HELIOS EU-AFRICA GLOBAL GATEWAY

Promoteur – Intermédiaire Financier

SPECIAL PURPOSE ENTITY(IES)/FUND

Lieu

• Régional - Afrique

Description

The project consists in an equity participation in Helios EU-Africa Global Gateway, a Pan African private equity fund focusing on companies in sectors aligned with the Global Gateway's priorities.

Objectifs

The key objectives include private sector development, the creation of jobs and supporting local enterprises, including through digitalisation initiatives, across several economic sectors in Africa. The fund will focus on sectors aligned with the Global Gateway priorities. The operation will increase access to risk capital and to support the institutionalisation of local enterprises. The fund aims to invest in a diversified portfolio of companies, supporting the value creation in the underlying investees through a hands-on management approach enhanced by the EIB's Environmental and Social standards.

Commentaires

N/A

Secteur(s)

• Services - Activités financières et d'assurance

Montant BEI envisagé (montant approximatif)

USD 75 million (EUR 69 million)

Coût total (montant approximatif)

USD 750 million (EUR 687 million)

Aspects environnementaux

The fund will operate in line with the EIB's Environmental and Social standards.

Passation des marchés

The fund is expected to comply with EIB's procurement guidelines.

Statut

À l'examen - 16/04/2024