Cepheus Growth Capital Fund

Africa

Region

148.2

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.

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Key information

Sector:
SME Funds
Commitment (MNOK):
148.2
Year:
2018
Region:
Africa
Country:
Ethiopia
Domicile:
Mauritius
Instrument:
Funds
Status:
Active
Mandate:
Development

Cepheus Growth Capital Fund investments

Investee Sector Country
East Africa Lion Brands Manufacturing S.C.Ethiopia
JP Textile PLCEthiopia
Komari BeverageEthiopia
Tabor Ceramics products S.C.Ethiopia
Tinaw Business S.CEthiopia

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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