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.
Cofina Mali is a microfinance group that focuses on supporting the growth of informal micro-enterprises in the region. As part of the broader Groupe COFINA, which was established in 2013, it operates in six French-speaking African countries, including Mali. The institution is dedicated to mesofinance and aims to enhance financial inclusion while promoting the formalization of the African business market. By investing in the dynamic private sector, Cofina Mali plays a crucial role in providing financial services that cater to the needs of small businesses, thereby contributing to the economic development of the area.
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.
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