Creadev

Launched in 2002, Creadev is an evergreen investment company : we believe that shareholders' timing should match with the entrepreneur's vision, up to an unlimited amount of time.We are backed by the Mulliez family, and its global footprint network.We have a global reach with offices in Paris, Shanghai, New York and Nairobi, and we are involved in 16 companies with over 85,000 employees.We look to invest in and support companies able to scale-up and become worldwide best players in their sector. We have invested €1bn at different stages of companies, from venture capital to growth equity and buyout. Annual investment capacity up to €200m.

Investor Vision

We look to invest in and support companies able to scale-up and become worldwide best players in their sector.

Investor Entrepreneurial Experience

Over 100 years combined experience

Investor Technical Experience

B2C expertise through the Mulliez businesses

Services Besides Funding?

Mentoring, connections, long-term timeline, strategic support

Year
2002
Countries
Burundi
Comoros
Djibouti
Eritrea
Madagascar
Malawi
Mauritius
Mozambique
Seychelles
Somalia
Sudan
Tanzania
Uganda
Zimbabwe
Zambia
South Sudan
Sectors
Agriculture & AgriTech
Waste, Water & Sanitation
Education & EduTech
Health & HealthTech
Human Rights & Social Issues
Capital Types
Equity
Provider Types
Private Equity
Venture Capital
Type of Exit Sought

Not exit-orientated, but may exit alongside other PE funds we co-invest with on case by case basis

Country / Region of Interest

East Africa

Maximum Investment
114.0m
Minimum Investment
2.2m
Average IRR Sought
0
Board Seat
Yes