Member Interviews

LeapFrog Investments was founded in 2007 with a clear objective: to demonstrate that investing in emerging markets can deliver strong financial returns while expanding access to essential services for underserved consumers. Over nearly two decades, the firm has grown into a leading global platform, with more than $3bn in commitments from global investors and with almost 50 companies in our portfolio across Africa and Asia.

African Capital Alliance (ACA) is a pioneering pan-African investment firm and Nigeria's first private equity firm, established in 1997. ACA sponsors and manages private equity, private credit, real estate and asset management platforms across Sub-Saharan Africa, mobilising capital and expertise to unlock Africa's private sector potential and build a modern, inclusive African economy.

Beyond Capital Ventures (BCV) is a venture capital firm investing in early-stage, high-growth companies across Africa, focused on expanding access to "need-to-haves" for the rising consumer class.

Manufacturing Africa is a Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office funded investor readiness programme accelerating FDI investment into Africa and working with ecosystem partners to address the shortage of bankable industrial investment opportunities.

ITL is a leading, fully independent Mauritius-based provider of fund, corporate and fiduciary administration services with a strong Africa-first focus. 

EXEO Capital is a trusted, thesis-led private equity investment specialist investing in the mid-market across Sub-Saharan Africa, with ~USD 300m in assets under management. Founded in 2007, the firm operates through experienced investment and operational teams based in Cape Town, Nairobi and Mauritius and is sought after for its business-building capabilities, ethos of partnership and delivering of sustainable outcomes.

BFA AM is one of Angola’s leading asset managers, with expertise in fixed income and a diversified platform spanning equities, bonds, and alternative investment solutions.

Cascador is an Africa-focused platform for growth-stage founders, preparing them to deploy growth capital and build businesses that endure.

BluePeak Private Capital is an alternative investment firm dedicated to delivering flexible and impactful private credit solutions to high‑growth businesses across Africa. 

Oxano Capital is an impact-focused investment firm that provides growth capital and strategic support to high-potential small and medium-sized enterprises across Sub-Saharan Africa.

Delta40 is a Venture Studio and VC Fund investing in and supporting founders on the frontlines of Africa’s most urgent challenges; from energy & mobility, to agriculture & food systems, to fintech & AI.

LoftyInc has financed hundreds of tech-savvy entrepreneurs, creating economic opportunities for tens of millions of Africans and delivering top-tier returns to investors.

NGX is a leading securities exchange in Africa, providing a platform for capital formation, investment, and sustainable economic growth.