Principle 01
Vertical integration
Full mastery of the value chain, from agricultural upstream to final distribution. Elimination of strategic external dependencies. Capture of margins at every link, in service of operational resilience.
Zeideal Group SAS · Republic of Cameroon
An integrated agro-industrial holding serving CEMAC food sovereignty.
A Cameroonian simplified joint-stock company, Zeideal Group is building an integrated agro-industrial sector across multiple regions, aligned with international development banks' standards.
Who we are
Building durable productive infrastructure in Cameroon
Incorporated on 27 April 2021 before Maître Gilbert NKENE ENDONG, Notary in Yaoundé, Zeideal Group is a Cameroonian agro-industrial holding bringing together a consortium of eight shareholding companies with complementary expertise: agriculture, real estate, fisheries cooperative, media, engineering, and services. This diversity of skills allows the Group to structure its operations to the standards of leading consultancies and international lenders, with a focus on vertical integration, multi-regional territorial anchoring, and operational sustainability. We are currently developing a flagship project, PROAQUI, and preparing complementary developments in our sectors of interest.
Our flagship project
PROAQUI
Integrated industrial aquaculture
Cameroon, the fish farmer, at industrial scale
PROAQUI is the first integrated agro-industrial aquaculture complex in the CEMAC basin. Three autonomous operational entities across Adamaoua, Centre and East regions. From grain to plate, in a fully vertical architecture.
USD 122M
consolidated investment
45,000 t
tilapia/year
at full capacity
at full capacity
3
Autonomous
operational sites
operational sites
2032
Phase 2 steady state (COD)
All technical, financial and operational information about the PROAQUI project is available in its dedicated section.
Our approach
Three structuring principles
Our methodology for industrial project execution rests on three founding principles, applied without exception across all Group operations.
Principle 02
Territorial anchoring
Multi-regional implementation preferred to mono-site concentration. Creation of local jobs, partnerships with riparian communities, structural contribution to national and CEMAC food sovereignty.
Principle 03
International standards
Systematic alignment with IFC Performance Standards, the global technical standards of each industry, and the transparency requirements of institutional lenders. No compromise on rigor.
Financing round in progress
Institutional partners under discussion
Eight structuring financial institutions mobilized as part of the PROAQUI financing round. Financial closing targeted September 2026.
AfDBAfrican Development
Bank
Bank
BDEACDevelopment Bank
Central African States
Central African States
ProparcoAFD subsidiary
Private sector
Private sector
UNCDFUN Capital
Development Fund
Development Fund
Banco do
BrasilPartner
commercial bank
BrasilPartner
commercial bank
BACBanque Atlantique
Cameroon
Cameroon
BC-PMECameroonian
SME Bank
SME Bank
Republic
of CameroonGuarantees
+ land grant
of CameroonGuarantees
+ land grant
Official logos will be displayed progressively as financing agreements are formalized.
Sustainable commitment
Our ESG approach
Alignment with IFC Performance Standards 1 to 8. Operational ESMS. Active grievance mechanism.
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Environment
Regenerative practices, resource optimization, targeted solar energy mix, circular economic loop between agricultural and aquaculture hubs.
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Social
Direct and indirect job creation, 35% female workforce target, 90% local Cameroonian managers at full capacity, funded continuing education.
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Governance
IFC PS 1 to 8 standards, Big 4 audit, OHADA compliance, grievance mechanism with 30-day response commitment, audited annual ESG reporting.
Group news
Latest publications
Press release
April 2026 · Press release
Launch of Zeideal Group corporate website
Bilingual institutional portal goes live alongside the PROAQUI fundraising phase.
Fundraising
April 2026 · Investors
USD 122M fundraising program
Official launch of the PROAQUI financing round mobilizing eight structuring lenders. Financial closing targeted September 2026.
Partnership
June 2025 · Partnership
Strategic partnership with CODAM
Official launch of the Proaqui Nyong project (Mfou, 12,000 tpa announced) in synergy with the PROAQUI Nyong site.