Acumen Fund

"As a non-profit, we raise charitable donations that allow us to make patient long-term debt or equity investments in early-stage companies providing reliable and affordable access to agricultural inputs, quality education, clean energy, healthcare services, formal housing, and safe drinking water to low-income customers...."

http://acumen.org/

Jacana Partners

"Jacana Partners’ East and West Africa funds are
managed by teams based out of Nairobi and Accra.

To find out more, please contact:

West Africa

Chris Biney
cobiney@mustardgh.com
cobiney@fcplgh.com
www.mustardgh.com

East Africa

Steven Otto
sotto@jacanapartners.com
steven.otto@inreturncapital.com
+254 715 599 660
+31 6 51 833 976

Jordan Filko
jfilko@jacanapartners.com
jordan.filko@inreturncapital.com
+254 725 705 773"

 http://www.jacanapartners.com/

Phoenix Capital Management
 

"Welcome to our website

Phoenix Capital Management (PCM) is an investment and brokerage firm (SGI) created by African specialists in asset management and financial engineering in collaboration with first class institutions.

Since its creation in 2004, PCM has constantly broadened its service offering to better assist their clients and meet their specific requirements. PCM has also developed partnership with leading regional and international investors. Its various activities, including business consulting, financial and investment advice or discretionary asset management, amount to several billions of CFA francs.

PCM has assisted institutions in various sectors, such as Social Security, Insurance, Energy and Oil distribution.

Moreover, thanks to the know-how and the experience of its teams in financial engineering, asset management, investment financing and capital market transactions, PCM is able to help companies and institutions facing financial difficulties and fund raising issues through innovative solutions.

PCM's ambition is to develop its activities in the whole West African region (WAEMU market). In order to contribute to the development of small and medium-sized companies in the WAEMU region, PCM has just created an investment fund, the "West Africa Emerging Market Growth Fund" (WAEMGF), in partnership with the African Development Bank (ADB), the ECOWAS Bank for Investment and Development (EBID) and a consortium of private regional financial institutions...."

http://phoenixafricaholding.com/en/ 

Oiko Credit

Oikocredit is a worldwide cooperative and social investor, providing funding to the microfinance sector, fair trade organizations, cooperatives and small to medium enterprises.

Loans

Over the years, we’ve developed a range of financial products that can be tailored to meet the needs of each specific partner.

We give loans instead of grants as we believe that loans are more effective for achieving economic productivity. Loans create a real business partnership based on mutual respect.

Credit lines

We provide credit lines which are generally shorter term, more flexible loan arrangements. For example, if a borrower requires working capital for a few months within a year.

Interest is paid only on the amounts drawn down at any one point. A 1% maintenance fee is paid on the total approved amount of the credit line.

Equity investments

Oikocredit has a diverse and growing portfolio of equity investments. We invest in equities for dual returns: development impact (social performance) and capital gains. Oikocredit equity investments seek to collaborate with companies that are aligned in bringing people out of poverty.

When we invest in a company, our aim is to assist that company in becoming stronger and more effective in reaching its goals to the benefit of stakeholders and intended beneficiaries. This means that Oikocredit has an active role in the governance of investee companies and makes sure that we add value to them. This includes providing advice and contacts, offering technical assistance where appropriate and making sure that the company complies with environmental, social and governance requirements.

If there is a sound balance between the company’s social, financial and environmental objectives, this usually adds to the value of the company. 

Long-term investment horizon

Our equity investments have a long-term investment horizon, are demand-driven and flexible, and can range from € 50,000 to € 5 million. We can provide equity or quasi-equity (including convertible debt) tailored to meet the needs of potential investee institutions.

Our equity partners are often looking for strong institutional shareholders which:

• share their mission and values
• bring expertise and insight to the organization
• focus on social as well as financial returns...."

http://www.oikocredit.coop/ 

MBO Capital Management

"Our Business

MBO Capital is a private equity firm that invests in small to medium-sized companies across a chosen range of industry sectors. Our firm provides early stage and expansion capital to companies that want to accelerate growth and build exceptional shareholder value in partnership with an experienced and knowledgeable investor.

At MBO Capital, we believe that private equity investment is the most viable source of not only the much needed financial capital for small to medium-sized companies, but also the human resource and value add expertise to strengthen management capacity. By providing early stage and expansion capital to these companies, we enable them to accelerate growth and build exceptional value. We also leverage on our local experience to provide strategic and management support to these companies, enhancing their post-investment value and earning superior returns for our investors.

MBO Capital's uniqueness in this regard is in the expertise of its team whose knowledge of the local business environment and extensive network of contacts both within Nigeria and other Anglophone West African countries is enviable.

We also take great pride in our management professionalism and integrity.

