Investments made by BII in this company:
| Investment name | Commitment | Region | Sector | Start date | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Investment 01 | $45m | Consumer - Education | September 2015 | Exited |
GEMS Africa
GEMS provides pre-school, primary, and secondary education, through a network of over 70 schools in 13 countries.
It has grown from a base of just a few hundred students to a network of hundreds of thousands of students globally across the income spectrum. Through its charitable arm, the Varkey Foundation, it runs a wide range of educational initiatives including the Global Teacher Prize.
GEMS Africa is GEMS’s subsidiary established for the development of educational services across sub-Saharan Africa – comprising the development of school campuses, teacher training and educational advice to public and private sector clients.
