Africinvest SME Fund
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Who is our prospective customer?
AfricInvest was founded in 1994 and is one of the most experienced private equity investors on the African continent. To date, AfricInvest has invested in more than 200 companies across 25+ countries and has raised USD 2b across 21 funds, and now aims to raise USD 150m for AfricInvest SME Fund.
What is our funding objective?
AfricInvest aims to make growth-capital investments in African SMEs across Africa, preparing them for future expansion and increasing its financial resilience / sustainability. By investing in AfricInvest SME Fund, FMO can contribute to the economic growth and private equity market development across the African continent.
Why do we want to fund this investment?
This investment fits FMO’s strategy, deepening a relationship with an existing partner in African private equity investing, and contributes further to FMO’s ambition of being a preferred partner for growth in emerging markets. FMO is currently exploring the potential for the application of a Reduced Inequalities and Green Label given the Fund's explicit inclusive business (gender, focus on low-income population) and climate action strategy.
What is the Environmental and Social categorization rationale?
Based on the risk profile of the pipeline companies, the preliminary E&S categorization is B / B+ (medium – high risk). AfricInvest has shown a solid commitment towards E&S and has a strong environment and social management system in place as well as an experienced and dedicated ESG manager in its team. AfricInvest conducts rigorous ESG due diligence during its investment process and develops E&S action plans for its portfolio companies to bring them into compliance with the IFC Performance Standards. FMO will engage on an ongoing basis with AfricInvest on E&S practices.
- Region
- Africa
- Country
- Africa
- Sector
- Infrastructure, Manufacturing and Services
- Publication date
- 2/13/2024
- Deadline for feedback
- 4/13/2024
- Total FMO financing
- EUR 15.00 MLN
- Funding
- FMO NV
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Risk categorization on environmental and social impacts, A = high risk, B+ = medium high risk, B = medium risk, C = low risk
Environmental & Social Category
(A, B+, B or C) - B+