MESSAGE FROM THE CHAIRMAN

To whom it may concern,

Société Financière ORKIDE is an independent private investment firm subsidiary of TEKLE CAPITAL, a comprehensive holding company with activities ranging from financial services, real estate, agriculture, technology amongst other industries.

Based in Dakar – Sénégal, our approach strategy is based on deep local knowledge and valuable networks to identify and generate promising investments in companies, individuals and projects in high-potential sectors and markets. We believe that with the right resources and a great system, we are able to build the fastest growing independently owned private investment firm whilst delivering solid returns for our stakeholders.

We offer to our shareholders a broad array of opportunities whilst providing healthy solutions to governments in the development and application of their strategies and programs.

Our strategy centers on acquiring strategic stakes in highly profitable and expanding companies in growing markets and industries with a tendency to perform regardless of economic cycles. To show our commitment to the companies we invest in, we will have a dedicated team of post-acquisition specialists. Through active ownership and a focus on operational improvement and expansion, we accelerate our portfolio companies’ growth and help them reach higher profitability.

Our aim as a group is to also enhance the quality of engagement between investors and companies on important governance and sustainability issues and to create long-term value for all the parties involved. 

Our clients are the reason we exist and, their benefit lies from unique advantages we offer which includes a diverse database that consists of some of the most prestigious financial institutions and individuals, as well as a board rich in industry expertise.

At SF-ORKIDE, we provide the best services and help investors reach their goals. Throughout the process, we uphold our corporate philosophy: Plant the seeds of success, account the smallest details, value every step, and nurture growth.

We look forward to cementing our reputation for successfully sourcing unique investment opportunities, growing assets and delivering strong returns to our investors and shareholders. We are confident that existing and prospective investors and shareholders will continue to regard us as the partner of choice as they look to participate in one of the world’s most compelling growth stories.

Thank you.

Abdoul Aziz WONE
Chairman & Chief Executive Officer
aaziz.wone@sf-orkide.com