Amethis

What is Amethis?

Amethis is an investment fund management firm with a focus on creating financial, environmental, and social sustainability. The firm primarily targets equity and long-term debt investments, directing their efforts towards key sectors in various African regions, including financial services, agri-business, manufacturing, consumer goods, and services.

Additionally, Amethis is involved in other industries such as BioTech, Hardware (& Manufacturing), Real Estate (& Construction), Investment Management, Life Science, and Oncology. By deploying strategies for small to mid-caps in Africa, North Africa, and the Middle East, as well as in Europe, Amethis aims to support resilient and sustainable growth. Their investment strategies are adjusted to the unique environment of each enterprise to ensure diversification and financial performance for their investors, alongside a positive impact on the community and environment.

Amethis leverages the synergies between these strategies to generate added value. They boast a wide-ranging portfolio, consisting of a diverse array of companies across various industries, reflecting their dedication to driving sustainable growth and social and environmental impact.

With an experienced team of over 50 professionals spread across 6 countries, Amethis provides operational and strategic support to their partner companies.

Since its inception, Amethis has raised €1.2 billion and supported over 40,000 jobs, in addition to creating more than 9,000 net new jobs. They are a partnership member of Edmond de Rothschild Private Equity and committed to promoting better governance practices in portfolio companies.

All Amethis funds are classified as Article 8 or 9 under the European SFDR classification, highlighting their dedication to impact investing and adherence to environmental, social, and governance (ESG) responsibilities.