Three companies in which AAIC Investment’s fund has invested have been selected by the Financial Times as part of its Africa’s Fastest-Growing Companies 2025 list, which recognizes them as the fastest-growing companies in Africa.

The selected companies are as follows:

13th place. Gozem Pte Ltd 　Gozem: Investment destination overview (AAIC site)

●Gozem provides Super App in West Africa (mobile services). Currently available in 4 countries (Togo, Benin, Gabon, Cameroon).

●Gozem plans to raise $30 million in Series B funding in 2025. (Mediterranean Shipping Company S.A., Al Mada Ventures. AAIC has invested in Gozem since 2020 through the Africa Healthcare Fund (AHF No. 1), and made an additional investment in this Series B round through the Africa Innovation & Healthcare Fund (AHF No. 2). In May 2025, the International Finance Corporation (IFC) expanded its partnership with Gozem, and Gozem is further strengthening its asset financing business for motorcycles and other assets.

49th place. Lapaire Glasses Côte d’Ivoire SARL   Lapaire: Investment overview (AAIC site)

●Lapaire operates an eyeglass retail chain across eight countries, primarily in French-speaking regions such as Côte d’Ivoire, as well as in Uganda and Tanzania.

●The company has surpassed 100 stores, making it the largest eyeglass retail chain in Africa by number of outlets (according to the company).

76th place. Africa Healthcare Network 　AHN: Investment Overview (AAIC website)

●AHN operates dialysis centers in East Africa, currently with over 50 clinics in four countries (Rwanda, Tanzania, Kenya, and Zambia).

●Africa Healthcare Network has been named one of Africa’s Fastest-Growing Companies by the Financial Times for the third consecutive year, continuing its rapid growth.

For further details, please see the link below.

[Financial Times]

The ranking: Africa’s Fastest-Growing Companies 2025

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