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Adenia Partners Secures $470 Million Fund, Targets Control in African Ventures

Adenia Partners Ltd., a seasoned private equity firm with a keen eye on African opportunities, has sealed its fifth and largest Africa-focused fund to date, raising an impressive $470 million. This substantial investment underscores growing investor confidence in Africa’s potential as a lucrative investment destination.

The Adenia Africa Fund, with its diverse investor base including Norfund AS, the US International Development Finance Corp., and Canada’s Findev Inc., is poised to fuel growth across key sectors such as fintech, telecom, and healthcare. Notably, long-term investors, including the European Investment Bank and the World Bank’s International Finance Corp., doubled their commitments upon the fund’s launch, injecting $300 million and effectively propelling Adenia toward its ambitious fundraising goal.

Alexis Caude, Managing Director at Adenia, emphasized the firm’s strategic shift toward acquiring controlling stakes in target businesses, asserting that this approach empowers Adenia to drive value and navigate exit strategies effectively. With an average equity check size of approximately $40 million, Adenia aims to exert influence and steer portfolio companies toward sustainable growth trajectories.

“Africa-focused private equity managers need to provide investors with returns and exit options,” remarked Caude, underlining Adenia’s commitment to delivering net returns of at least 15% in hard currency. By securing controlling interests ranging from 51% to 100%, Adenia positions itself as a proactive partner capable of driving operational efficiencies and maximizing returns for investors.

Having operated in Africa for over two decades, Adenia boasts a seasoned team of investment professionals spanning seven African countries. The firm’s recent expansion into Nigeria underscores its strategic approach to tap into burgeoning markets and capitalize on emerging opportunities, despite prevailing market challenges.

In pursuit of strategic transactions, Adenia is currently engaged in negotiations with Air Liquide SA, with plans to finalize a deal involving 12 African operations. However, the firm faces stiff competition from industry peers such as Alterra Capital Partners Ltd. and Helios Investment Partners LLP, highlighting the competitive landscape of African private equity.

As Africa continues to assert its position as a global economic hub, Adenia’s successful fundraise not only underscores investor confidence in the continent’s growth prospects but also reaffirms the firm’s commitment to driving sustainable value creation while contributing to Africa’s socio-economic development.

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By: Montel Kamau

Serrari Financial Analyst

4th April, 2024

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