Leading by example: best-in-class ESG standards
Admaius will lead by example with best-in-class ESG standards and principles for responsible investment. Working closely with each of our portfolio businesses, we will ensure comprehensive ESG action planning with commitments to implementation, robust compliance reporting and measurement.
Robust governance and ethical standards ensure Admaius is a highly effective and responsible steward of the Virunga Africa Fund I (VAFI). Admaius is led by a truly independent investment team and is advised by some of the leading authorities in their respective fields.
We are institutional
Fully committed to Africa, with an African investment team built on the foundation of an institutional mindset.
These are our home markets we are contributing to impacting.
Capital & Accountability
Our investors and partners are aligned in providing significant and repeat capital to grow thriving businesses for the long term.
That requires financial returns as well as operating performance to get to meaningful scale.
Further, to unlock swift growth and improvement of businesses, the team brings strong expertise, networks and critical technology.
Conscious Impact in Mid-cap Regional Champions
We seek to empower management, employees and stakeholders, investing in companies with African ownership.
These are businesses deeply embedded in their ecosystems, capable of adapting.
We are institutional
Fully committed to Africa, with an African investment team built on the foundation of an institutional mindset.
These are our home markets we are contributing to impacting.
Capital & Accountability
Our investors and partners are aligned in providing significant and repeat capital to grow thriving businesses for the long term.
That requires financial returns as well as operating performance to get to meaningful scale.
Further, to unlock swift growth and improvement of businesses, the team brings strong expertise, networks and critical technology.
Conscious Impact in Mid-cap Regional Champions
We seek to empower management, employees and stakeholders, investing in companies with African ownership.
These are businesses deeply embedded in their ecosystems, capable of adapting.
Admaius joined the UN PRI in 2022 and is firmly committed to investing in line with its six important principles
For 2023 our inaugural reporting year the Firm performed above the median for both core modules receiving:
We are proud to announce our endorsement of the UN PRI's Advance initiative, a collaborative effort focused on addressing human rights and social issues through investor stewardship.
Diversity and local knowledge integral to success
Admaius blends local knowledge with international experience to attract new capital to Africa and create long-term value for our portfolio businesses.
This can only be achieved through a commitment to diversity at every level of the organisation. It is essential that we celebrate our differences so that we, and our portfolio businesses, can benefit from what makes each of our investment and business specialists unique.
Investment Approached focused on downside risk mitigation and portfolio company value creation
Our investment approach is focussed on guiding businesses through digital transformation and creating long-term value.
Portfolio and risk management
Investment team
Operational value creation
Investment management
Portfolio and risk management
Investment team
Operational value creation