Mediterrania Capital Partners

We are very happy to announce the promotion of Sara Bencherif to Investment Director at Mediterrania Capital Partners. Sara joined our team in Morocco in early 2023 as a Senior Associate, bringing over 10 years of experience in the financial sector. She began her career at Ernst & Young Casablanca, where she was involved in buy- and sell-side financial due diligence for companies across the MENA region and Africa. She then moved to BMCE Capital, excelling in both the M&A and Private Equity fields. At our firm, Sara has demonstrated exceptional commitment and dedication, leveraging her strong financial skills to deliver high-quality work and invaluable contributions across several of our funds and investments. Sara holds an MSc in Management from emlyon business school and a Bachelor’s in Finance from ISCAE Casablanca and is fluent in French, English and Arabic, making her an exceptional asset for managing diverse portfolios. Please join us in congratulating Sara on this well-deserved promotion! #ResponsibleInvesting #PrivateEquity #YoungTalent

We're thrilled to announce that our portfolio company, AKDITAL, has successfully completed a MAD 1 billion capital increase at the Casablanca Stock Exchange. As a result, Akdital’s valuation now exceeds €1 billion. Since our investment, Akdital has launched new medical services, opened new clinics in the Casablanca area, and expanded its hospital network from 5 to 25 medical centres, extending its reach to Agadir, Beni Mellal, El Jadida, Essaouira, Fes, Khourigba, Marrakech, Mohammadia, Salé, Safi, and Tangiers. With this capital increase, Akdital plans to continue its expansion, aiming for 51 medical centres across 31 cities in Morocco and 5,700 beds by 2026. Congratulations to the entire Akdital team and the Mediterrania Capital Partners members who are supporting Akdital in its mission to provide high-quality healthcare to an ever-growing portion of the Moroccan population! Albert Alsina Hatim Ben Ahmed Saâd Bendidi Mohamed Ali Abdelhak Rajaa Berrkia Read the full story: https://lnkd.in/d5JfmgSE #EconomicGrowth #ResponsibleInvesting #PrivateEquity #Healthcare #Morocco

We are delighted to welcome Vanessa Mbaziira, who has joined Mediterrania Capital Partners as an Investor Relations Associate. Vanessa, a native of Uganda, began her professional career at ASIGMA and Grant Thornton (Uganda) as an Investment Analyst. She then advanced her career at BID Capital Partners, serving as an Associate, Senior Associate and later Investment Lead. In these roles, she was involved in identifying companies seeking growth capital, guiding them through the capital-raising process and conducting due diligence, investor mapping, business analysis and feasibility studies. Vanessa also prepared key financial documents, including financial models, pitch decks, and deal structures. Vanessa holds a BSc in Industrial Chemistry from Makerere University Kampala, an ACCA qualification, and an MBA from Heriot-Watt University, Edinburgh Business School. Please join us in giving Vanessa a very warm welcome! #ResponsibleInvesting #PrivateEquity #Africa #YoungTalent

Mediterrania Capital Partners was proud to sponsor the second edition of the Africa Spain Business Summit, hosted by One Africa Forums in Barcelona from 9th to 11th July. Our CEO, Albert Alsina, Senior Partner and Chairman, Saâd Bendidi, and Head of Investor Relations in Spain, Gonzalo Sivatte, were present at the conference, facilitating valuable connections and sharing insights on Africa’s economic landscape while emphasizing the importance of private capital investments in generating a positive impact on the continent. A big thank you to the entire team at One Africa Forums for inviting us! #ASBS2024 #AfricaSpainBusinessSummit #EconomicGrowth #ResponsibleInvesting #PrivateEquity

Announcing the promotion of Marouane Bikhchiche to Associate at Mediterrania Capital Partners! Since joining our firm in November 2022, Marouane has been integral to our investment process, demonstrating excellence in financial and sectoral analysis. His dedication and performance have been exemplary, and his contributions to portfolio monitoring invaluable. Before Mediterrania Capital Partners, Marouane built a solid foundation as a Trading Floor Analyst intern at Banque Centrale Populaire - BCP and as an Asset Management Analyst intern at Wafa Gestion in Casablanca. Marouane’s strong analytical and financial skills, combined with his solid academic background and high proficiency in French, English, and Arabic, make him a tremendous asset to our team. Congratulations, Marouane, on this well-deserved promotion. Wishing you continued success in your new role! #ResponsibleInvesting #PrivateEquity #AfricaInvestments

