British International Investment

African Rivers Fund IV

AngolaDemocratic Republic of CongoKenyaUgandaZambiaCentral AfricaEast AfricaSouthern AfricaBusiness and consumer servicesConstruction and real estateFood and agricultureHealthInfrastructureManufacturingTechnology and telecoms

African Rivers Fund IV (“ARF IV”), a Mauritius limited partnership, is targeting US$135 million to construct a portfolio of investments diversified in Central and East Africa, which collectively capture the underserved small and medium-sized enterprises (“SMEs”). ARF IV’s investment objective is to provide long-term financing to SMEs through self-liquidating instruments, including straight debt, debt with revenue-sharing, and debt with equity.

Investments made by BII into this fund:

Investment name Commitment Region Sector Start date Status
Investment 01 $15m Central Africa, East Africa, Southern Africa Business and consumer services, Construction and real estate, Food and agriculture, Health, Infrastructure, Manufacturing, Technology and telecoms March 2024 Active

Investments made by this fund into companies:

Investment name Country Region Sector Start date Status
Alcove Ltd Kenya East Africa Infrastructure September 2025 Active
BricoKin SARL Democratic Republic of Congo Central Africa Manufacturing June 2024 Active
Dreampack Ltd Uganda East Africa Manufacturing September 2024 Active
ETS Aqua Kola Democratic Republic of Congo Central Africa Food and agriculture September 2025 Active
ETS Dev Democratic Republic of Congo Central Africa Business and consumer services September 2025 Active
GMA Sarl Democratic Republic of Congo Central Africa Business and consumer services June 2024 Active
GoPhones Ltd Zambia Southern Africa Technology and telecoms March 2025 Active
GSK General Enterprises Ltd Uganda East Africa Food and agriculture December 2024 Active
Gulkis Commercio e Industria Ida Angola Central Africa Business and consumer services September 2024 Active
Hyperpsaro Sarl Democratic Republic of Congo Central Africa Food and agriculture March 2025 Active
Immobilier Petit Pont SAU Democratic Republic of Congo Central Africa Construction and real estate December 2024 Active
Infoset Sarl Democratic Republic of Congo Central Africa Technology and telecoms March 2025 Active
Inn Kin Sarl Democratic Republic of Congo Central Africa Business and consumer services December 2024 Active
Intermarcas Lda Angola Central Africa Food and agriculture March 2025 Active
Kayser Congo Sarl Democratic Republic of Congo Central Africa Business and consumer services March 2025 Active
Latitude Fifteen Degrees Limited Zambia Southern Africa Business and consumer services June 2025 Active
Marth Automobile Co ltd Uganda East Africa Manufacturing December 2025 Active
Mass Projects (u) Ltd Uganda East Africa Technology and telecoms December 2024 Active
PGT Sarl Democratic Republic of Congo Central Africa Business and consumer services September 2024 Active
Premier World Travels Ltd Uganda East Africa Business and consumer services December 2024 Active
Prime Concept Uganda East Africa Manufacturing September 2024 Active
Ranchers Finest Ltd Uganda East Africa Food and agriculture December 2024 Active
Rovis Investments Ltd Uganda East Africa Construction and real estate June 2024 Active
Selton Hotel Sarl Democratic Republic of Congo Central Africa Business and consumer services December 2024 Active
Shalina Pharmaceuticals Zambia Ltd Zambia Southern Africa Health June 2025 Active
Societe Immobiliere Kin Piazza SARL Democratic Republic of Congo Central Africa Construction and real estate December 2025 Active
SoGood SARL Democratic Republic of Congo Central Africa Business and consumer services September 2024 Active
Upcycle – Industria De Gestão Ambiental, LDA Angola Central Africa Health January 2025 Active
Wood Flex Uganda Limited Uganda East Africa Manufacturing September 2025 Active
Zara General Trading Ida Angola Central Africa Business and consumer services December 2024 Active
Zenith Pipes Limited Zambia Southern Africa Manufacturing September 2025 Active

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