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CRITERION AFRICA PARTNERS

SEC Registered

FOCUSED ON ACQUIRING AND DEVELOPING ASSETS ACROSS THE FORESTRY VALUE CHAIN IN SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA

BETHESDA, MDhttps://criterionafrica.com+27 73 222 2471
Assets Under Management
Under $100M
Employees
9
Office Locations
2 offices
Total Accounts
1

About the firm

Criterion Africa Partners is a private equity firm that partners with proven management teams at growing companies to enhance productivity and create value for the benefit of all stakeholders. The firm focuses on rehabilitation of existing plantations, downstream manufacturing, and wood-based energy generation. Typical investments range from $5 million to $30 million.

Firm Focus

Client segments reported on the firm's SEC Form ADV — applies to all advisors at the firm.

Pooled Vehicles

Areas of expertise

Private EquityForestrySub-saharan AfricaPlantation RehabilitationDownstream ManufacturingWood-based EnergyEmerging MarketsBiomass EnergySustainable Forestry

Services

Private equity investing in the forestry sector across Sub-Saharan Africa, focusing on rehabilitation of existing plantations, downstream manufacturing, and wood-based energy generation, with investments typically ranging from $5 million to $30 million.

Private funds / alternatives
Private Equity

Who they serve

Growing companies with motivated management teams with meaningful ownership, greater than $5 million annual revenue with growth potential, strong customer relationships, and operations squarely in the forestry sector in Sub-Saharan Africa.

Client segmentClientsAssets managed
Pension/Profit Sharing Plans1$86M

1 total clients reported on Form ADV.

Leadership

George Graham Mcpherson
MANAGING DIRECTOR
Ole Christian Sand
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
George Graham Mcpherson
CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER
Ole Christian Sand
MANAGING PARTNER
Llc Criterion Africa Partners Holdings
SHAREHOLDER
The Grantham Foundation For The Protection Of The Environment
SHAREHOLDER
Robert Jeremy Grantham
TRUSTEE

Office locations

2 offices in 1 state
MD
BETHESDAHQ
STELLENBOSCH

Regulatory & compliance

CRD number
#291386
SEC Number
801-128952
Disciplinary History
No
Fee Model & Minimums
Model: AUM / Performance-based

Data as of March 27, 2026 · Source: SEC IAPD & FINRA BrokerCheck

Contact Information

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