Venture
Development
& Investment
Advisory
for Sub-Saharan Business
We develop and invest in African businesses, and provide strategic, capital and business development advisory to entrepreneurs and investors across the continent.
A family-held business
with deep African roots
Sy Investments is a family-held business operating across multiple African territories with a special interest in West Africa. Established in 2012 to structure the family's portfolio and extend regional and international business expertise to Africa's entrepreneurial community.
We opportunistically self-fund and develop a diverse range of businesses. In addition, we leverage our experience and network in the region to provide structured Strategy, Investment and Business Development advisory services.
Domiciled in Geneva with regional headquarters in Dakar, Senegal and offices in Burkina Faso, Nigeria and Ghana.
Learn More About UsOur Services
We deliver high-quality, independent advice and execution capabilities tailored precisely to your needs.
Ventures
We develop business ventures across a range of burgeoning African industries, using our own ideas and resources.
- Business concept development
- Venture funding & structuring
- Operational management
- Growth acceleration
Capital Advisory
We ensure your project is financially sound and develop the most appropriate mechanisms to fund your business.
- Business Plans & Investment Documentation
- Project & Corporate Finance
- Fundraising
- Valuations
- Due Diligence
Strategic & Business Development
We leverage our network and expertise to help you achieve your wider business goals and solve problems before they arise.
- Strategic Advisory
- Business Development
- Deal Sourcing
- Intermediation
Selected Ventures
We build and invest in businesses across high-growth African industries.
The sole provider of quayside management for offshore activity at the Port of Dakar, supporting Senegal's booming oil & gas industry including the Sangomar field.
World's first operator to produce electricity from natural hydrogen. Proven reserves of 98% purity in Mali, self-recharging and in continuous operation since 2012.
Located at Place de l'Indépendance in the heart of Dakar, offering customised real estate solutions with expert agents and financial team support.
Dakar-based lifting and rigging specialist serving the oil & gas sector. Triple ISO-certified, combining international technical expertise with Senegalese ownership and a local content commitment.
Multimodal logistics provider — air, sea and road — serving oil & gas, mining and energy operators across Senegal, with clients including Woodside, Subsea 7 and Baker Hughes.
Dakar's dedicated O&G logistics and support platform: accredited manpower, maintenance, inspections and equipment rental from the only new M&E fleet purpose-built for offshore operators in Senegal.