Teyliom

What Teyliom does

Teyliom Group is a privately held pan-African holding company founded in 2001 by Yérim Habib Sow and headquartered in Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire, operating 61 subsidiaries across eight business units: Properties, Hospitality, Finance, Industries, Energies & Services, Logistics, Telecom, and Global Capital. The group employs roughly 1,300–1,400 staff across West and Central Africa (hospitality 776, properties 291, finance 257, industry 104), with active operations in 10+ countries including Senegal, Côte d'Ivoire, Mali, Guinea, Niger, Benin, Cameroon, Congo, Madagascar, and Cape Verde. Its mission as stated is to contribute to African development by delivering products and services adapted to B2C, B2B, and B2G customer segments through long-term investments and strategic partnerships in key sectors.

The group's product surface spans commercial and micro-banking (Bridge Bank Group, with Bridge Securities, Bridge Asset Management, and Bridge MicroFinance subsidiaries), a three-tier hotel portfolio under Mangalis Hotel Group (Noom 5-star, Seen mid-range, Yaas economical), real estate development across Senegal, Côte d'Ivoire, and Mali (including the 120-hectare Diamniadio urban centre anchored by the 64,000 sqm SPHEREX government complex housing 12 ministries), industrial operations through Continental Beverage Company (Olgane mineral water and juices), POLYTEK PVC/PEHD/PP pipe manufacturing (joint venture with CSE Group, 11,000 tons/year projected capacity in the Diass Special Economic Zone), TEYCO construction and civil engineering, a multimodal logistics platform near Blaise Diagne International Airport, and historical telecom investments including WiMAX/CDMA and stakes in Tigo Senegal and formerly Telecel/MTN Côte d'Ivoire. Bridge Bank Group Côte d'Ivoire was named Best Bank in Côte d'Ivoire 2024 by The Banker and won Best SME Bank at the African SME Champions Forum 2024.

Revenue is generated through a mix of recurring subscription/managed services (banking, hospitality rooms, asset management fees), one-time real estate sales and leases, hardware sales (PVC pipes, bottled water), professional services (construction, logistics freight handling), and investment returns through Teyliom Global Capital's minority stakes. The group has selectively opened subsidiary capital to institutional investors — AfricInvest into Bridge Group West Africa (2014), FISEA/PROPARCO into Chain Hotel Conakry (2015), African Agriculture Fund into Continental Beverage Company (2013) — while maintaining founder control of the parent. No public listing exists, no revenue is publicly disclosed, and the most recent material capital event is a $20 million facility from BluePeak Private Capital in October 2023.

Name

Teyliom

Legal name

Teyliom Group SA

Website

https://teyliom.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2001

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Teyliom is a privately held pan-African holding company founded in 2001, operating 61 subsidiaries across banking, hospitality, real estate, industry, logistics, telecom, and venture capital in 10+ West and Central African countries, serving B2B, B2C, and B2G customers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Abidjan

Offices8 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Banking and Financial Services: Revenue from Bridge Bank Group operations including corporate banking, asset management (Bridge Asset Management), securities trading (Bridge Securities), and microfinance (Bridge MicroFinance). Also includes returns from stakes in BNDE Senegal and other financial institutions.
2. Real Estate Development: Revenue from development and sale/lease of residential, commercial, and office properties across Senegal, Côte d'Ivoire, and Mali. Includes property management services.
3. Hospitality Operations: Revenue from hotel operations under Noom Hotels (5-star), Seen Hotels (mid-range), and Yaas Hotels (economical) brands. Includes room revenue, food and beverage (restaurants), and wellness services.
4. Beverage Manufacturing and Distribution: Revenue from production and distribution of Olgane natural mineral water and fruit juices through Continental Beverage Company (CBC) in Côte d'Ivoire market.
5. Construction Services: Revenue from TEYCO construction operations including building construction, civil works, foundation engineering for third parties and group projects.
6. Logistics and Freight Management: Revenue from multimodal logistics platform at DIASS near Blaise Diagne International Airport, including freight management, customs, and forwarder services.
7. PVC Manufacturing: Revenue from POLYTEK manufacturing and sales of PVC tubes, PEHD, PP and corrugated tubes to construction and industrial sectors.
8. Telecommunications: Revenue from telecom operations including mobile telephony, WiMAX/CDMA data transmission services.
9. Investment Returns: Returns on investments through Teyliom Global Capital in African startups, and stakes in various companies including Tigo Senegal, BNDE, and other portfolio companies.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels7 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Teyliom is a pan-African diversified holding company operating across eight business units: Teyliom Properties (residential, commercial, and office real estate development), Teyliom Hospitality (hotel operations via Noom, Seen, and Yaas brands), Teyliom Finance (Bridge Bank Group banking, securities, asset management, microfinance), Teyliom Industries (Continental Beverage Company/Olgane water, POLYTEK PVC manufacturing, TEYCO construction), Teyliom Logistics (airport multimodal freight platform), Teyliom Energies & Services, Teyliom Telecom, and Teyliom Global Capital (startup investment).

