Admaius Capital Partners Joins 2X Global
Admaius Capital Partners, an African owned, led, and managed independent private equity house, is pleased to announce it has joined 2X Global, a membership and field-building organization focused on unlocking gender-smart capital at scale.
“Since inception we have taken responsible investment on the African continent incredibly seriously, including through our Admaius impact thesis focused on two core UN SDGs 5 -Gender equality and UN SDG 8 – Decent work and economic growth – we see these two goals as inextricably linked. Partnering with this exceptional network of DFIs and co-investors reinforces our commitment to advancing women’s economic participation and leadership across Africa” said Amine Allam, Managing Director at the Firm.
I’m really pleased that Admaius Capital Partners is now a part of 2X Global and has joined our network of members committed to advancing gender equity in and through finance. I’m looking forward to Admaius bringing fresh perspectives and insights from their own experiences, and contributing to the rich exchange of knowledge opportunities that is the hallmark of our 2X Global community,” said Jessica Espinoza, CEO of 2X Global.
Admaius invests in businesses that uphold women’s rights, cultivate inclusive work practices, and prioritize where possible solutions for addressing women’s needs. Investments this year include St Christopher, a medical education school in Dakar, Senegal training the next generation of African doctors, dentists and pharmacists. The school has a 60% female student body, helping to address chronic female under-representation in the medical profession. Another Admaius portfolio company Parkville, a pharmaceutical and cosmetics company based in Cairo, Egypt produces high quality and affordable locally produced Egyptian products sold to a customer base that is 80% female – a true regional champion. Internally, the Firm is also committed to gender parity, with a 50% female Admaius team, and 43% senior women in leadership as at November 2024.