AfricInvest, a leading pan-African investment platform, has announced a strategic investment in The British University in Egypt (BUE), marking one of the largest foreign direct investments in Egypt’s education sector to date. The capital injection, made through a shareholding increase, is set to fuel the university’s next phase of growth, transformation, and regional leadership.
The investment will support BUE’s efforts to expand its academic offerings, enhance infrastructure, and deepen its impact across Egypt and the broader Middle East and Africa. Despite the new capital infusion, the Khamis family will remain the majority shareholders, continuing their stewardship of the institution.
Farida Khamis, Chair of the Board of Trustees, welcomed the partnership:
We are proud to welcome AfricInvest’s strategic investment in our university. This capital injection, alongside ongoing support from the Egyptian government, will allow us to further the legacy of our founder—my late father, Mr Mohamed Farid Khamis—by expanding the university’s capabilities and academic reach. Our goal is to solidify BUE’s position as a leading educational institution not only in Egypt, but across the Middle East and Africa.
Founded with a mission to deliver British-style education in Egypt, BUE has grown into a prominent institution offering undergraduate and postgraduate degrees across a range of disciplines, including engineering, business, law, and political science.
Ismail Talbi, Senior Partner at AfricInvest, emphasized the significance of the investment:
We are thrilled with our strategic investment in The British University in Egypt. This marks a major step toward enhancing educational excellence in the region. Our commitment is to support the university’s expansion and transformation, empowering it to become a leading player in higher education across Africa and the Middle East.
AfricInvest’s investment aligns with its broader strategy to support scalable, high-impact institutions that contribute to sustainable development across the continent. The firm has a strong track record of investing in sectors such as financial services, healthcare, and education.
The partnership between AfricInvest and BUE is expected to unlock new opportunities for collaboration, innovation, and international academic partnerships. It also reflects growing investor confidence in Egypt’s education sector and its potential to serve as a regional hub for talent development and research.
