Development Partners International

Development Partners International (DPI) is a prominent Pan-African private equity firm headquartered in London, United Kingdom. Established in 2007 by co-founders Miles Morland and Runa Alam, DPI focuses on leveraging strong local knowledge and expertise to invest in the African market. The firm has successfully built a diverse portfolio, managing over US$1.1 billion in assets across various sectors, including telecommunications, financial services, healthcare, agriculture, mining, and renewable energy. DPI's investment team, comprised entirely of African professionals, brings more than 100 years of collective experience in African investment, with a notable emphasis on gender diversity—over 40% of the team are women. This unique combination of local networks, language skills, and sector expertise enables DPI to effectively source and execute investment opportunities throughout the continent.

Bryce, Andrea

Operations Director

Rose Fletcher

CFO and Partner

James Griffiths

Partner

Takudzwa Mutasa

Partner

Adefolarin Ogunsanya

Partner

Marc Stoneham

Partner

Jean-Philippe Syed

Partner

Jade Del Lero Moreau

Partner

Past deals in Burkina Faso

Banque Atlantique

Venture Round in 2017
Groupe Banque Atlantique, founded in 1978 and headquartered in Abidjan, Ivory Coast, is a prominent financial services group operating across West Africa. The company provides a wide range of banking and financial intermediation services, including private banking options such as checking accounts, savings and investment products, loans, insurance, and money transfer solutions. Its business banking offerings encompass various savings solutions, payment services, and facilities services, which include overdrafts, loans, and foreign trade financing. Additionally, Banque Atlantique is involved in insurance services and telematic services, catering to both individual and business clients. The institution operates throughout the eight UEMOA countries, with a strong presence in nations such as Benin, Burkina Faso, Mali, and Senegal, and has been under the control of Banque Centrale Populaire since 2012.

Banque Atlantique

Private Equity Round in 2016
Groupe Banque Atlantique, founded in 1978 and headquartered in Abidjan, Ivory Coast, is a prominent financial services group operating across West Africa. The company provides a wide range of banking and financial intermediation services, including private banking options such as checking accounts, savings and investment products, loans, insurance, and money transfer solutions. Its business banking offerings encompass various savings solutions, payment services, and facilities services, which include overdrafts, loans, and foreign trade financing. Additionally, Banque Atlantique is involved in insurance services and telematic services, catering to both individual and business clients. The institution operates throughout the eight UEMOA countries, with a strong presence in nations such as Benin, Burkina Faso, Mali, and Senegal, and has been under the control of Banque Centrale Populaire since 2012.
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