This past month Mirepa received approval from the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Ghana for its fund Mirepa Capital SME Fund I (MCSFI). This brings the total of locally domiciled Private Equity/Venture Capital funds approved by the regulator to 3 (according to information on its website).
MCSFI is a fund domiciled in Ghana that will provide patient risk capital to early-stage businesses and SMEs that are committed to job creation, sustainable practices (climate impact) and strong participation of women in the workforce. The fund will focus on light manufacturing and technology businesses in sectors that provide basic and essential services (Agribusiness, Education, Financial Services and Healthcare).
The fund is managed by Mirepa Investment Advisors, a SEC regulated investment advisor with the mandate to manage private equity and venture capital funds in Ghana.
The key SDG areas for this fund are: