About Sy Investments
A family-held investment and advisory firm, building Africa's next generation of businesses from Geneva to West Africa.
Built on family,
driven by Africa
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.
Sy Investments is domiciled in Geneva with regional headquarters in Dakar, Senegal and offices in Burkina Faso, Nigeria and Ghana.
Geneva
Three Pillars
of Our Business
We operate across three complementary areas, combining direct investment with expert advisory services.
Ventures
We develop business ventures across a range of burgeoning African industries using our own ideas, capital and resources. We build companies and invest where we can leverage our network and expertise.
Capital Advisory
We ensure your project is financially sound and develop the most appropriate mechanisms to fund your business. Our team brings deep expertise across corporate and project finance in African markets.
Strategic & Business Development
We go the extra mile to leverage our network and expertise to help you achieve your wider business goals and solve problems before they arise.
How We Work
We believe in direct, action-oriented partnerships built on trust and deep market knowledge.
Direct & Action-Oriented
As business owners ourselves, we appreciate direct conversations focused on results — not lengthy reports.
Precisely Tailored
We spend time understanding your concerns, obstacles and opportunities before crafting our advice.
Value-Add Focused
We focus on the value-add and ensure your project is financially sound with the right funding mechanisms.
Network & Expertise
We leverage our extensive regional network to help you achieve your wider business goals across Africa.