30/06/14 • News

Amethis Finance successfully mobilizes €280m in equity and $150m in debt

Paris, the 30th of June 2014
Amethis Finance is pleased to announce it has successfully reached its final close in June 2014, attracting an unprecedented number of private investors for an African fund.

25/06/14 • News

Amethis supports the Africa CEO Forum

In two editions, the AFRICA CEO FORUM has become a privileged space for dialogue between the chief executives of Africa’s major companies and public officials.

2/06/14 • News

Interview with Laurent Demey, Amethis Finance Managing Partner

The 30th of May 2014
“Investment funds bring both the money required and an involvement in the company; a wealth of experience and networks, which help companies to take the next step as they grow.” Laurent Demey for the African Business Magazine.

2/06/14 • News

Interview with Laureen Kouassi-Olsson, Investment director at Amethis Finance

The 30th of May 2014
Laureen Kouassi-Olsson unravels Amethis’ strategy in the financial sector in sub-Saharan Africa for the African Business Magazine.

2/06/14 • News

Helping Kenyans scale great heights

Nairobi, May 2014
In an interview with United World, Duncan Kabui, CEO of Chase bank, talks about the company’s move into the retail and Islamic banking segments, the mobile banking revolution and Chase’s own banking app, Mfukoni.

1/05/14 • News

AFRICA NEEDS A MATURE FINANCIAL INDUSTRY

What prompted you to launch Amethis Finance? Amethis Finance was born out of more than twenty years of experience in long-term responsible investing on the African continent. Africa is today […]

28/04/14 • News

INVESTMENTS: THE FUNDS RUSH

10/04/14 • News

Amethis closes its fifth transaction with Fidelity

Accra, the 8th of April 2014
Amethis Finance and Edmond de Rothschild Europportunities Management II complete the acquisition of a minority stake in Fidelity Bank Ghana. This transaction represents Amethis’ third investment in the Sub-Saharan Africa Banking sector and the second in Ghana.

26/03/14 • News

Amethis Finance announces the creation of Amethis West Africa

Geneva, the 18thof March 2014
Amethis West Africa is a pioneer initiative in the Private Equity Industry in Francophone Africa. Filling the financial gap, it will target minority equity investments in mid-sized companies.