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.
Kazyon is the largest discount supermarket chain in Egypt, operating over 450 stores across 17 governorates. The company focuses on providing essential food commodities, offering a wide variety of products including cooking items, dairy products, frozen meat, frozen vegetables, and home baking goods. This comprehensive marketplace allows customers to conveniently shop for a diverse range of necessities in one location, catering to the needs of budget-conscious consumers.
Private Equity Round in 2023
Manufacturer of specialty generics medicines and products intended to discover research, develop and manufacture innovative promising new products and new therapies that are fully devoted to people's health. The company has its own research and development unit focused on developing products, especially for cardiology, chest, dermatology, gastroenterology and obesity, thereby innovating across products, particularly in high-growth areas of specialty generics.
Halan is a ride-hailing application that provides two and three-wheeler vehicle rides and on-demand logistics. The application also caters to businesses, offering smart-tech last-mile delivery through their integrated smart services using motorcycle and tricycles. It allows customers to request motorbike or tuk-tuk rides, or order food or goods for delivery via motorbikes or cargo tricycles. Halan also offers on-demand logistics solutions to support large organizations and small businesses alike in their distribution and supply chain. It also provides convenience and safety, while for the driver it offers incremental business. The application has delivered partnerships with fast-food chains like McDonald’s, KFC and Pizza Hut in Egypt. Halan was founded in November 2017 and is based in Cairo, Al Qahirah, Egypt.
Egyptian German Industrial Corporate (EGIC) is a leading manufacturer and marketer of plumbing products based in Cairo, Egypt. Established in 1991, the company specializes in a wide range of offerings, including water supply solutions, drainage solutions, various accessories, bronze and brass fittings, pump solutions, adhesives, and products for the oil and gas sector. EGIC has established itself as a prominent provider of water pipes and drainage systems, catering to both local and export markets. The company aspires to serve as a comprehensive source for all customer needs related to water supply and drainage solutions.
Private Equity Round in 2016
B.TECH is a prominent retailer in Egypt specializing in household appliances and consumer electronics. The company focuses on making technology accessible to the general public by offering a wide range of products, including consumer electronics, mobile devices, and information technology solutions, all at affordable payment options. With numerous retail stores and a robust online presence across all governorates in Egypt, B.TECH caters to a diverse customer base. The company operates through a network of wholesale dealers supported by four main warehouses and after-sales service centers, ensuring that customers have a smooth purchasing experience and reliable support for their electronic needs.
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