Investment Strategy

Strategic capital investment

Venture capital

Funding the launch of a business that addresses an identified market need

Growth capital

Financing business growth and development

Turnaround capital

Restructuring a struggling company through capital infusion and improved governance

Capital transfers

We assist with the sale of a minority stake or controlling interest in a company

Strategic guidance

Our target companies

We provide financing to member companies in the WAEMU region

Our investment criteria

How to Submit Your Investment Proposal

Leverage

A growth accelerator

Strengthening the equity capital of SMEs

Governance and performance

Strengthening governance and operational performance
Managed funds

Cauris IV Fund

Cauris Management's fourth generalist fund, launched in June 2026

Yeelen Financial Fund L.P

Supporting growth in the banking and financial sector

Cauris Croissance II

Minority stakes in fast-growing small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs)

Cauris Croissance

Second generation of investment funds

Cauris Investissement

Developing private equity in WAEMU member states
Portfolio
The company

About

Our History

The First Private Equity Firm in French-Speaking West Africa

Our Investors

Our Partner Investors

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The Team

A team of passionate and experienced professionals dedicated to helping you grow

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Work at Cauris Management

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Private equity experts in West Africa

A team of seasoned professionals

Principal Advisors

Amadou R. RAIMI

Amadou R.RAIMIChairman of the BoardLearn more

Paul Derreumaux

PaulDerreumauxBoard MemberLearn more

Operational Team

Noël Yawo EKLO

Noël Yawo EKLOCo-FounderLomé & Abidjan

Kouassi Lolo Nolitsé

Kouassi Lolo NolitséPartnerLomé

Benjamin KOUAKOU

Benjamin KOUAKOUPartnerAbidjan

Schola LABAN

Schola LABANInvestment DirectorLomé

Kokou Timothée Akodo

Kokou Timothée AkodoChief Financial OfficerLomé

Frieda Ntamack

Frieda NtamackInvestment OfficerAbidjan

Kékéli Amé BAKOU

Kékéli Amé BAKOUExecutive AssistantLomé

Nana Catherine AMBET

Nana Catherine AMBETExecutive AssistantAbidjan