Ebene, Cybercity · Growth · 8 people tracked
Also known as AFRICINVEST GLOBAL MANCO
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Investment thesis
AfricInvest targets growth-capital investments in small and medium-sized enterprises well-positioned in their local African markets with potential to scale beyond national borders and become regional champions. It takes significant minority (and occasionally majority) positions with a hands-on, value-adding approach over a medium-to-long holding period of four to six years. Combining financial and industrial expertise, the firm strengthens management teams, improves corporate governance, financial reporting and transparency, and creates synergies through its extensive pan-African and European network. It emphasizes strong governance, environmental and social responsibility, and long-term sustainability, focusing especially on midcap and family-owned businesses in key growth sectors.
Source: firm website, verified Sep 15, 2026.
Team · 8 people
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What they invest in
from 24 of 91 portfolio companiesFintech ×12AI & Machine Learning ×8Enterprise Software ×5SaaS ×5Impact & Social Good ×4Consumer ×3Logistics & Supply Chain ×3Advanced Manufacturing ×2
HQs:France×3United Kingdom×3Morocco×3United States×2South Africa×2Kenya×1
Investments · 91 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathBy year:2025 · 52024 · 12023 · 12022 · 18 dated
Aerobotics develops AI and drone-based software to help fruit growers, packers, and shippers measure crop health and estimate yields using aerial imagery analysis.
AgTechAI & Machine LearningHardwareCape Town, ZA
Benji
Co-investors4Di CapitalBantam GroupCathay InnovationNaspers
Africa Healthcare Network operates a dialysis treatment chain across Sub-Saharan Africa, delivering high-quality kidney disease care at accessible prices.
HealthtechImpact & Social GoodMedical Devices
Nikhil Pereira-Kamath(Co-founder)Dr. Lloyd Vincent(Co-founder)
Co-investorsEndeavor CatalystAfrica50Transform Health Fund
Fintech platform that aggregates payment services to accelerate digital payment adoption across Western and Central Africa.
Co-investorsAdelieSeedstars Africa Ventures
Boomplay is a music streaming and download platform offering access to over 100 million songs and videos, primarily serving African listeners and content creators.
ConsumerMedia & Entertainment
Co-investorsCathay InnovationSeas Capital
EFC Zambia is a deposit-taking microfinance institution providing inclusive financial services and credit to micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) across Zambia.
FintechImpact & Social GoodZambia, ZM
Bedah Salasini(Chief Executive Officer)inKampaka Banda(Chief Financial Officer)Charles Kalela(Chief Operating Officer)inKelvin Mayonga(Chief Risk Officer)Martha Msoni(Head of Legal & Company Secretary)inMary Manda Musonda(Chief Credit Officer)
African edtech offering hybrid online and campus-based training in AI, coding and digital skills across Africa and the Middle East.
Yahya Bouhlel(Founder)in
Co-investorsCathay InnovationWamda Capital
Heetch operates a ride-hailing app connecting passengers with drivers, positioning itself on low commission rates for drivers.
ConsumerMarketplacesMobility & Transportation
Co-investorsAster CapitalKima VenturesAlvenCathay InnovationFELIX CAPITALIdinvest Partners+1 more
InstaDeep is an AI company founded in 2014 that develops machine learning solutions, partnering with organizations like Google DeepMind.
AI & Machine LearningBiotechDeep TechEnterprise SoftwareLogistics & Supply ChainLondon, GB
Co-investorsBeyond1435 GmbHDeutsche Bahn Digital VenturesEndeavor Catalyst
Kredete provides cross-border payment services for diaspora communities and emerging-market populations.
AI & Machine LearningFintechNew York City, US
Co-investorsExpert DOJONeer Venture PartnersPolymorphic CapitalTechstarsBlockchain Founders FundTeam Ignite Ventures
Kredete provides cross-border payment services for diaspora communities and emerging-market populations, enabling money transfers globally.
AI & Machine LearningConsumerFintech
Co-investorsTeam Ignite VenturesBFFBlockchain Founders FundPolymorphic CapitalTechstarsTezos Foundation
La Voie Express Group is a Moroccan logistics provider, a subsidiary of H&S Group formed from the merger of Buildings & Logistic Services (BLS) and La Voie Express, offering end-to-end supply chain services across six areas including national transport, international freight, warehousing (3PL), packaging, logistics real estate, and last-mile delivery.
Logistics & Supply Chain
Pan-African eyewear brand expanding access to affordable eye care across 10 countries with 134+ stores.
Co-investorsAsia Africa Investment & Consulting (AAIC)Beyond Capital VenturesEQ2 VenturesSaviu VenturesFINCA VenturesProparco
Moove provides vehicle financing and mobility solutions for entrepreneurs in emerging markets.
FintechImpact & Social GoodMobility & Transportation
Ladi Delano(Founder)inJide Odunsi(Founder)in
Co-investorsAccelerate AfricaLeft Lane CapitalLoftyInc CapitalPalm Drive CapitalRaptor GroupSpeedinvest+1 more
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Outsourcia offers customer relationship optimization solutions with a focus on human-centered engagement and client satisfaction management.
