Our investment strategy​

At CDG Invest Growth, we target high-potential companies with revenues exceeding $10m. 

We support them accelerate their growth and create value through operational improvements, strategic acquisitions, and other tailor-made initiatives focusing on the dynamic Moroccan, North/West African markets and also European market.

Our minority or majority investment tickets range from $10 million to $30 million, offering great flexibility to accompany investee companies in their development.

We also invest through co-investments with our investors and our peers for larger endeavors, allowing us to target a broader range of opportunities.

Build Ups

Create an industry leader by helping companies acquire other market players to consolidate strong market position

Capital increase
Growth equity

Cash-in transactions to finance growth

Leveraged buy-out
Management buy-out
Management buy-in

Leveraged share purchase alongside a strong management team 

Cash-out
Capital Transmission


Purchase of existing shares from existing shareholders

Once a potential investment is identified, our team works closely with the management to develop a customized plan for value creation. We are strongly involved in our portfolio companies’ growth plans. While we believe that the companies we team up with are highly autonomous for day-to-day management matters, we support them through mentoring, providing them with insightful advice with regards to their strategy execution.

Active role in the Board of Directors to provide advice and guidance on:

  • Budget setting and strategic plans
  • Business performance follow-up
  • Financial strategy implementation (balance sheet optimization, working capital discipline and analytical reporting)

Human capital is key to achieve strategic vision. Therefore, we assist the management in building a solid and stable team:

  • Identification of areas to be strengthened
  • Identification of relevant candidates
  • Drafting of incentive schemes

We leverage our board experience and network to identify business development ideas for our portfolio companies:

  • Identification of growth and/or partnership opportunities locally as well as abroad
  • Assistance in partnerships’ arrangement

Solid commitment to supporting responsible companies in delivering a positive impact on communities as well as the environment:

  • Integration of ESG criteria when selecting target companies
  • Strengthening ESG metrics during the investment period to ensure effective governance, social responsability and positive impact on the environment