Private Equity

Development Partners International

Investment Details

Investor Type
Private Equity

Asset Class Focus
Private Equity, Venture Capital

Stage Focus
Growth, Late Stage, Pre-IPO, Buyout

Geographical Focus
United Kingdom, Ghana, Kenya, Egypt, Tunisia, Morocco, Algeria, South Africa, Ethiopia, Nigeria, Zambia, Uganda, Tanzania, Cameroon, Senegal, Côte d'Ivoire, Mozambique, Angola, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Zimbabwe

Industries Focus

  • Financial Services
  • Technology
  • Healthcare
  • Energy
  • Consumer Goods
  • Real Estate
  • Infrastructure
  • Telecommunications
  • Media
  • Retail
  • Education
  • Agriculture
  • Logistics
  • Manufacturing
  • Transport

Investment Size:
10,000,000 to 500,000,000 USD

Investor Details Founded: 2007

Development Partners International (DPI) is a premier African investment firm founded in 2007, headquartered in London, England. With over $3 billion in assets under management, DPI focuses on investing in high-growth, impact-driven, and innovation-led companies across Africa. The firm partners closely with management teams to deliver value and positive impact, aiming to achieve top-quartile returns for investors through a disciplined, process-led approach. DPI's portfolio spans various sectors, including financial services, consumer goods, healthcare, telecommunications, energy, infrastructure, agriculture, education, media, technology, real estate, transport, logistics, manufacturing, and retail. The firm has a strong presence in countries such as South Africa, Nigeria, Kenya, Egypt, Morocco, Ghana, Angola, Ethiopia, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Cameroon, Côte d'Ivoire, Senegal, Algeria, Tunisia, Democratic Republic of the Congo, and Mozambique. DPI's investment strategy encompasses growth, late-stage, pre-IPO, and buyout stages, with investments ranging from $10 million to $500 million. The firm is committed to delivering competitive commercial returns while upholding the highest standards of impact and environmental, social, and governance (ESG) practices. DPI's approach emphasizes partnership with investee company management teams and investors, focusing on delivering skill sets to companies to help them grow. The firm is registered with the UK's Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).

Requirements
  • High-growth companies
  • Impact-driven businesses
  • Innovation-led enterprises
  • Established management teams
  • Strong market position
  • Scalable business models
  • Positive environmental and social impact
  • Alignment with DPI's investment strategy
  • Potential for top-quartile returns
  • Operational excellence
  • Commitment to ESG standards
  • Geographical presence in Africa
  • Diversified industry sectors
  • Ability to execute growth strategies
  • Clear exit opportunities
  • Strong corporate governance
  • Financial transparency
  • Regulatory compliance
  • Cultural fit with DPI's values
  • Long-term partnership orientation
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Portfolio Companies
  • Alameda
  • CMGP Group
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