Egyptian Food Processing Investment – Regional Export Platform

Requirement

An established Egyptian food processing company seeks $26.5 million growth capital to expand production capacity and capture export opportunities to MENA and African markets. The company specializes in processed vegetables, fruit preparations, and ready-to-eat meals. Current operations include two production facilities near Alexandria with combined capacity of 40,000 tonnes annually. The expansion adds a new 25,000-tonne facility, cold storage infrastructure, and upgraded packaging lines for retail-ready formats. Products are distributed to 15 countries with primary markets in Gulf states and North Africa. We seek private equity investors, strategic food companies, and family offices with MENA expertise. Investment is structured as growth equity with minority position (25-35%) and board representation. Current shareholders include the founding family (70%) and a regional DFI (10%). Egypt offers unique positioning as a food processing hub: competitive agricultural inputs, low-cost energy, established trade agreements with MENA and Africa, and skilled workforce. The company benefits from supplier relationships with Egyptian farmers and established buyer relationships with regional retailers. Target returns of 20-25% IRR based on capacity expansion, margin improvement through automation, and geographic expansion into Sub-Saharan Africa via AfCFTA. Exit scenarios include strategic sale to multinational food company or regional IPO within 5-7 years.