Cauris Management
Private equity fund management company in Francophone Africa
A leading player in private equity in French-speaking Africa, Cauris Management supports high-potential companies through all the key stages of their development.
Our investment solutions
Four investment strategies to support the growth of African companies
Venture Capital
We finance the creation of innovative companies that address an identified market need in French-speaking Africa, providing seed capital and strategic expertise to visionary entrepreneurs.
Growth Capital
We support the growth of high-potential SMEs and industrial SMEs through structuring financing, support for regional expansion and active backing for sustainable value creation.
Turnaround Capital
We restructure companies in difficulty by providing strategic capital, strengthening governance and offering operational support geared towards recovery and performance.
Buyout
We support the sale of minority or controlling stakes, securing business transfers and sustaining assets alongside executives and shareholders.
The investors who trust us
Discover the institutional and private investors, both regional and international, who have been our fundraising partners for more than 30 years.
Which companies do we support?
Investing in the African companies that are shaping tomorrow's economy
From accelerated growth to ownership transfer, including restructuring and regional expansion, we provide companies and their leaders with the strategic and financial resources to reach their next milestones.
SMEs and industrial SMEs
with strong growth potential
You have a business development, regional expansion or new-market project. We mobilise structuring capital, sector expertise and operational support to turn your vision into a sustainable growth trajectory.
Groups
undergoing restructuring or ownership transfer
You are preparing a business transfer, a step-up in governance or a new structuring phase. We work alongside family shareholders to secure transitions, strengthen organisations and place entrepreneurial wealth on a path of sustainable performance.
Companies already supported
Cauris Management - Partner and builder of African champions since 1995
- Unlocking the potential of African companies
- Creating lasting value for the companies we support
- Actively contributing to the emergence of sub-regional economic players and champions
- A local team with international practices and standards
For three decades, Cauris Management has positioned itself as a strategic partner for business growth in French-speaking Africa.
By mobilising targeted capital, providing sharp sector expertise and activating a regional network of influence, we support ambitious leaders in bringing their development projects to life.
A pioneer of sub-regional private equity, Cauris Management identifies and supports high-potential SMEs and industrial SMEs, giving them the levers they need to become national or regional champions.
Our approach, both rigorous and entrepreneurial, generates high-value-added investment opportunities for the institutional investors who trust us.
Why choose Cauris Management?
Three decades of regional expertise in Africa
A recognised name since 1995 in West Africa
A long-standing player in private equity in French-speaking West Africa, we operate from Lome and Abidjan with a detailed knowledge of local ecosystems, WAEMU regulations and the sector dynamics that shape the growth of the region’s companies.
A strategic partner committed for the long term
Far beyond financing, a strategic partner
We support each investment with active involvement in governance, financial structuring and operational development. Our approach combines the rigour of an institutional investor with the closeness of a partner, to turn every company we support into a benchmark in its sector.
Targeted investments with strong value potential
Selectivity in the service of performance and results
We commit equity to high-potential SMEs and industrial SMEs, selected according to a proven investment discipline. This requirement guarantees our entrepreneurial and institutional partners sustainable, measurable value creation aligned with the region’s development challenges.