Emerging Capital Partners

Experienced.
Disciplined.
On the Ground.

ECP is one of the largest and longest-established private equity fund managers focused on Africa.

Experience
20
Years +
Investments
70
& Counting
Exits
59
Completed
Countries
44
All in Africa

Established track record

  • Investing in Africa since 2000
  • Over 70 investments and nearly 60 exits
  • Over $3.4 billion raised in growth capital through funds and co-investment vehicles

ECP strives to lift performance, profitability & exit preparedness

  • ECP seeks to identify opportunities to foster transformative, sustainable growth
  • ECP works closely with investees to implement best practices and strengthen business leadership

On-the-ground team

  • Three offices covering Africa’s major hub economies
  • Frontline presence contributes to deep market insight and unique opportunities

Extensive Pan-African Experience

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  • 1-3 Investment
  • 4-6 Investment
  • 7-10 Investment
  • 11+ Investment
  • ECP Office
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Dedicated to Sourcing the Best Opportunities on Behalf of Our Investors
We invest in companies that operate in business environments characterized by limited competition or in sectors in which Africa has a comparative advantage or an unmet need. This strategy maintains diversification within ECP’s investment portfolio and provides our investors with risk-adjusted returns that are generally uncorrelated to the US and other global markets.

ECP works in collaboration with