Unisystem Group & Africinvest Investment in USG Technologies
Unisystem Group Secures Africinvest Capital to fuel Regional Expansion and Technological Advancement
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Casablanca, Morocco – Unisystem Group, a prominent player in technological solutions across security, digital change, IT infrastructure, renewable energy, and audiovisual sectors, has announced a important capital injection from Africinvest, a leading pan-African private equity firm. This strategic investment marks a pivotal moment for Unisystem Group, empowering its expansion into high-potential markets, particularly in Morocco and West Africa, and reinforcing its commitment to sustainable progress and technological innovation.
A New Era of Growth and Strategic alignment
The investment from Africinvest is set to accelerate Unisystem Group’s ambitious growth strategy, which includes strengthening its governance, fostering inter-subsidiary synergies, and enhancing its specialized sectoral offerings. The group’s recent restructuring under the new umbrella entity, USG Technologies, aims to create a robust and agile organization capable of meeting evolving market demands and national and regional aspirations.
Strengthening Expertise and Synergies
Founded and led by Ali Bettahi, Chairman and CEO, Unisystem Group operates through a portfolio of specialized subsidiaries, each a leader in its respective domain:
Unisystem: A recognized integrator of technological solutions spanning security, digital transformation, IT infrastructure, networks, and data centers.
Unisystem Energy: Specializes in the integration of intelligent solutions for renewable energy and energy efficiency.
FS Systems: A major integrator of digital, audiovisual solutions, and interactive technologies.
Omni Security Systems: A key distributor of safety solutions for the protection of sensitive sites.
This new organizational structure is designed to consolidate expertise, promote collaboration among its subsidiaries, and refine its market-specific solutions.
vision for the future: Innovation, Sustainability, and Regional Impact
Ali Bettahi expressed his enthusiasm for the partnership, stating, “What we are building today is a robust, agile, and future organization. With USG Technologies, we offer our group a structured framework that meets our ambitions, both at national and regional level.” He further emphasized the meaning of Africinvest’s entry into their capital: “The entry of Africinvest into our capital marks a major step: it strengthens our financial capacities and is fully part of our vision of sustainable and responsible growth, in line with the aspirations of the country and the region.”
Omar Bekkali, Partner at Africinvest, echoed this sentiment, highlighting the alignment of objectives: “We are proud to associate ourselves with Unisystem Group to strengthen its position on all of its professions, actively supporting its strategy of diversification and regional expansion. This partnership and its value creation objectives are aligned with Africinvest’s mission, which aims to promote technological innovation, digital transformation, and long-term sustainable growth in Africa.”
Accelerating Deployment and Enhancing Services
With Africinvest’s backing, Unisystem Group is poised to expedite its deployment in underserved markets within Morocco and West Africa. The investment will bolster the group’s institutional capabilities, facilitate strategic partnerships, and amplify its impact by improving the quality of its services in security, digital infrastructure, and renewable energies. Key initiatives include the scaled deployment of AI-based intelligent monitoring solutions and solar facilities, contributing significantly to public security, the energy transition, and sustainable digital development across the region.
Unisystem Group’s operations are intrinsically linked to several United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), notably SDG 7 (Affordable and Clean Energy), SDG 8 (decent Work and Economic Growth), and SDG 9 (industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure).This strategic investment underscores the group’s commitment to driving progress and creating lasting value in Africa.