Alterra Capital Partners

Alterra Capital Partners is an Africa-focused private equity firm that partners with exceptional entrepreneurs and management teams to grow their businesses. The firm targets domestic-facing companies that serve basic consumer and vital business needs, aiming for significant capital appreciation through investments in high-growth companies. With over 100 years of combined private equity experience, Alterra has invested $1.9 billion into 20 companies across Africa. The team has lived and worked on the continent for decades, leveraging substantial experience and deep networks to drive the growth of its investments.

Alterra's investment strategy focuses on identifying exceptional domestic-facing companies that serve basic consumer and vital business needs. The firm seeks to leverage technology to transform business models and drive scale, creating market leaders by identifying and accelerating growth in companies with scalable business models. Active portfolio management and engagement with partners are key components of Alterra's approach, along with embedding ESG and Impact principles into the investment lifecycle to pursue sustainable growth and drive positive impact outcomes.

The firm's portfolio includes investments in various sectors such as healthcare, financial services, technology, telecom, logistics, consumer, retail, natural resources, business services, industrial, agriculture, TMT, energy, media, education, real estate, infrastructure, tourism, hospitality, manufacturing, and construction. Notable portfolio companies include Abacus, a Uganda-based manufacturer and distributor of pharmaceutical products; Access Bank, a leading full-service commercial bank operating across multiple African countries; and ARP Africa Travel Group, a provider of destination management services in East Africa. Alterra's approach emphasizes sustainable business growth within its portfolio while contributing to the sustainable development of the communities in which portfolio companies operate.