Aureos Africa Fund

Overview

Aureos Africa Fund is a private equity fund established in 2008, focusing on investments in medium-sized companies across Sub-Saharan Africa. The fund aims to develop pan-African businesses by providing growth capital to enterprises with the potential to become market leaders in their respective sectors. It employs a hands-on approach to enhance the value of its portfolio companies, including strengthening institutional frameworks and operational efficiencies. The fund's investment strategy is centered on sectors such as financial services, construction, healthcare, engineering, manufacturing, consumer goods, and telecommunications. It targets companies at growth and buyout stages, seeking to invest between $1 million and $50 million per transaction. Geographically, the fund has a broad focus across Sub-Saharan Africa, including countries like Nigeria, Ghana, Senegal, South Africa, Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Mozambique, Angola, Ethiopia, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Botswana, Namibia, Malawi, Lesotho, Swaziland, Mauritius, Seychelles, and Comoros. Aureos Africa Fund is managed by Aureos Capital, a private equity firm established in 2001 as a joint venture between CDC Group plc and Norfund. Aureos Capital has a track record of over 270 investments in more than 50 countries, focusing on small and medium-sized enterprises in emerging markets. The firm's approach integrates financial returns with positive development impact, aiming to drive sustainable growth and job creation in the regions it serves.

Investment Focus

• Experienced management teams
• Potential to become market leaders
• Strong growth prospects

Portfolio Companies