Mediterrania Capital Partners is proud to sponsor the 2nd edition of the Africa Spain Business Summit, organized by One Africa Forums in Barcelona from 9th to 11th July. Over three days, this high-level forum will bring together ministers, government officials, investors, and organizations from Africa and Spain to engage in strategic discussions, build connections, and seize business opportunities. Key Sessions to attend: 10th July at 9:30: Albert Alsina will speak at the Opening Session, exploring the forces shaping Africa's markets and discussing investment and trade opportunities. 11th July at 15:00: Saâd Bendidi will join Plenary Session 4 to discuss trade finance and the roles of banks, cooperation agencies, and guarantee funds. Don’t miss the opportunity to hear from Albert and Saâd as they share their insights on investment and economic development at the Africa Spain Business Summit! #AfricaSpainSummit #Investment #EconomicDevelopment #MediterraniaCapitalPartners #OneAfricaForums

AKDITAL, a Mediterrania Capital Partners portfolio company that has become Morocco’s largest private health group with 23 hospitals and clinics offering a wide range of medical services, has just obtained the green light from the Moroccan Capital Market Authority (AMMC) for a capital increase of MAD 1 billion. Akdital plans to issue 1,492,537 new ordinary shares at a subscription price of MAD 670 per share. This capital increase amounts to MAD 999,999,790 (including share premium). The subscription period runs from 2nd to 9th July, 2024. The funds raised will be used to strengthen Akdital’s presence in five cities: Casablanca, Marrakech, Fez, Tangiers, and Agadir, and extend its geographical coverage to seven new towns: Taza, Berkane, Khmissat, Kalaa Sraghna, Larache, Berrechid, and Sefrou. The offer is structured in two types of orders, allowing individuals and legal entities, as well as Moroccan and foreign qualified investors, to subscribe for shares. For more information about Akdital’s capital increase: https://akdital.ma/ Learn about Mediterrania Capital Partners investments: https://lnkd.in/dJSjH4di #ResponsibleInvesting #PrivateEquity #healthcare #morocco

Our portfolio company LAPROPHAN, a major player in the pharmaceutical sector in Africa and the Middle East, has announced the acquisition* of a majority stake in Botanic Pharma, a company specialising in natural food supplements. With the integration of Botanic Pharma, Laprophan strengthens and consolidates its position in the healthcare sector. This expansion will enable the company to broaden its product portfolio in the European and African markets while increasing its capacity to export innovative and high-quality healthcare products. The acquisition also supports Laprophan’s ambition to become a major player in the rapidly expanding global food supplements sector. We wish Laprophan continued success in its mission to improve the quality of life for millions of people through high-quality medicines and healthcare products. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/d-hhs4dM *Subject to regulatory approvals. #PrivateEquity #healthcare #pharmaceutical #ResponsibleInvesting

We are proud to showcase the incredible journey and achievements of our portfolio companies in Africa. These companies not only deliver stellar financial performance but also create a positive socioeconomic impact across many sectors. A few examples: AKDITAL: Since our investment, Akdital has built 18 new hospitals equipped by the most advanced medical equipment, improving healthcare accessibility and quality across Morocco. Laprophan: Manufacturing medicines for over 400 medical specialties, Laprohan caters to the needs of more than 22 million Africans. Ray Lab: Conducting over 900,000 diagnostic imaging examinations per year through its centres in Egypt, Jordan, and Saudi Arabia, helping prevent many diseases. مغازات عزيزة Magasins Aziza: Growing its supermarket chain from 250 to 350 stores, Aziza makes affordable foods and household products accessible across Tunisia. Private University of Marrakech: Teaching 8,000 students per year across 12 campuses in Morocco and Senegal, fostering a culture of learning through top quality education. Dislog Group: Manufacturing and distributing FMCG products across more than 75,000 stores in Morocco and abroad. Watch the video to see how Mediterrania Capital Partners is driving economic growth while creating lasting positive change in Africa. www.mcapitalp.com #privateEquity #ImpactInvesting #HealthcareInnovation #MediterraniaCapitalPartners #Growth #SustainableDevelopment #Education #FMCG #EconomicGrowth

We are delighted to welcome Lamyaa Ghayat who has just joined Mediterrania Capital Partners as an Associate based in our Casablanca office. Lamyaa began her financial professional career at Deloitte Financial Advisory as a Financial Analyst. Most recently, she worked at CFG Bank as an Investment Banking Analyst, where she actively contributed to various financial operations, including IPOs, capital increases, bond issuances and M&A deals across diverse sectors such as healthcare, real estate, industry, FMCG, banking and insurance. Lamyaa holds a Corporate Finance Master from ISCAE Casablanca and is currently pursuing a PhD programme from the same institution. Her blend of financial acumen and expertise in navigating complex financial settings will be a great addition to our Investment Team in Morocco. Join us in extending our warm welcome and good wishes to Lamyaa! #privateequity #investmentbanking #responsibleinvesting