CSquared
Venture Round in 2023
CSquared builds and operates metro fiber and Wi‑Fi networks to connect people to the Internet, enabling local providers, including Internet service providers and mobile operators, to offer broadband and Wi‑Fi to homes, small businesses, and mobile users in Uganda and Ghana. The company provides wholesale metro fiber and shared infrastructure to help clients deliver lower-cost broadband. It is based in Nairobi, Kenya.
Access Bank, established in 1988 and headquartered in Lagos, Nigeria, is a commercial bank that offers a wide range of banking products and services to individual and business customers. The bank operates in Ghana and provides various accounts, including standard savings and current accounts, as well as specialized options such as access advantage and premier accounts. Access Bank also offers online banking services, facilitating ATM transactions, online access, point-of-sale terminal services, bill payments, and Western Union money transfers. In addition to personal banking, the bank provides corporate and investment banking, commercial and business banking services, along with mortgage loans and sustainable international banking solutions.
CSquared
Venture Round in 2017
CSquared builds and operates metro fiber and Wi‑Fi networks to connect people to the Internet, enabling local providers, including Internet service providers and mobile operators, to offer broadband and Wi‑Fi to homes, small businesses, and mobile users in Uganda and Ghana. The company provides wholesale metro fiber and shared infrastructure to help clients deliver lower-cost broadband. It is based in Nairobi, Kenya.
Lekela Power
Private Equity Round in 2016
Lekela Power B.V., founded in 2015 and headquartered in Amsterdam, specializes in renewable energy generation across Africa, focusing on utility-scale wind and solar projects. The company develops, constructs, and operates its portfolio in countries such as Egypt, Ghana, South Africa, and Senegal. By delivering secure and reliable renewable energy, Lekela Power serves a variety of consumers, including governments, utilities, and large-scale industrial clients. The company aims to enhance energy accessibility to foster sustainable growth on the continent while transitioning towards a cleaner energy future. Lekela operates as a subsidiary of Mainstream Renewable Power Limited, primarily focusing on advancing projects from mid or late-stage development to long-term operational status.
ZOLA Electric
Debt Financing in 2015
ZOLA Electric specializes in providing off-grid solar solutions, primarily serving African markets. It offers solar home kits through leasing or sales, targeting individual households and businesses in rural communities across Tanzania, Rwanda, Ghana, and the Ivory Coast. Founded in 2012, ZOLA Electric operates from Arusha, Tanzania with an additional office in San Francisco, California.
Helios Towers Africa
Private Equity Round in 2014
Helios Towers Africa has operations in Ghana, Tanzania, the Democratic Republic of Congo and a sister company in Nigeria.
The number of mobile subscribers in Africa has increased from just 16 million people in 2000 to over 500 million today. Based on these growth levels and without an increase in the sharing of telecoms tower facilities, the number of towers in Africa will need to double from the current number of 75,000, a significant environmental impact.
Tigo
Venture Round in 2005
Tigo is an international telecommunications and media company headquartered in Accra, Ghana. It provides a range of services including cable, satellite, broadband, and e-commerce solutions. With a global presence, Tigo aims to deliver diverse media offerings to its customers, enhancing connectivity and access to information across various markets.
Novica United
Series A in 2003
NOVICA United, Inc. is an e-commerce company based in Los Angeles, California, focused on providing a diverse range of accessories for men and women. Established in 1998, the company offers women's accessories such as shawls, scarves, hats, gloves, belts, and travel items, as well as men's accessories including cufflinks, walking sticks, and wallets. In addition to its product offerings, NOVICA empowers global artisans by connecting them with customers and helping preserve artistic traditions. The company features over 30,000 unique, handmade works of art daily, encompassing artisan-crafted jewelry, apparel, and home decor. With regional offices in countries such as Brazil, Peru, Mexico, Ghana, Indonesia, Thailand, India, and Guatemala, NOVICA aims to support and promote the skills of local craftspeople worldwide.