Our Focus

Our goal is to assist all our clients to build sustainable businesses through our investment of both financial and intellectual capital. We are committed to supporting entrepreneurs across Anglophone West Africa who own businesses that are both viable and have a proven track record. Over the next 10 years we plan to invest over US$250m in unlisted small to medium sized companies operating across a number of sectors with our prime focus sectors being Energy, FMCG, Technology and Financial Services sectors...."

https://www.mbocapital.com/about-mbo/ 

Injaro Agricultural Capital Holdings

"Overview 

 

Injaro Agricultural Capital Holdings Ltd. (Injaro) has been established with the aim of carrying out investment activities for advancing the social objectives of alleviating poverty and revitalizing distressed regions in West Africa. Injaro makes investments in debt, quasi-equity, and equity in small-and medium-sized enterprises along the agricultural value chain in designated countries of West Africa. The agriculture value chain encompasses the full range of activities and participants involved in moving agricultural products from input suppliers to farmers' fields, and ultimately, to consumers' tables. The countries Injaro is focusing on are Burkina Faso, Côte d'Ivoire, Ghana, Guinea, Liberia, Mali, Niger and Sierra Leone.
 

Injaro is derived from Kilimanjaro which in Swahili means ''Mountain of Greatness." We believe in the greatness of the African entrepreneurial spirit and in the ability of African entrepreneurs to build successful businesses that make a difference in the lives of the communities in which they operate.
 

Injaro is a private company formed under the laws of Mauritius and it is created as part of a merger and restructuring of two existing funds:
 

* West Africa Agricultural Investment Fund ("WAAIF"), a Mauritius domiciled fund created with the objective of investing in companies that produce and

* distribute seeds to smallholder farmers, and

* West Africa SME Growth Fund ("WASGF"), a Mauritius domiciled fund created with the investment objective of investing in small and medium sized business in the region.
 

Both WAAIF and WASGF were private equity funds promoted and managed by Injaro Investments Limited ("IIL"). IIL was established in 2009 as an impact-oriented fund manager primarily focused on opportunities in West Africa. In addition to providing access to finance, Injaro will actively provide sound business advice as well as technical assistance to build managerial and financial capacity within investee companies...."

 http://www.iachl.com/parent.php?root=about&link=overview

Cauris Management

"Cauris Management is the first regional private equity fund manager established in Franco- phone West Africa. It has been operational since 1996 and invests in SMEs with substantial growth potential. We are based in Lomé and Abidjan and this provide us with a strong proximity to the regional private sector.

Cauris Management focuses on SMEs which have the potential for high grow and high profitability. Given the size of target countries, a specific emphasis is put on companies that are able to grow cross borders in West Africa and beyond. Our ambition is to contribute to the creation of large regional players...."

http://www.caurismanagement.com/english/index.htm

African Capital Alliance

"African Capital Alliance (ACA) is a leading independent investment firm focusing on Nigeria and the broader West African region. Formed in 1997, ACA has, to date, obtained aggregate capital commitments of over $750m across several funds raised from its offices in Lagos, Nigeria. ACA has a proven track record of successfully exiting investments and delivering strong returns to investors. ACA is currently investing out of its third fund Capital Alliance Private Equity III (CAPE III), a $400 million private equity fund and the Capital Alliance Property Investment Company (CAPIC), a $165m real estate fund...."

 http://www.acagp.com/index.php

Advanced Finance & Investment Group (AFIG)

"AFIG Funds is a Mauritius fund management company with offices in Dakar (Senegal), Johannesburg (South Africa), and Washington, DC (USA). AFIG Funds focuses on growth equity of profitable and growing companies in sub-Saharan Africa - particularly West and Central Africa."

http://www.afigfunds.com/ 

Adenia Partners

"At a glance

2002	Adenia Partners founded
2003	First fund, Adenia Capital, established with committed capital of €10 million (fully invested)
2007	Second fund, Adenia Capital (II), established with €37 million in capital commitments (fully invested)
2012	Third fund, Adenia Capital (III), established with €96 million in capital commitments.

The journey to building your own business is a long – and often lonely – one.

We know how tough the road is, because we have walked it ourselves. Our team of successful entrepreneurs founded Adenia Partners in 2002 to put this knowledge to fruitful use.

We have built a fellowship of business leaders who, like us, pursue an ethos of excellence through hard work and humility. By interacting and sharing resources, our business leaders make so much more of the capital invested.

We have deployed our investments though three funds, launched respectively in 2003, 2007 and 2012, across a range of sectors including, but not limited to, agribusiness, manufacturing, financial services, ICT and telecommunications, and finally tourism and hospitality. You can view our portfolio here.

We invest in companies based in West Africa and the Indian Ocean region. Visit us at our offices in Antananarivo, Port Louis, Accra, and Abidjan...."

http://www.adenia.com/ 

Ghana will be launching a $10m fund for start-ups

"According to Stephen Gyasi-Kwaw, who organized the first Startup Weekend in Ghana, the Ghana government will be launching a $10 million fund for local startups within the next few months...."

 http://tech.co/ghana-startup-fund-2014-06#.U5LHTBBNhTA.twitter

Sahel Capital

"Sahel Capital is a leading fund manager and advisory firm focused on West Africa with deep roots in private equity, financial advisory, management consulting and agribusiness. When you partner with Sahel, you benefit from quality financial and operating experience, broad industry knowledge, and a powerful network of global relationships. Through an integrated approach, we work closely with companies and investment partners to deliver capital solutions and advisory services tailored to fit your unique needs. The power of a partnership with Sahel leads to better investments, stronger businesses, and shared success."

 http://www.sahelcp.com/