Development Partners International
Development Partners International (DPI) is a prominent private equity firm based in London, established in 2007 by Miles Morland and Runa Alam. The firm focuses on investing in growing companies across Africa and manages over $1.1 billion in assets through two private equity funds. DPI has built a diverse portfolio of 19 companies operating in various sectors, including telecommunications, financial services, healthcare, agri-business, mining, and renewable energy, among others. With a team that boasts over 100 years of combined experience in African investments, DPI's investment professionals are entirely African, with over 40% of the team being women. This strong local presence equips DPI with the necessary knowledge and networks to identify and execute investment opportunities throughout the continent.
ABI is the Côte d’Ivoire-incorporated holding company for Groupe Banque Atlantique, a leading West African financial services group operating in the banking and insurance sectors. Founded in 1978, it has been controlled since 2012 by the Banque Centrale Populaire (“BCP”), one of Morocco’s leading banks. ABI operates in all 8 UEMOA countries with branches in Benin, Burkina Faso, Mali and Senegal amongst others.
Private Equity Round in 2015
Eaton Towers Limited is a prominent telecom tower company based in London, specializing in acquiring, building, and leasing shared infrastructure services to mobile and data network operators across Africa. Founded in 2009, the company has established a significant presence in countries including Ghana, Uganda, Kenya, Burkina Faso, and Niger, boasting over 5,000 towers. Eaton Towers provides a range of services such as build-to-suit towers, co-location, in-building solutions, small cells, sale and leaseback, and managed services. It aims to address the growing demand for voice and data services driven by increased smartphone usage and the need for improved network coverage in rural areas. By enabling mobile network operators to share infrastructure, Eaton Towers helps reduce capital and operating costs, which is critical in a region where network build and operating expenses are notably high. Its customer base includes major African mobile operators like Airtel, MTN, Orange, Tigo, Vodacom, and Vodafone, positioning Eaton Towers as a key player in the African telecommunications landscape.
Private Equity Round in 2011
Eaton Towers Limited is a prominent telecom tower company based in London, specializing in acquiring, building, and leasing shared infrastructure services to mobile and data network operators across Africa. Founded in 2009, the company has established a significant presence in countries including Ghana, Uganda, Kenya, Burkina Faso, and Niger, boasting over 5,000 towers. Eaton Towers provides a range of services such as build-to-suit towers, co-location, in-building solutions, small cells, sale and leaseback, and managed services. It aims to address the growing demand for voice and data services driven by increased smartphone usage and the need for improved network coverage in rural areas. By enabling mobile network operators to share infrastructure, Eaton Towers helps reduce capital and operating costs, which is critical in a region where network build and operating expenses are notably high. Its customer base includes major African mobile operators like Airtel, MTN, Orange, Tigo, Vodacom, and Vodafone, positioning Eaton Towers as a key player in the African telecommunications landscape.
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