Advanced Finance & Investment Group (AFIG Funds) is a direct investment firm based in Dakar, Senegal. Established in 2005, AFIG Funds' activities are focused on growth capital which is most often a minority investment in companies that are looking for capital to expand or restructure operations. AFIG Funds focuses on growth equity of profitable and growing companies in sub-Saharan Africa - particularly West and Central Africa. The assets of the firm are managed by the advisory board members.