CEPHEUS ETHIOPIA SME FUND

Cepheus is a local Ethiopian fund manager launching its first fund focused on Ethiopia where the private equity industry is nascent. The fund is incorporated in Mauritius and will focus on providing growth capital for Ethiopian small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with a focus on strong job creation and sustainable financial returns. The significant job creation will impact the root causes of the migration crisis in this frontier country. The operation is EIB's first fund investment in Ethiopia, supporting a first-time manager with a focus on generating superior developmental returns.