AfricInvest
Private equityEbene, Cybercity · Growth · 1 people tracked
Also known as AFRICINVEST GLOBAL MANCO
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 Aug 11, 2026.
Team · 1 people
from the firm's website
What they invest in
from 4 of 86 portfolio companiesFintech ×2Mobility & Transportation ×2AgTech ×1AI & Machine Learning ×1Consumer ×1Hardware ×1Impact & Social Good ×1Marketplaces ×1
HQs:United States×1South Africa×1
Investments · 86 tracked
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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
Company that received a growth round led by AfricInvest's FIVE to accelerate pan-African expansion.
Company exited by AfricInvest following its acquisition by NMBZ Holdings.
Company from which AfricInvest III initiated a phased exit following a USD 16 million fundraising.
Heetch operates a ride-hailing app connecting passengers with drivers, positioning itself on low commission rates for drivers.
ConsumerMarketplacesMobility & Transportation
Company receiving first investment from AfricInvest's French-African Fund 3 to support its next growth phase.
Moove provides vehicle financing and mobility solutions for entrepreneurs in emerging markets.
FintechImpact & Social GoodMobility & Transportation
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companiesAerobotics · flyeye.io · Jul 11, 2025
Frequently asked questions
- 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.
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