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

James Griffiths

Partner

Miles Morland

Co-Founding Partner and Chairman

Takudzwa Mutasa

Partner

Adefolarin Ogunsanya

Partner

Shackleton, Sarah

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 based in Abidjan, Ivory Coast, is a prominent financial services group operating across West Africa, particularly in the banking and insurance sectors. The company provides a comprehensive range of services, including private banking offerings such as checking accounts, savings and investment products, loans, insurance, and money transfer services. For business clients, Banque Atlantique delivers various banking solutions, including demand deposits, savings accounts, and payment services like checks and transfers. Additionally, the company offers facilities services such as overdrafts, cash advances, and foreign trade financing, along with insurance and telematic services. With a presence in all eight UEMOA countries, including branches in Benin, Burkina Faso, Mali, and Senegal, Groupe Banque Atlantique aims to support regional economic development and foster sub-regional integration. The company 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 based in Abidjan, Ivory Coast, is a prominent financial services group operating across West Africa, particularly in the banking and insurance sectors. The company provides a comprehensive range of services, including private banking offerings such as checking accounts, savings and investment products, loans, insurance, and money transfer services. For business clients, Banque Atlantique delivers various banking solutions, including demand deposits, savings accounts, and payment services like checks and transfers. Additionally, the company offers facilities services such as overdrafts, cash advances, and foreign trade financing, along with insurance and telematic services. With a presence in all eight UEMOA countries, including branches in Benin, Burkina Faso, Mali, and Senegal, Groupe Banque Atlantique aims to support regional economic development and foster sub-regional integration. The company has been under the control of Banque Centrale Populaire since 2012.
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