Profile
Amethis Finance Luxembourg Sarl is an impact-oriented private equity firm focusing on financial, environmental, and social sustainability. Established in 2012, the firm is headquartered in Paris, France, and operates with a team of over 50 professionals across seven countries. Amethis is a member of the Edmond de Rothschild Private Equity Partnership, which enhances its strategic capabilities. The firm is distinguished by its commitment to improving environmental and social impacts through its investments.
Amethis invests in small and mid-cap companies across Sub-Saharan Africa, North Africa, the Middle East, and Europe. The firm targets sectors that can generate resilient and sustainable growth, with ticket sizes ranging from €5-40 million in North Africa and the Middle East, €10-25 million in Europe, and €25-40 million in Sub-Saharan Africa. Amethis has raised €1.4 billion since its inception and supports companies with sales ranging from €5-200 million.
Notable investments by Amethis include Sodigaz - cleaner cooking solutions, Netis - advancing gender equality in telecom and energy infrastructure, and Novamed - healthcare services in Africa. These investments reflect Amethis's strategy of supporting national and regional leaders to foster economic diversification and stable employment creation.