Product overview

Teyliom is a pan-African holding company established in 2001, operating across eight business units spanning real estate, hospitality, finance, industry, energy, logistics, telecom, and venture capital. The group operates as a diversified conglomerate with subsidiaries including Teyliom Properties (residential, commercial, and office real estate development), Teyliom Hospitality (hotel operations through Noom Hotels 5-star, Seen Hotels mid-range, and Yaas Hotels economical brands), Teyliom Finance (banking via Bridge Bank Group, securities, asset management, and microfinance), Teyliom Industries (beverage production through Continental Beverage Company/Olgane, PVC manufacturing via POLYTEK, and construction via TEYCO), Teyliom Logistics (airport multimodal freight platform), Teyliom Energies & Services (energy optimization), Teyliom Telecom (telecommunications investment), and Teyliom Global Capital (startup investment vehicle). The group also operates Teyliom Foundation for humanitarian initiatives.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Noom Hotels: 5-star luxury hotel brand under Mangalis Hotel Group offering contemporary elegance and authentic African hospitality
• Seen Hotels
• Yaas Hotels
• Bridge Bank
• Bridge Securities
• Bridge Asset Management
• Bridge MicroFinance
• Olgane
• TEYCO
• POLYTEK

Products and services

• Teyliom Properties Real estate development company developing large-scale projects including offices, commercial, and residential properties in Senegal, Côte d'Ivoire, and Mali. Specializes in residential and office space for new urban centers.
• Teyliom Hospitality (Mangalis Hotel Group) Hospitality business unit operating hotel brands across three tiers (Noom 5-star, Seen mid-range, Yaas economical) in Côte d'Ivoire, Senegal, Guinea, Niger, and Benin.
• Bridge Bank Group Banking and financial services group offering commercial banking, securities management, asset management, and microfinance services across West Africa. Includes Bridge Bank Côte d'Ivoire, Bridge Securities, Bridge Asset Management, and Bridge MicroFinance.
• Bridge Securities Securities management and intermediation services (SGI) approved by CREPMF, providing brokerage services in West African capital markets.
• Bridge Asset Management Asset management solutions through Mutual Funds (FCP) to WAEMU residents and non-residents seeking savings optimization.
• Bridge MicroFinance Microfinance services providing financial access to underserved populations, launched in partnership with MTN Côte d'Ivoire and Kenyan bank CBA.
• Continental Beverage Company (CBC) - Olgane Beverage manufacturing company producing and distributing Olgane natural mineral water and fruit juices from its plant in Côte d'Ivoire.
• POLYTEK PVC and plastic pipe manufacturing company (joint venture with CSE Group) producing PVC tubes, PEHD, PP, and corrugated tubes in Senegal with 11,000 tons per year projected capacity.
• TEYCO (Teyliom Constructions) Construction company specializing in building construction (concrete and metallic structure), civil works, foundation engineering, and technical studies. Key achievement: SPHEREX government complex (64,000 sqm) for 12 ministries in Diamniadio.
• Teyliom Logistics Multi-modal logistics platform based at DIASS near Blaise Diagne International Airport, dedicated to freight management with customs office and freight forwarders. Includes 3,600 sqm warehouse.
• Teyliom Energies & Services Energy optimization services focused on reducing energy consumption across all Teyliom infrastructure through integration of energy optimization solutions in the real estate ecosystem.
• Teyliom Global Capital Investment vehicle dedicated to identifying and participating in maturing African companies in fast-growing sectors of West Africa, including fintech, VTC, and energy optimization startups.
• Bridge Bank Senegal Bridge Bank Group's Senegal subsidiary providing full banking services in the Senegalese market.

