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Référence: 20250135
Date de publication: 13 mai 2025

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Description

This operation consists of an investment into a fund that will promote private sector development in North Africa, by enhancing access to risk capital and offering managerial value-added support to local small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The fund will pursue a strategy that was refined over the lifetime of two predecessor funds in which the EIB is an investor. The fund manager aims to generate value by employing a hands-on management approach, fostering the growth and profitability of investee companies, while improving their environmental, social, and governance (ESG) standards and implementing appropriate digitalisation measures.

Additionality and Impact

The transaction relates to a private equity fund targeting growth capital investments predominantly in small and mid-sized private companies active in North Africa. Through this operation, the EIB will be able to continue to support the growth and institutionalisation of an independent fund manager investing in North Africa. Furthermore, the EIB will provide much needed equity risk capital and managerial value add to local enterprises that operate across various economic sectors. This is expected to enhance the sustainability of local companies that support local employment for a growing urban population.


Access to finance - in particular equity finance - and managerial advice are among the most prevalent barriers for the growth of small and mid-sized companies. The provision of growth capital and managerial support through private equity funds has proven an effective strategy to overcome this market failure.


The EIB's commitment as part of the Fund's first closing is anticipated to support the fund raising and catalyse other investors in a difficult fund-raising environment. The EIB is expecting to continue to provide guidance to the fund manager on best market practice for international private equity firms and thus contribute further to its institutionalisation.


The proposed operation is consistent with EU policy as articulated in the new Agenda for the Mediterranean. Specifically, Flagship 5 "Connected economies", foresees the financing of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprise (MSME).

Objectifs

The aim is to support the growth and institutionalisation of private companies in the Southern Neighbourhood, as well as enhance trade between the EU and SMEs in the region.

Secteur(s)

  • Services - Activités financières et d'assurance

Montant BEI envisagé (montant approximatif)

USD 80 million (EUR 69 million)

Coût total (montant approximatif)

USD 300 million (EUR 259 million)

Aspects environnementaux

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

Passation des marchés

N/A

Statut

Signé - 31/07/2025

Milestone
À l'examen
Approuvé
Signé
16 juillet 2025
31 juillet 2025

Clause de non-responsabilité

Avant d’être approuvés par le Conseil d’administration et avant la signature des prêts correspondants, les projets font l’objet d’une instruction et de négociations. Par conséquent, les informations et données fournies sur cette page sont indicatives.
Elles sont fournies à des fins de transparence uniquement et ne peuvent être considérées comme représentant la politique officielle de la BEI (voir également les notes explicatives).

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