Cauris Croissance II

Promoter – Financial Intermediary

Cauris Capital Partners II

Location

• Africa, Caribbean and Pacific

Description

Equity participation in a closed-ended private equity fund targeting Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (“SMEs”) primarily located in the West African Economic Monetary Union (“WAEMU”) region.

Objectives

The Fund will target the SME sector and promote the expansion of local private businesses in a financially underserved market.

Sector(s)

• Services

Proposed EIB finance (Approximate amount)

Up to EUR 7 million.

Total cost (Approximate amount)

Up to EUR 60 million.

Environmental aspects

The Fund’s operational guidelines provide for environmental and social impact assessment in accordance with the Bank’s policies.

Procurement

Not applicable.

Status

Under appraisal - 16/03/2012