BluePeak Private Capital

Last week, our team had the opportunity to visit?Sancella Tunisie’s?state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Ksibet El Mediouni, Tunisia. This facility has been a key driver of local employment, providing?sustainable jobs for over 500 employees?while serving clients across the Maghreb and Francophone West Africa with?essential and affordable disposable hygiene products—critical for health and well-being. We were pleased to be joined by?Anthony Njoroge and?Corianne Van Veen?from responsAbility Investments AG who witnessed firsthand how our partnership with Sancella is driving?meaningful impact in the region. Together, we are working to?reduce the company’s carbon footprint?through a comprehensive?carbon emission reduction plan, alongside initiatives to?cut water and plastic usage. Proud to support businesses that create lasting value—both economically and environmentally! #Sustainability #ImpactInvesting #Partnerships #CircularEconomy

2024 has been a transformative year for BluePeak, reflecting how far we’ve come in just five years. What began as a small team has grown into a platform of 13 professionals across three offices. One of our proudest achievements is building a diverse and inclusive workforce, with women now representing over 60% of our team. This year, we were honored to receive the Best Sustainable Fund Manager of the Year award, a recognition that reflects our deep dedication to driving positive change and sustainable growth across Africa. Our commitment to sustainability took another step forward when we structured our first sustainability-linked investment with Sancella, a leading hygiene products manufacturer, to reduce its carbon footprint through a targeted emission reduction plan and initiatives to cut water and plastic usage. As we celebrated BluePeak’s fifth anniversary, we took a moment to reflect on our achievements, including the full deployment of Fund I and the successful exit we’ve completed. This moment was shared with our partners and stakeholders during our annual investor event, where we looked back on our progress and shared insights into the future. And now, we’re looking ahead. We have launched Fund II, a new chapter that builds on the success of Fund I, continuing our mission to deliver attractive returns by supporting impactful growth across Africa. Here’s to even greater achievements in the years ahead! #Africa #SustainableGrowth #ImpactInvesting

As part of our long-term leadership program, we held the fourth session, dedicated to mastering negotiation techniques, an essential skill for driving value and forging successful partnerships. Building on the foundations in our previous sessions, we continue to equip our team with comprehensive leadership tools. We have so far explored the importance of influence over authority, and emphasized the art of giving and receiving feedback, fostering a culture where constructive feedback is celebrated and seen as an investment in each other's growth. Our commitment remains steadfast: to nurture leadership qualities at every level, ensuring that leadership is a collective force driving our shared success. #TeamExcellence #LeadershipDevelopment?

Last week, our team joined the 2024 SuperReturn Conference in Cape Town, a great opportunity to engage with industry leaders. Our Managing Partner, Walid Cherif, took part in an insightful panel discussion on "Conquering the Credit Domain". He explored the transformative role of private credit in addressing Africa's financing gap and unlocking scale through increased capital flows from institutional and private investors. Walid also emphasized the untapped potential of sustainability-linked financing and climate finance, drawing on BluePeak’s success in structuring investments that align with these critical priorities. Bridging this gap will demand enhanced international collaboration, capacity-building initiatives, and innovative financial solutions tailored to African markets. #PrivateCredit #Africa #Sustainablefinance

We are proud to announce that we’ve been honored as Best Sustainable Fund Manager of the Year at the SuperReturn Africa Awards! This recognition highlights not just our work, but our unwavering commitment as an asset manager to driving meaningful impact and fostering positive change across the continent. A heartfelt thank you to our partners for their ongoing support and collaboration on this sustainability journey. Together, we are building a more sustainable and resilient future for Africa. Congratulations to all the winners who continue to set the standard for excellence! #Sustainability #ImpactInvesting #Africa

We recently celebrated the 5th anniversary of BluePeak alongside our valued partners, reflecting on just how far we’ve come as a company. ? Since the inception of BluePeak, we’ve stayed true to our mission: building long-term partnerships that deliver both attractive returns and meaningful impact. What started as a vision has grown into a thriving team, united by shared values and a commitment to pushing the boundaries of what private capital can achieve. ? Together, we’ve navigated challenges, supported transformational businesses, and invested in sustainable growth across Africa. We are proud of the team we’ve built — a group of passionate individuals who are as dedicated to making a difference as they are to delivering results. ? We want to thank all of those who have supported us so far and we look forward to the future as we continue our journey of unlocking opportunities. ? Here’s to the next chapter and many more milestones ahead. Cheers to FIVE years!

We recently hosted our third Annual General Meeting of Partners in Tunis, a fantastic opportunity to reflect on our achievements. We’re proud to share that our fund has been fully deployed into 8 portfolio companies across various industries, operating in over 25 African countries—positively impacting millions of Africans' lives and shaping the continent’s future. Throughout the event, we organized insightful sessions focused on how we are driving sustainable growth and building long-term, impactful partnerships. It was an enriching experience as our investors and CEOs exchanged ideas and explored opportunities for the future.?? A heartfelt thank you to all our partners, investors, and portfolio companies who continue to support and believe in our mission. Together, we are creating a lasting impact! Stay tuned for exciting updates on our journey ahead!? #SustainableGrowth #ImpactInvesting #Africa? Grit Real Estate Income Group Africure Pharmaceuticals Limited Watu Credit Suhara Logistics LLC Teyliom Group Robust International Commodities Limited

We are pleased to announce a USD 25 million investment in Robust International Commodities Limited, a leading pan-African processor and exporter of agro-commodities with a focus on cashew nuts and sesame seeds. ? The investment will contribute to expanding Robust’s processing capacity in main operating markets, including Nigeria, C?te d’Ivoire, Burkina Faso, and Mozambique. We are excited to partner with Robust to capitalize on Africa’s critical role in the global supply of cashews and sesame by supporting local farmers in increasing additional value locally. BluePeak and Robust were advised by Covington & Burling LLP (legal advisor) and Blend Financial Services (financial advisor). Read more about our investment here: https://lnkd.in/d_4wHkzr

Our Co-Founder and Managing Partner, Walid Cherif, was featured in GPCA’s recent member profile. BluePeak is one of the first dedicated players in Africa providing bespoke and flexible capital solutions to SMEs in a market characterized by a substantial funding gap and limited access to capital. Discover more about BluePeak Private Capital’s role in the evolving African private credit landscape. Read the full GPCA Member profile here: https://hubs.la/Q02PwMG40

The diversity of our portfolio and the unwavering commitment of our portfolio companies to driving impact is creating a multidimensional effect that goes beyond the broader impact agenda around advancing gender and supporting decent work. Stay tuned to learn more about our exciting impactful journey! Learn more about our impact in our Sustainability Report: https://lnkd.in/dhaAkBjy