Mirepa invests in Ghanaian food company
Uniik Foods to modernise production after Mirepa Capital SME Fund I investment.
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Mirepa Investment Advisors has closed an investment in Ghana-based Uniik Foods through its SME private equity vehicle, Mirepa Capital SME Fund I.
The investment will enable Uniik Foods, an Accra-based producer of shelf-stable organic African food products, to modernise its production infrastructure, expand manufacturing capacity, and strengthen distribution and exports.
Uniik Foods’ product range includes palm nut paste, fufu mix, and garden eggplant. The company plans to expand across local and international markets in the United States, the UK, Europe, Australia, and the Middle East.
Philip Danquah, chief investment officer of Mirepa Investment Advisors, said: “Mirepa is proud to partner with a local team that has demonstrated the capability of building a scalable indigenous business, serving both local consumers and diaspora communities with products that resonate culturally. This investment reinforces Mirepa’s commitment to backing high-growth SMEs, which drive local production for domestic and export markets.”
Joseph Amankwah, CEO and co-founder of Uniik Foods, added: “This partnership with Mirepa accelerates our ability to invest in modern infrastructure and expand our reach. Our mission is to make authentic African food products readily accessible to our communities wherever they are, and this investment brings us closer to delivering on that promise.”
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