Axian
Investment Details
Investor Type
Corporate VC
Asset Class Focus
Telecommunications, Energy, Financial Services
Stage Focus
Growth, Late Stage, Pre-IPO, Buyout
Geographical Focus
Kenya, Comoros, Uganda, Tanzania, Mauritius, Senegal, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Malawi, Madagascar, Togo, Reunion, Mayotte
Industries Focus
- Financial Services
- Technology
- Healthcare
- Energy
- Real Estate
- Infrastructure
- Telecommunications
- Media
- Retail
- Education
- Agriculture
- Logistics
- Transportation
- Hospitality
- Construction
Investor Details Founded: 2003
Axian is a diversified group operating in various sectors including telecommunications, energy, and financial services across Africa. The company has a significant presence in Mauritius, Madagascar, and several other African countries, providing a range of services that contribute to the continent's economic development.
In the telecommunications sector, Axian Telecom serves over 42 million mobile subscribers and 15.2 million mobile financial service users, making it the sixth-largest mobile operator in Africa. The company has expanded its footprint through strategic acquisitions, including a 99.63% stake in Wananchi Group Holdings Ltd, the parent company of Zuku and Simbanet, marking one of the largest takeovers in East Africa's broadband market in 2025.
Axian's energy division focuses on renewable energy projects, aiming to provide sustainable power solutions across the continent. The financial services arm offers mobile financial services, contributing to financial inclusion in the regions it serves. The group's real estate and infrastructure investments support urban development and economic growth in various African markets. Axian's diverse portfolio reflects its commitment to fostering inclusive and innovative economic ecosystems in Africa.
Requirements
- Focus on sustainable and impactful projects
- Alignment with Axian's strategic sectors
- Potential for significant market presence in target regions
- Commitment to financial inclusion and economic development
Contact
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Portfolio Companies
- Axian Telecom
- Wananchi Group Holdings Ltd
- Zuku
- Simbanet
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