Jacana...is a venture capital business that aims to create new jobs in Africa by investing in the growth of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).
Our vision...is of a globally competitive and prosperous Africa, in which small and medium sized businesses are driving economic growth and job creation, and making poverty a thing of the past. This growth is fuelled by a vibrant and sustainable venture capital industry, which Jacana has played a key role in establishing.
Our mission...is to partner with and develop African Venture Capital funds, investing our capital, experience and expertise to support their development as credible international fund managers, with the ultimate goal of providing the missing link between African SME investment opportunities and institutional capital.
Sustainable economic development in Africa depends on SMEs growing & creating jobs. SMEs need access to growth capital and Jacana has developed a unique model to enable international investors to generate strong returns in this market.
Today, we are a leading African SME investment group blending developed world private equity experience with high quality local partners in key markets. We were founded in 2008 and some of our partners have been operating in Africa since 1999. Together with our partners, we have 18 investment professionals in 3 offices (Accra, Nairobi and London) and our assets under management total $45 million for investment in SMEs in 6 African countries. So far, our partners have invested nearly $20 million in 19 portfolio companies employing over 500 people.
We believe passionately in the power of Venture Capital as a tool for enabling SMEs to deliver positive social and economic impacts such as job creation, skills training and an increased tax base. This belief is at the heart of everything we do.
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