Mediterrania in the Press

MCP II backs private Moroccan university

16-10-2016; Africa Capital Digest
Mediterrania Capital Partners is taking a significant minority stake in Université Privée de Marrakech (UPM) through MCP II, its second, €120 million fund which closed in August 2015. The stake was acquired from UPM’s founder, Mohammed Kabbadj.

Harnessing Maghreb’s Growth Potentials: A Private Equity Perspective – article by Albert Alsina

07-07-2016; Capital Markets in Africa
Very often investors wonder whether investing in the Maghreb is beneficial and delivers high returns. There are several reasons why this region is more attractive than other emerging markets in the world.

Finding the sweet spot – Interview with Albert Alsina

May 2016; Africa Global Funds
Mediterrania Capital Partners is one of a handful of private equity firms investing in the Maghreb region. AGF’s Anna Lyudvig speaks with Albert Alsina, Founder, CEO & Managing Partner, about the firm’s strategy, potential expansion and exit routes.

Mediterrania taps Fund II to buy retail clothing business

11-04-2016; AltAssets
Barcelona-headquartered Mediterrania Capital Partners has entered the retail clothing business in the Maghreb region by buying minority stakes in BS Invest in Tunisia, CAP Retail in Morocco, and Investex Algérie in Algeria.

Mediterrania Capital Partners enters the retail clothing business in the Maghreb region

09-04-2016; Financial Afrik
Mediterrania Capital Partners, the regional Private Equity firm focusing on growth investments for companies in North African and Sub-Saharan countries, announces the acquisition through its second fund (“MC II”) of a minority stake in BS Invest in Tunisia, CAP Retail in Morocco, and Investex Algérie in Algeria.

Mediterrania Capital Partners entra en el negocio de venta de ropa en la región del Magreb

09-04-2016; Capital Riesgo
Mediterrania Capital Partners, la compañía privada de Capital Riesgo con foco en inversiones de crecimiento para PyMEs en el Norte de África y África subsahariana, anuncia la adquisición de varias participaciones minoritarias de BS Invest en Túnez, CAP Retail en Marruecos, e Investex Algérie en Argelia a través de su segundo fondo, MC II, y junto con Euromena III.

Mediterrania Capital Partners prend 43% des parts de Cieptal Cars

05-04-2016; Econostrum
La société de capital-investissement privé Mediterrania Capital Partners, par l’intermédiaire de son second fonds Mediterrania Capital II (MC II) doté de 120 M€, entre dans le capital de Cieptal Cars à hauteur de 43%. Le fondateur, Rachid Benlakehal conserve 57% du capital.

Mediterrania Capital takes 43% stake in Cieptal

10-04-2016; Africa Capital Digest
In the latest deal for its €120 million second fund, Mediterrania Capital is taking a 43% stake in Cieptal Cars, an Algerian provider of log-term car rental and other auto related transportation and maintenance services.

Algérie: Mediterrania Capital Partners entre au capital de Cieptal Cars

04-04-2016; Jeune Afrique.
Mediterrania Capital Partners – le capital-investisseur de droit maltais qui investit dans des PME d’Afrique du Nord – a acquis 43% du capital de la société algérienne Cieptal Cars.

Entrevista con Albert Alsina, Socio Fundador y Consejero Delegado de Mediterrania Capital Partners

10-03-2016; Capital Riesgo
Hablamos con Albert Alsina y comentamos la trayectoria de la gestora y su influencia desde Barcelona en esta apasionante región en crecimiento.