Weekly Newsletter - Edition: 61 Week: 41 (Tunisia)
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Tunisia Backs University AI Labs and Shared Research Computing in Tunis, Sfax and Sousse
The Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research and institutions such as the University of Tunis El Manar, the University of Sfax, the University of Sousse and the Tunisia Polytechnic School are looking for partners to fund AI laboratories, digital campuses and shared computing capacity.
HPC acts as the broker between these institutions and technology vendors, education investors and development funders. We structure and negotiate the partnership, and earn a success fee of 3% on a transaction value of about $7 million.
Tunisia Develops Carbon Market and Green Pipeline Across Tunis, Sfax and the Southern Regions
Environmental regulators and green finance bodies are building climate investment channels, while solar, waste-to-energy, reforestation and industrial efficiency projects look for verified buyers.
HPC connects project developers with credible offset purchasers and impact investors, handles deal structuring and due diligence coordination, and takes a 3% success fee on credit sale and offtake agreements of roughly $9 million.
Tunis Draws Regional Capital Into Banking, Insurance and Asset Management
Banks, insurers, leasing companies and asset managers in Tunis and Sfax are seeking strategic partners and growth capital as financial sector modernisation and trade links with Europe and Africa expand.
HPC introduces investors to Tunisian financial institutions and arranges minority stake sales and joint ventures. Our fee is 2.5% of closed transaction value, on deals of about $18 million.
Tunisia Opens Port, Rail and Transport Projects to Private Partners in Tunis, Sfax and Enfidha
National authorities are inviting private participation in port capacity, rail upgrades, motorways, water infrastructure and digital public services, including the planned deep sea port at Enfidha.
HPC matches infrastructure sponsors, contractors and lenders with qualifying public-private partnership opportunities, supports bid positioning, and earns a 2% success fee on financed projects of around $50 million.
Tunisia Expands Private Clinic, Pharmaceutical and Medical Tourism Investment in Tunis and Sousse
Clinic operators, diagnostic providers, pharmaceutical manufacturers and health-tech firms are raising capital to expand facilities, grow drug production and attract patients from Europe and Africa.
HPC brokers acquisitions, equity raises and technology partnerships between healthcare operators and specialist investors. We take a 3% success fee on transactions of about $10 million.
Tunisian Employers Compete for Technology and Engineering Talent in Tunis and Sfax
Fast-growing technology, outsourcing, automotive component and financial services firms are expanding hiring and exploring training and recruitment platform partnerships.
HPC brokers the sale and merger of recruitment, training and talent platforms, and introduces workforce providers to large employers. Our fee is 3.5% of deal value on transactions near $4 million.
Tunisia's Industrial Zones in Bizerte, Sfax and Zarzis Court Manufacturers
Zone operators and logistics firms are seeking tenants, equipment financing and technology partners to build automotive components, aerospace, electronics, agro-processing, warehousing and cold-chain capacity.
HPC places manufacturers and logistics investors into zone projects and arranges the joint venture or lease terms. We charge a 2.5% success fee on deals of around $22 million.
Tunisia's Solar, Wind and Interconnector Developers Seek Capital in Tozeur, Kebili and Bizerte
Independent power producers, the national utility and developers are lining up financing for solar parks, wind farms, storage and grid interconnection with Europe, supported by the country's renewable energy targets.
HPC introduces equity and debt providers to project sponsors and negotiates offtake and financing terms. Our success fee is 2% on projects of about $70 million.
Tunisia Strengthens Data Protection and Financial Crime Compliance Across Regulated Sectors
The Central Bank of Tunisia, the national data protection authority, the financial market regulator and other bodies are increasing enforcement of privacy, cybersecurity and anti-money laundering obligations, creating demand for compliance technology and advisory firms.
HPC brokers the acquisition of, and partnerships with, compliance, regtech and legal services providers. We earn a 3% success fee on deals of around $4 million.
Cross-Border Acquisitions and Private Equity Activity Grow Among Tunisian Mid-Market Companies
Regional groups, European buyers and private equity funds are pursuing acquisitions, partnerships and exits among Tunisian industrial, agri-food, retail and services companies.
HPC sources targets, qualifies buyers and manages the process from first introduction to signing. Our fee is 2% of enterprise value on transactions of about $35 million.
Tunisian Retailers and Consumer Brands Invest in Data and Customer Insight
Retail, FMCG, e-commerce and fintech companies are acquiring or partnering with analytics firms to understand shifting consumer behaviour.
HPC brokers acquisitions and licensing arrangements between analytics providers and enterprise buyers. We take a 3.5% success fee on deals near $4 million.
Tunis Media and Content Companies Pursue Growth Capital and Regional Distribution
Broadcasters, digital platforms, production studios and creative agencies are seeking investors and distribution partners to scale across North Africa, the Middle East and Europe.
HPC arranges equity investments, content licensing and merger transactions for media businesses. Our success fee is 3% on deals of about $5 million.
Tunisia's Residential, Office and Tourism Property Pipeline Attracts Investors
Developers and institutional investors are seeking land, joint venture partners and long-term funding for residential schemes, commercial offices, logistics parks and mixed-use projects in Tunis, Sousse, Hammamet and Sfax.
HPC connects developers with funders, landowners and offtake partners, and structures the joint ventures. We take a 2% success fee on projects of around $30 million.
Tunis Startups Raise Capital for Fintech, Health Tech, Agritech and AI
Venture funds, corporate investors and innovation hubs are backing growth-stage Tunisian companies under the Startup Act framework, while founders look for follow-on rounds and strategic exits.
HPC brokers funding rounds and acquisitions between startups and investors. Our fee is 3% of capital raised on rounds of about $6 million.
Tunisia Grows Data Centre, Cloud and Connectivity Capacity Around Tunis and Bizerte
Data centre operators, telecoms firms and cloud providers are looking for capital and anchor customers to expand capacity, helped by submarine cable landings and proximity to European markets.
HPC brokers capacity deals, joint ventures and infrastructure financings between operators and investors. Our success fee is 2.5% on transactions of about $20 million.
Tunisia's Coastal Resorts, Desert Lodges and Medina Hotels Seek Investors
Hotel groups, resort owners and tour operators in Hammamet, Djerba, Sousse, Tozeur and Tunis are looking for refurbishment capital, new management partners and buyers as international arrivals recover.
HPC arranges sales, recapitalisations and management agreements for hospitality assets. We take a 3% success fee on deals of around $14 million.