| ECP is the first private equity group to raise more than $1.2 billion for investment in companies across the African continent. The ECP team has been investing in Africa since 2000. Today, the firm has an eight-year track-record of investing in Africa through six successful funds. ECP consistently delivers superior returns to investors through disciplined investing and partnering with a broad range of companies and industries across the African continent. ECP invests in companies that operate in business environments characterized by limited competition, or in sectors where Africa has either a comparative advantage or an unmet need. This strategy maintains diversification within ECP's investment portfolio and provides investors with superior, risk-adjusted returns that are generally uncorrelated to the U.S. and other global markets. ECP's track record in private equity investing across the African continent includes:
With employees living and working in six countries throughout Africa, ECP's investment team has a deep reach into African markets. This enables the firm to gain superior insight into the region's local economies and ultimately select companies that will deliver exceptional returns. |