Helios Investors II

Helios Investors II is a private equity fund managed by Helios Investment Partners, established in 2009 and based in Lagos, Nigeria. The fund focuses on investments across Africa, particularly targeting the exploration, production, and refining sectors. Helios Investors II seeks to make impactful investments in areas such as energy, agriculture, and real estate. The firm aims to support growth-stage companies and engage in various investment types, including buyouts and structured investments. With a strong emphasis on the African market, particularly in countries like Nigeria, South Africa, and Kenya, Helios Investors II is committed to fostering economic development through its strategic investment approach.

Fope Adelowo

Principal

Lazarus Angbazo Ph.D

Partner and Head of Portfolio Operations - West Africa

Tavraj Banga

Partner and Co-Head of Climate Investments

Sola Carrena

Managing Director, Investment Team

Christina Drews

Partner, COO, Member of Executive Committee

Karim Engeh

Director, Portfolio Operations Group

Luciana Germinario

COO, Member of Executive Committee and Partner

Jamie Hollins

Principal, Investments

Nitin Kaul

Partner, Head of Portfolio Operations Group and Member of Executive and Investment Committees

Temitope Lawani

Managing Partner, Member of Executive and Investment Committees

Tope Lawani

Managing Partner

Cecilie Nielsen

Managing Director, Human Capital, Portfolio Operations Group

Ogbemi Ofuya

Partner, Investments

Simon Poole

Partner, Portfolio Operations Group

Max Von Trotha

Managing Director - Integration, Portfolio Operations Group

Elias Yazbeck

Managing Director

Zineb Abbad El Andaloussi

Partner

Past deals in Zambia

Taptap Send

Venture Round in 2020
Taptap Send is an app that lets immigrants send money back home to Africa instantly and at very low prices. Since launching in summer 2018, it has already moved tens of millions of dollars and reached tens of thousands of customers. It is live in seven European countries, and support payments into Senegal, Mali, Zambia, Ghana and the Ivory Coast, with more countries launching soon.

Bayport Management

Private Equity Round in 2013
Bayport Management Limited, founded in 2001 and headquartered in Ebene, Mauritius, offers a range of retail financial services across multiple countries, including Zambia, Ghana, and South Africa. The company's services include personal loans—such as payroll and retail loans—alongside savings accounts, flexible deposits, and transaction accounts. Additionally, Bayport provides mobile banking solutions, e-wallets, payment kiosks, and ATM services to enhance customer accessibility. To further support its clients, the company also offers credit insurance and protection plans for education, hospital, and funeral expenses. As a parent company, Bayport Management oversees its subsidiaries, including Bayport Financial Services Limited, which specializes in microfinance lending for low and middle-income borrowers and small businesses since its incorporation in 2002.
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