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Helios Investment Partners

Private investment firm focused only on African businesses, active since 2004

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About Helios Investment Partners

Helios Investment Partners is a private investment firm that puts capital only into Africa. It was founded in 2004 and describes its role as linking international money and know-how with African talent and enterprise. Its own materials call it the largest Africa-focused private investment firm.

What Helios Investment Partners offers

  • Private equity investment: long-term stakes in African companies, with several sales and exits announced on its news pages.
  • Venture strategy: it has appointed a partner to head its venture capital work.
  • Financial services and fintech: a managing director covers this area.
  • Infrastructure and energy: deals in digital infrastructure and energy businesses.

Clients

African companies and entrepreneurs, with themes on its site covering banking, energy and retail infrastructure across the continent.

Key facts

  • Founded: 2004
  • Focus: Africa only
  • Recognition: named Firm of the Year in Africa, according to its news page

Profile written by TrustList from the business's own published information, Oct 2026.

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