Managed funds - Pilot fund
Created in 1995 at the initiative of the BOAD and European development institutions, this pilot fund laid the foundations of private equity in French-speaking Africa.
Fundraising target (€7.6M)
Launch vintage
Return on investment
Cauris Investissement was created in 1995 at the initiative of the West African Development Bank (BOAD) and European development institutions, as a pilot fund intended to develop private equity in the eight member states of the West African Economic and Monetary Union (WAEMU).
After some minor initial difficulties, this first fund underwent a successful in-depth restructuring. To date, the Cauris Investissement fund is fully divested.
First private equity fund, pilot fund
BOAD and European development institutions
1995
Launched in 1996
€7.6M - ~5bn FCFA
Fully divested, closed
The 8 WAEMU states
2.5x the initial investment
The Cauris Investissement fund delivered investors an excellent return, of around 2.5 times their initial investment. This investment and management capability gives Cauris Management a privileged position among investment structures in West Africa, a recognised strength of our private equity firm in sub-Saharan Africa.
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