Quantifiable outcome

• Bridge Bank Group Côte d'Ivoire won 'Best Bank of Côte d'Ivoire 2024' by The Banker
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered minor, core and flagship.

• Radisson IndividualsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2024Noom Hotel Dakar Sea Plaza joined Radisson Individuals network, providing international brand affiliation and booking platform access.
• CSE GroupminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2019Joint venture for POLYTEK PVC manufacturing company, specializing in PVC tubes, PEHD, PP and corrugated tubes production.
• CBA (Kenyan Bank)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2018Partnership with MTN Côte d'Ivoire and CBA to launch Bridge MicroFinance (BMF), expanding financial inclusion services.
• MTN Côte d'IvoirecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2018Partnership to launch Bridge MicroFinance (BMF), combining mobile money expertise with banking services for expanded financial inclusion.
• Senegal GovernmentflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2018Signed emphyteutic lease of 120 hectares for development of Diamniadio urban center, involving construction of commercial, residential, and hospitality infrastructure. Includes SPHEREX government building (64,000 sqm).
• Inaugure Hospitality GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2013Established in Barcelona to develop and manage hospitality investments, leading to creation of Mangalis Hotel Group and multi-brand hotel strategy.
• Groupe AtlantiquecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2004Partnership to facilitate the buyback of Telecel International's shares in Telecel Côte d'Ivoire, establishing major telecom presence.
• Telecel InternationalcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2001Partnership through Loteny Telecom to launch Telecel CI which achieved 50% market share and 800k+ subscribers.

Scale indicators12 records

Recent moves16 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• CFAO Group: Pan-African distribution and manufacturing group with automotive, healthcare and consumer goods operations across Africa. Comparable as a diversified, multi-business French-rooted African group that combines distribution, manufacturing, and services across overlapping geographies.
• Castel Group: African beverages leader with bottling, brewing, and distribution operations across more than 20 African countries. Comparable as a beverage manufacturer and distributor in overlapping markets to Continental Beverage Company, though at substantially larger scale and broader product range.
• Arise: Pan-African infrastructure and industrial investment platform with operations in telecom infrastructure, logistics, and power across multiple African countries. Comparable for its infrastructure-led diversification model and focus on West African logistics and real estate adjacencies.
• Lonrho plc: Historically pan-African conglomerate with diversified interests in infrastructure, hospitality, logistics, and agriculture. Comparable as a pan-African holding structure that aggregates operating businesses across multiple African countries under one corporate parent.
• Bank of Africa (BOA Group): Pan-African banking network with presence across WAEMU and other African regions, part of BMCE Group. Comparable for the multi-country banking expansion model that mirrors Bridge Bank Group's regional growth ambition, though larger and more established.

Others

• Radisson Hotel Group: Global hotel operator and brand owner with a Radisson Individuals affiliation under which Noom Hotel Dakar Sea Plaza operates. Comparable as a strategic brand/affiliation partner rather than direct competitor, providing distribution and standards for Teyliom's flagship Noom properties.

Direct peers

• Atlantic Group: West African diversified group with telecom and consumer operations including a historic partnership role with Teyliom in Telecel CI. Comparable for its West/Central African footprint, telecom-to-consumer breadth, and role as a regional strategic partner/investor.
• SIFCA Group: Ivorian industrial conglomerate with operations across palm oil, rubber, and sugar in West Africa. Comparable as a Côte d'Ivoire-rooted diversified industrial and agro-business platform with similar pan-African footprint and family-influenced governance.
• Oragroup: West and Central African banking holding company with banking operations in multiple WAEMU and CEMAC countries. Comparable as a pan-West-African financial services platform expanding through both organic growth and acquisitions in the same operating geographies as Bridge Bank Group.
• NSIA Group: Ivorian-headquartered diversified holding group operating across banking (NSIA Banque), insurance, and real estate in West and Central Africa. Most directly comparable peer given the shared Ivorian base, pan-African ambition, banking + real estate mix, and family-controlled governance model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Subsidiaries16 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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