Afvest

AfvestLimited is a private company limited by shares formed under the 2008 Kenya Companies Act (Chapter 486 of the Laws of Kenya) (“Cap 486”). The Company was founded in 2012 when a group of investors saw it fit to pool together their resources-capital, networks, knowledge and expertise-in order to tap into some of the great opportunities in East Africa and Sub Saharan Africa.

Investor Vision

To back companies with a differentiated value proposition, strong and highly-accountable management teams with a passion to grow their businesses using innovative models that disrupt incumbents.

Investor Funding Goals

We look to commit capital at reasonable valuations and believe in working closely with our portfolio companies through all stages of their development

Investor Entrepreneurial Experience

Over 20 years combined experience

Investor Technical Experience

Over 30 years combined experience

Services Besides Funding?

Active investment management, deep involvement in the operations of the business and participation in all issues affecting an investment’s outcome.

Year
2012
Countries
Angola
Botswana
Burkina Faso
Burundi
Cameroon
Cape Verde
Central African Republic
Chad
Comoros
Democratic Republic of the Congo
Republic of the Congo
Djibouti
Equatorial Guinea
Eritrea
Gabon
The Gambia
Guinea
Guinea-Bissau
Lesotho
Liberia
Madagascar
Malawi
Mali
Mauritania
Mauritius
Mozambique
Namibia
Niger
São Tomé and Príncipe
Senegal
Seychelles
Sierra Leone
Somalia
Sudan
Eswatini
Tanzania
Togo
Uganda
Zimbabwe
Benin
South Africa
Zambia
South Sudan
Sectors
Agriculture & AgriTech
Manufacturing & Industrial
Financial & FinTech
Capital Types
Equity
Provider Types
Private Equity
Type of Exit Sought

Not exit-orientated, but may exit via IPO

Country / Region of Interest

Sub-Saharan Africa

Time to Close Deal in Days
75
Board Seat
Yes