LeapFrog Investments, established in 2007, is a London-based private equity firm that focuses on growth-stage investments in the financial services and healthcare sectors. It primarily targets emerging markets, including Africa and Asia, with a particular emphasis on countries like Kenya, Nigeria, Ghana, South Africa, India, Indonesia, the Philippines, and Sri Lanka. The firm invests in businesses that provide essential financial and healthcare products and services, such as insurance, pensions, savings, credit, mobile payments, and medical products distribution. LeapFrog typically invests between $10 million and $50 million, aiming for both minority and majority stakes, and expects to exit its investments within four to seven years through IPOs, trade sales, or secondary sales.
Co-Founder, COO, Board Member and Member of Management and Investment Committee
Michael Jelinske
Investor
Annabelle Jurd
People Associate
Kuper Ph.D., Andrew
Founder and CEO
Stewart Langdon
Partner and Co-Head
Fernanda Lima
Partner
Biju Mohandas
Partner and Global Co-Lead, Healthcare
Felix Olale Ph.D
Partner, Global Co-Lead, Health Investments, Board Member and Member of Investment Committee
Raimund Snyders
Partner
Nakul Zaveri
Partner and Co-Head
Past deals in Ghana
Fidelity Bank Ghana
Secondary Market in 2021
Fidelity Bank Ghana offers a range of banking services including current and savings accounts, internet and mobile banking, executive banking, corporate finance, mortgage, trade financing, treasury management, and promotions. It also supports government electrification projects through financing independent power providers.
AFB
Private Equity Round in 2015
afb is a financial services company based in Accra, Ghana, that provides credit solutions to individuals and small businesses across Africa. Founded in 2010, afb operates through four main divisions: cards, loans, mobile, and insurance. The company focuses on harnessing data to understand consumer behavior, enabling it to offer innovative financial products such as mobile money, working capital solutions, and loyalty programs. With a growing customer base of over 300,000 in Kenya, Ghana, and Tanzania, afb has established partnerships with more than 400 retail outlets and has pioneered the provision of unsecured credit via digital channels in collaboration with major mobile network operators.
Petra Trust
Private Equity Round in 2014
Petra Trust Company Limited is a provider of trustee services in Ghana, catering to both employers and individuals. The company specializes in personal pension and retirement planning, helping clients navigate their financial futures. Petra Trust offers a range of services, including investment policy formulation, strategic and tactical asset allocation, and benchmark design. Additionally, it assists clients in selecting and evaluating fund managers and custodians, as well as providing comprehensive fund administration services. The company also delivers customized pension training aimed at individuals and corporate executives, ensuring that they meet regulatory requirements. Petra Trust is headquartered in Accra, Ghana.
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