CDG Invest Growth has finalized its equity investment in Agri Trade Maroc, a move that will notably enhance the company’s efforts to develop a marketing platform for Moroccan-origin fertilizers across Africa.

The investment fund manager, CDG Invest Growth, solidified its stake through the CAPMEZZANINE III Fund, acquiring 49% of the equity in the fertilizer distribution specialist, Agri Trade Maroc. This capital increase will enable the company to continue its development in conventional fertilizers, bolster its presence in the specialty fertilizer market, and promote the development of a marketing platform for Moroccan-origin fertilizers in Africa.

« The entry of CDG Invest Growth into Agri Trade Maroc’s capital signifies a pivotal moment in our company’s growth and opens up promising new prospects for our future. It will allow us to secure the financing for our planned development in Morocco, as well as in other regions of Africa where we aim to expand, » said Nadia Tarari, Chairman of the Board of Agri Trade Maroc, on this occasion.

In addition to financial support, this partnership will institutionalize Agri Trade Maroc’s shareholder structure and provide its management with guidance from the experienced management team of CDG Invest Growth, which boasts nearly 25 investments and 16 divestments over more than two decades across various sectors of the Moroccan economy, according to a joint statement from both parties.

« We are convinced that Agri Trade Maroc is the ideal partner to carry our investment in this crucial sector for the development of national agriculture, as well as in Sub-Saharan Africa. ATM’s strong market positioning, growth strategy, and proven management expertise have reassured us in our decision to support the company in this new phase of development, » added Hassan Laaziri, CEO of CDG Invest Growth.