African development through impact investing.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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