Organization · Venture Capital
CDC-CI CAPITAL
CDC-CI Capital is a subsidiary of the Caisse des Dépôts et Consignations de Côte d'Ivoire, focused on sustainable investments in startups and SMEs in Côte d'Ivoire. The firm provides patient capital through minority stakes to foster innovation and growth.
Overview
What CDC-CI CAPITAL does
What CDC-CI CAPITAL is
CDC-CI Capital is a subsidiary of the Caisse des Dépôts et Consignations de Côte d'Ivoire, focused on sustainable investments in startups and SMEs in Côte d'Ivoire. The firm provides patient capital through minority stakes to foster innovation and growth.
How it participates in the startup ecosystem
The current public profile supports funder capabilities. Each capability below is shown separately so organization identity and role-specific information do not get conflated.
Operational profile
Organization status and context
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- Operational status
- Active
- Organization type
- Venture Capital
- Founded
- Founded in 2023
- Approximate age
- About 3 years
- Structured capabilities
- Funder
- Last reviewed
- April 28, 2026
Official channels
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Capability profile
CDC-CI CAPITAL as a funder
Investment thesis
CDC-CI Capital aims to reinforce the equity capital of local private companies and unlock long-term growth in underserved financing segments, focusing on innovative startups and green investments.
Focus narrative
CDC-CI Capital invests across various sectors including agriculture and agro-industry, infrastructure and transport, energy, health, education, and telecommunications. The organization targets minority equity stakes ranging from 300 million to 3 billion FCFA, emphasizing stable capital over a long horizon to foster value creation in underserved segments.
Value beyond capital
CDC-CI Capital provides not only financial support but also technical assistance to its portfolio companies. The organization is committed to strengthening the entrepreneurial ecosystem in Côte d'Ivoire through various programs, including training and mentorship for startups.
Terms and economics
- Typical check
- $500,000–$5,000,000
- Sweet spot
- $2,000,000
Focus and fit
- Stages
- Pre-seed · Seed · Friends and Family · Angel · Growth Equity
- Regions
- Africa
Availability
- Currently deploying
- Yes
Portfolio and track record
Portfolio context
Notable portfolio companies include Julaya Côte d’Ivoire, which received an investment of 800 million FCFA through a convertible bond issuance, and Agence de Développement de l’E-Santé (ADES), which was supported with a 350 million FCFA investment to enhance telemedicine and connected healthcare services.
Common questions
What to know about CDC-CI CAPITAL
Upseed classifies CDC-CI CAPITAL under the Venture Capital organization type. Its current public profile includes funder capabilities.
Source and update disclosure
Know what this page is based on
Source basis
Public organization and program material, official websites, and structured Upseed records.
Last reviewed
April 28, 2026
Known limits
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