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Criterion Africa Partners

Criterion Africa Partners

Bethesda, Marylandcriterionafrica.com

Overview

Criterion Africa Partners is a private equity firm that invests in the acquisition and development of sustainable assets across the forestry value chain in Sub-Saharan Africa.

Year Founded

2017

Portfolio Companies

5

Investments

Criterion Africa Partners investments
CompanyDateStageLead
Merensky TimberApr 2023Private EquityCo-investor
Kilombero Valley Teak Company-Private EquityLead
Form Ghana Ltd.Jan 2023Private EquityLead
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Key People

Jim Heyes

Managing Partner

Ole C. Sand

Managing Partner

Ole Christian Sand

Managing Partner

Schalk Kapp

Operating Partner

Anneliese Kapp

Principal

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Sector & Stage Mix

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Investment Activity

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2026

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FAQ

Where is Criterion Africa Partners based?

Criterion Africa Partners is headquartered in Bethesda, Maryland, United States.

When was Criterion Africa Partners founded?

Criterion Africa Partners was founded in 2017.

How many portfolio companies does Criterion Africa Partners have?

Criterion Africa Partners has 5 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.

What are some companies in Criterion Africa Partners's portfolio?

Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include Merensky Timber, Kilombero Valley Teak Company, Form Ghana Ltd..

What was Criterion Africa Partners's most recent investment shown here?

Criterion Africa Partners's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in Merensky Timber in 2023.

What sectors does Criterion Africa Partners focus on?

Criterion Africa Partners focuses on Frontier & Industrial Tech, Energy & Sustainability, Energy & Sustainability, Energy & Sustainability, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Real Estate & PropTech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Real Estate & PropTech, Consumer & Commerce, Energy & Sustainability.

What company stages does Criterion Africa Partners focus on?

Criterion Africa Partners typically invests at the Late stage.

What is Criterion Africa Partners's AUM?

Criterion Africa Partners's assets under management are estimated between $275.0M and $275.0M.

Firmographic Details

HeadquartersBethesda, Maryland
Year Founded2017

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