Enterprise SoftwareFuture of WorkSaaS
Co-investorsSPE Capital Partners
Oze provides small business owners in Africa with tools for financial record-keeping, payment processing, and access to affordable capital through a single integrated platform.
Enterprise SoftwareFintechSaaSLagos, NG
Co-investorsBand of AngelsIngressive CapitalRising Tide Africa (RTA)Saviu VenturesSpeedinvest
PayLogic provides customized electronic payment solutions and infrastructure to financial institutions, banks, and businesses navigating the digital payment landscape.
Enterprise SoftwareFintechSaaS
Mohamed Mekouar(Founder & Executive Chairman)inAissa Slimani(Founder & General Manager)in
PayTic provides an AI-powered platform for automating payment back-office operations, including reconciliation, dispute and chargeback handling, network fee optimization, anomaly detection, and payment systems modernization.
AI & Machine LearningFintechSaaS
Co-investorsConcrete VenturesIsland CapitalMistral Venture PartnersBuild VenturesCDG InvestIsland Capital Partners+2 more
PayTic provides an AI-powered platform for automating payments back-office operations, including reconciliation, dispute and chargeback handling, network fee management, anomaly detection, and payment systems modernization.
AI & Machine LearningFintechSaaS
Co-investorsBuild VenturesCDG InvestConcrete VenturesIsland Capital PartnersLaunch Africa VenturesOutlierz Ventures+1 more
Promamec is a Morocco-based medical devices company that distributes equipment and consumables from international brands to healthcare professionals and manufactures gauze bands, medical kits, and sterile drapes at its factory.
Advanced ManufacturingHealthtechMedical Devices
Co-investorsTransform Health FundVantage Capital
Same Team is a digital agency that connects brands to their audiences by combining design, technology, and expertise.
AdTechMarketing TechTunis, TN
SOMALEV Group operates through five entities providing logistics, crane services, and heavy equipment solutions for oil & gas, wind, and industrial sectors primarily across Africa and the MENA region.
Advanced ManufacturingConstruction TechEnergyLogistics & Supply ChainAzzemour or Mehdia, MA
Turaco provides embedded insurance products—including hospital cash, credit life, funeral, micro-property, and accident cover—that businesses can integrate to offer to their customers.
AI & Machine LearningFintechImpact & Social GoodInsurTechWilmington, US
Ted Pantone(Co-Founder & CEO)Charles Welden(Director)Rachel Levenson(Director)Peter Gross(Director)Brekly Pantone(Director)
Co-investorsAmbassadors Impact NetworkEnza CapitalGlobal PartnershipsMercy Corps VenturesMusha VenturesOperator Stack+2 more
Other
Tracked investments with no reachable website or further public details — typically companies that wound down, renamed, or were absorbed.
AdvyteamAfitexAltereoAmerigo GroupAmimer EnergieAURAAuto Distribution MarocAzalai HotelsBAOBAGBFREEBlue HealthBridge BankBroron Oil & Gas servicesBuzzkitoCarbon HoldingsCFG BankClayens NPCrédit Communautaire d'Afrique (CCA)Disty TechnologiesEFC TanzaniaEFC UgandaElephant GroupEtude Généalogique GuénifeyFidelity Bank Ghana LimitedGATGroupe CentauresGSH GroupHemodiaHTDSI&M RwandaInpacktInternational Community School LimitedISGAIsonJemsKaiOSLes Centaures RoutiersLeWagonMaille ClubMariettonMasria Digital Payments - mdpMathevonMFS AfricaMicrocred MaliOmteqOne Tech GroupPalmpayPharmatisPiexPiriouPlatinum PowerPrime BankRagniRAYNAL Assurances IARDRIM PharmaRoyal Exchange General Insurance CompanySalvador Caetano Auto AfricaSilafricaSJL MedTechnammTecofiTMFValencia
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companies
Oze · nzherald.co.nz · Sep 7, 2026
Britam · ugstandard.com · Aug 19, 2026
Moove · techcrunch.com · Aug 5, 2026
Landor · newrepublic.com · Jul 17, 2026
NMBZ · newsday.co.zw · May 29, 2026
EFC Zambia · avca.africa · Mar 4, 2026
Promamec · waya.media · Dec 29, 2025
Kredete · empowerafrica.com · Sep 18, 2025
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has AfricInvest made?
- AfricInvest has 91 tracked investments, including 6 dated in the last 24 months.
- What stage does AfricInvest invest at?
- AfricInvest invests at the Growth stage.
- What sectors does AfricInvest focus on?
- AfricInvest focuses on AgTech, Consumer, EdTech, Fintech, Healthtech, Medical Devices, Retail Tech, Sector Agnostic.
- Where is AfricInvest located?
- AfricInvest is headquartered in Ebene, Cybercity, SN.
- Does AfricInvest lead rounds?
- AfricInvest typically participates in rounds rather than leading them.
- Who does AfricInvest co-invest with?
- AfricInvest most often shares deals with Cathay Innovation, Endeavor Catalyst, 4Di Capital, among 28 tracked co-investors.
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