This fund surpasses Adenia’s previous fundraising efforts and attracted investments from both existing and new partners, including Norfund AS, the US International Development Finance Corporation, and Canada’s Findev Inc.

Notably, the Public Investment Corp. Ltd., a prominent African fund manager, and pension funds from Ghana and Kenya also participated.

Adenia surpassed its initial target of $400 million, thanks in part to long-standing investors like the European Investment Bank and the World Bank’s International Finance Corporation, who doubled their commitments, contributing a total of $300 million.

“We’re excited by the strong investor confidence in this fund,” said Christophe Scalbert, Head of Investor Relations at Adenia.

“This allows us to increase our average investment size per company to $40 million.”

Adenia focuses on acquiring controlling stakes (51% to 100%) in medium-sized businesses across various sectors, including fintech, telecommunications, and healthcare. This approach, according to Managing Director Alexis Caude, allows them to “be in the driver’s seat” and influence exit strategies.

“Our goal is to deliver net returns exceeding 15% in hard currency for our investors,” explained Caude. “Taking control allows us to manage exit timing more effectively.”

Founded in 2002, Adenia boasts over two decades of experience in Africa.

With headquarters in Mauritius, they operate in seven African countries with a team of 21 investment professionals. The firm recently opened an office in Nigeria, a rapidly growing economy despite its investment challenges.

Currently, Adenia is collaborating with Air Liquide SA on a deal involving operations across 12 African nations.

The firm faces competition from other established investors like Alterra Capital Partners and Helios Investment Partners.