Exiting an African SME: The experience of an impact investor committed to the continent for 20 years
I&P has specialized for 20 years in financing and supporting SMEs in Sub-Saharan Africa. Although our activities have gradually expanded (seed financing, consulting, training, etc.), private equity remains I&P's core business. The issue of exits is integral to the private equity business model.
I&P selected as an Emeritus Manager in the ImpactAssets 50 ranking
Once again selected for the ImpactAssets 50 ranking, I&P is pleased to join this year's "Emeritus Manager" category, which includes impact funds that have achieved IA 50 recognition for at least 5 years and have consistently demonstrated their commitment to generating positive impact.
I&P is positioning itself alongside other "Emeritus Managers" in 2022, such as ACCION International, Bamboo Capital Partners, Calvert Impact Capital, Capria Ventures, LeapFrog Investments and Root Capital.
I&P explores new opportunities with private sector actors in Guinea
On March 3, 2022 in Conakry, I&P co-organized with Molam Capital and the European Union delegation, an information meeting with the main actors of the private sector. I&P talked about the implementation of I&P Acceleration in Sahel in Guinea and its project to create the first Guinean investment fund.
I&P's gender policy: What about gender diversity in private equity?
For the International Women's Rights Day, I&P evaluated its gender policy on the basis of the annual report of the Deloitte & France Invest "Talents & Diversity" Commission, which aims to promote and encourage the role of women and gender diversity in the Capital Investment business.
I&P makes its first funding in Togo: Lomé Business School
Investisseurs & Partenaires (I&P), which is specialized in financing and supporting small and medium-sized enterprises in several sub-Saharan African countries, has taken a new step forward with the funding of its first company in Togo.
Miarakap completes its 7th investment and enters the capital of Malakass
Miarakap signs its 7th investment, and its first participation in agribusiness, by investing in the capital of the young company Malakass, specialized in the transformation of cassava into high quality flour.
Best Wishes for 2022!
I&P publishes the first Newsletter of 2022, including an important announcement: this year, I&P is starting its twentieth year of activity! We will have several opportunities to celebrate this anniversary.. Stay tuned!
In this newsletter:
I&P publishes its second global impact report
Investisseurs & Partenaires publishes the second edition of its annual impact report, a summary of our impact mission and the most significant achievements and progress made in 2021.
In a time period strongly marked by the Covid-19 crisis, I&P's teams have grown stronger, new projects have been launched and support for African entrepreneurs is more necessary and useful than ever.
I&P Acceleration in Sahel: the program is deployed in six new countries in the Sahel sub-region
Launched in 2020 with the support of the European Union, I&P Acceleration in Sahel is developing its activities in six countries of the Sahel sub-region: Benin, Togo, Ghana, Guinea, Mauritania and Chad.
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