Cauris Croissance II Fund has successfully sold its stake in Atlantic Business International to Banque Centrale Populaire, realizing a return of 1.7 times the initial investment while enabling BCP to strengthen its position in the West African banking sector.
Information on the Target
The Atlantic Business International (ABI) is a prominent banking institution in West Africa, which operates subsidiaries in several countries, including Benin, Burkina Faso, Ivory Coast, Mali, Niger, Senegal, and Togo. In addition to its banking services, ABI also has a brokerage firm and offers both life and non-life insurance solutions in Ivory Coast and Togo, positioning itself as a key player in the regional financial market.
Founded to enhance banking access in West Africa, ABI has experienced significant growth since its establishment. This growth has been supported by strategic partnerships and capital investments that have bolstered its infrastructure and service offerings across the region.
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Banque Centrale Populaire
invested in
Atlantic Business International
in 2023
in a Buyout deal