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Phatisa
Mauritius-based African private equity manager focused on food and affordable housing.
Key facts
- Website
- phatisa.com
- Founded
- 2005
- Pricing
- Closed-end fund management fee plus carried interest; impact-oriented sector fund structure
- Country
- Mauritius
- Rating
- No reviews yet
About Phatisa
Phatisa concentrates on opportunities throughout the African food value chain, having operated since 2005 as a private equity fund manager. The firm balances profit generation with positive impact objectives.
Key features
- Sector focus on food value chain and housing
- Flagship African Agriculture Fund, $100M+ deployed
- Offices across Johannesburg, Nairobi, Lusaka
- Raising Phatisa Food Fund 3, targeting $300M
Pros & cons
Pros
- Deep sector specialization in food/agriculture
- Strong development finance institution backing
- Clear impact and commercial return balance
Cons
- Narrow sector focus limits diversification
- Agriculture investments carry weather/commodity risk
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