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HERNA HOLDING

Building the future,honoring the legacy.

A pan-African investment holding company based in Cotonou, Benin — investing today, transforming tomorrow across five strategic business units.

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Who we are

Building Africa's future through strategic investments.

HERNA is a pan-African investment holding company established in 2012 and headquartered in Cotonou, Benin. We focus on high-impact projects that accelerate Africa’s sustainable economic transformation — industrial growth, infrastructure, energy, food security and responsible resource management.

We believe that Africa’s greatest opportunities lie in sustainable investments that create economic growth, empower communities, and build a lasting legacy for future generations.

Pan-African presence

BENIN

Our Home Base

Founded

2012

Head office

Cotonou, Benin

Business scope

Pan-African

Strategic business units

Wayisuhu Zannude Dossou

President & Chief Executive Officer

Message from the

President & CEO

Africa stands at a defining moment in its history — a continent of immense potential, rich resources, and a dynamic, visionary population.

At HERNA Holding, we have chosen to invest in this potential and to be a driving force in shaping a prosperous and sustainable future for our nations.

Since our establishment in 2012, our mission has been clear: to create sustainable value by investing in strategic sectors that transform economies, improve lives, and build enduring legacy. Guided by integrity, innovation, and excellence, we partner with governments, institutions, and private sector leaders to deliver impactful solutions that stand the test of time.

We are more than an investment holding company. We are builders, partners, and catalysts for growth. Together, let us build Africa’s future and honor the legacy we will leave for generations to come.

We invest today to build a better Africa tomorrow.

Our story

From vision to impact

HERNA was founded with a clear ambition: to create an investment platform capable of transforming strategic opportunities into sustainable development across Africa. Today, HERNA continues expanding its activities while developing long-term partnerships with governments, financial institutions and private investors.

2012

Foundation

Launch of the platform with a clear ambition to transform African potential into industrial realities.

2026

Expansion

Portfolio consolidation, sector diversification, and reinforcing multi-national impact.

2035

Horizon 2035

The go-to leader in sustainable impact investment and economic transformation in Africa.

2012
Foundation
Launch of the platform with a clear ambition to transform African potential into industrial realities.
2026
Expansion
Portfolio consolidation, sector diversification, and reinforcing multi-national impact.
2035
Horizon 2035
The go-to leader in sustainable impact investment and economic transformation in Africa.

Our identity

Vision, Mission & Purpose

Vision

To become Africa’s leading investment holding company, creating sustainable economic transformation through strategic investments.

Mission

To identify, structure, finance and manage projects that generate long-term value for investors, communities and future generations.

Purpose

Building prosperous nations while preserving a lasting legacy.

We invest in strategic opportunities that accelerate Africa’s development while creating sustainable prosperity for future generations.

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Core values

Principles shaping our investment vision and global conduct — integrity is the foundation of sustainable growth.

How we work

Our business model

A disciplined investment cycle designed to turn opportunity into sustainable value.

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Investment opportunities

Our strengths

Our model is built on resilience, ensuring every venture translates into collective wealth and shared progress.

Strategic vision

Anticipating market trends to position our investments ahead of the curve.

Operational excellence

A hands-on approach combined with world-class management standards.

Strong partnerships

Fostering trusted relationships with global investors and local governments.

Responsible investments

Prioritizing Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) criteria in every decision.

Why HERNA

Why invest with HERNA?

Strategic advantages. Sustainable returns. Lasting legacy. At HERNA HOLDING, we combine vision, expertise, and a strong ecosystem to create value for investors, partners, and communities across Africa.

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Strategic diversification

A diversified investment portfolio across key sectors ensures stability, resilience, and long-term value creation.

“Investing today to shape tomorrow.”

Footprint

Driving investments. Building nations.

From mining and equipment to agriculture, energy, real estate and infrastructure — HERNA channels capital into sectors that create lasting value for Africa.

Strategic Business Units

Driving sustainable growth across five critical sectors

Driving sustainable growth and long-term value across critical economic sectors through five distinct strategic business units.

Equipment

Providing high-performance machinery, industrial tooling, and complete technical support services for major regional ventures.

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Real Estate & Infrastructure

Constructing smart cities, residential assets, and critical logistics frameworks for tomorrow’s growth.

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Mining

Advancing responsible mineral exploration, extraction, and asset development with world-class safety standards.

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Agriculture & Livestock

Empowering regional food security through precision farming, livestock practices, and optimized distribution.

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Energy

Securing transition-ready power through solar, wind, and sustainable energy initiatives at scale.

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Our subsidiaries

Building excellence through specialized companies

HERNA HOLDING brings together specialized subsidiaries that operate across strategic sectors, delivering integrated solutions and contributing to Africa’s sustainable development.

Mashal Equipment

Heavy equipment & industrial solutions

Operator training
Consulting & technical assistance
After-sales service
Spare parts
Construction, mining & hydraulic site management

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Tsalach Development & Infrastructures

Engineering • Construction • Real estate

Infrastructure development
Civil engineering
Building construction
Real estate development
Project management

The Pertinent Group

Business advisory • Investment • Strategy

Business consulting
Investment advisory
Project structuring
Strategic partnerships
Business development

Three specialized companies. One vision. One legacy.

Partners

Strategic Partners

Building strong alliances. Creating lasting impact. HERNA HOLDING collaborates with trusted strategic partners to accelerate sustainable investments, infrastructure development, industrial growth and innovation across Africa.

AGETIP-BENIN

A leading engineering and industrial group providing innovative solutions in construction, energy, industry and specialized services.

HMD

A dynamic construction and infrastructure company delivering high-quality projects that shape communities and drive development.

OSGB

A global business advisory and investment firm creating cross-border opportunities and sustainable value across Africa.

Contact

Connect with HERNA HOLDING

Partnering to structure Africa’s industrial and economic legacy. Reach out to explore how we can collaborate.

HERNA HOLDING

Address: Embassy District, Cotonou, Republic of Benin

Phone: +229 01 96 39 99 88

Website: hernaholding.com

Email: contact@hernaholding.com

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Building Africa's future through strategic investments.

We believe that Africa’s greatest opportunities lie in sustainable investments that create economic growth, empower communities, and build a lasting legacy for future generations.

President & CEO

Africa stands at a defining moment in its history — a continent of immense potential, rich resources, and a dynamic, visionary population.

At HERNA Holding, we have chosen to invest in this potential and to be a driving force in shaping a prosperous and sustainable future for our nations.

We invest today to build a better Africa tomorrow.

From vision to impact