AfricInvest Group
Patricia Rinke is an Investment Director at AfricInvest Group, a prominent pan-African private equity firm, since July 2020. With a robust background in finance and investment, Rinke previously held positions at Atos, where responsibilities included contributions to Group Financial Reports and financial reporting for regions in Central and Eastern Europe and the Middle East. Rinke's early career at Magna International involved Total Compensation analysis and Sales & Marketing support for key accounts. Patricia's educational credentials include a Research Master in Cognitive Sciences from École Normale Supérieure, a Master in Management from HEC Paris, and a BSc in Business, Economics and Social Sciences from WU Vienna University of Economics and Business.
AfricInvest Group
AfricInvest was founded in the early 1990s, an investment and financial services company. Uniquely positioned as one of the most experienced private equity investors on the continent, AfricInvest has dedicated investment teams focused on Africa, and employs more than 90 professionals in eleven offices . AfricInvest raised USD 1.9 bn across 21 funds and benefits from strong, long-term support from both local and international investors, including leading development finance institutions in the United States and Europe. Having co-founded the African Venture Capital Association (AVCA) as well as the Emerging Markets GPCA (Former EMPEA) and the Euromed Capital Forum, the firm is an active promotor of the private equity industry in the region. Since the beginning, AfricInvest has invested in more than 180 companies across 25 African countries in a variety of high growth sectors and maintains a broad network of high-quality executives across Africa, offering extensive expertise in key growth industries, including financial services, agribusiness, consumer/retail, education, and healthcare.