Swicorp

"Swicorp initiated its private equity activities in 2004 to leverage its long-standing network of relationships in the MENA region and capitalise on the wide range of attractive investment opportunities in one of the world's most exciting emerging markets.

Since 2005, over USD 1 billion has been raised for Swicorp private equity funds, primarily from investors based in the Middle East. In 2011, our investors base widened to include Development Finance Institutions, such as the International Finance Corporation, the European Investment Bank and Proparco, that wish to support the economic development of the region post 'Arab Spring'.  Swicorp currently has two active investment programmes with distinct sector focus.

Sectors: consumer goods & retail, consumer services, light industrials and healthcare
Scope: Middle East and North Africa

Sectors: Energy and energy intensive industries, oil & gas, petrochemicals and infrastructure
Scope: Middle East and North Africa

In addition to the two franchises, Swicorp has established in 2012 a Co-Investment Platform that leverages on Swicorp's regional network and on-the-ground presence in Saudi Arabia to identify investment opportunities that will be presented to like-minded investors on a deal-by-deal basis. In order to fully align interests, Swicorp will commit its own capital alongside that of co-investors for each individual transaction.

Swicorp's private equity activities provide:

• Comprehensive regional and sector coverage
• Over 20 seasoned professionals with on the ground presence in target markets
• Access to Swicorp's longstanding network and investment experience in the MENA region and beyond...

 http://www.swicorp.com/en/private-equity/overview.html

Afric Invest

AfricInvest was founded in 1994 and is part of Integra Group, an investment and financial services company based in Tunisia.

Uniquely positioned as one of the most experienced private equity investors on the continent, AfricInvest has dedicated investment teams focused on North Africa and Sub-Saharan Africa, and employs 50 professionals based in six offices.

AfricInvest manages USD750 million across 13 funds and benefits from strong, long-term support from both local and international investors, including leading development finance institutions in the United States and Europe.

Having co-founded the African Venture Capital Association (AVCA) as well as the Middle East North Africa Private Equity Association (MENAPEA) and the Euromed Capital Forum, the firm is an active promotor of the private equity industry in the region.

Since 1994, AfricInvest has invested in 112 companies across 24 African countries in a variety of high growth sectors and maintains a broad network of high quality executives across Africa, offering extensive expertise in key growth industries, including financial services, agribusiness, consumer/retail, education and healthcare...."

 http://www.africinvest.com/