Cepheus Growth Capital Fund
Africa
Region
146.8
Commitment (MNOK)
Active
Status
Cepheus Growth Capital Fund is an investment fund founded by Ethiopian-born partners with extensive local network and local PE experience. It targets export-oriented or import-substituting SMEs, mainly within manufacturing, agro-processing and services.
Key information
- Sector:
- SME Funds
- Commitment (MNOK):
- 146.8
- Year:
- 2018
- Region:
- Africa
- Country:
- Ethiopia
- Domicile:
- Mauritius
- Instrument:
- Funds
- Status:
- Active
- Mandate:
- Development
Cepheus Growth Capital Fund investments
| Investee | Sector | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Tabor Ceramics products S.C. | Ethiopia | |
| East Africa Lion Brands Manufacturing S.C. | Ethiopia | |
| JP Textile PLC | Ethiopia | |
| Komari Beverage | Ethiopia |
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Additionality for Cepheus Growth Capital Fund
This investment is particularly additional on the following ambitions:
- Investing in the poorest countries
- Investing in the most capital constrained markets
- Investing in the riskiest markets
- Investing in the most difficult business environments
- Investing in high risk instruments
- Contributing to starting new business activity
- Mobilising private investors
- Taking an active role in investments
- Improving social and environmental standards
- Supporting enterprise improvements