How many investments has ARCH Emerging Markets Partners made?

ARCH Emerging Markets Partners has 5 tracked investments.

What stage does ARCH Emerging Markets Partners invest at?

ARCH Emerging Markets Partners invests at the Series A stage.

What sectors does ARCH Emerging Markets Partners focus on?

ARCH Emerging Markets Partners focuses on Cleantech, Climate Tech, Energy, Impact & Social Good, Logistics & Supply Chain.

Where is ARCH Emerging Markets Partners located?

ARCH Emerging Markets Partners is headquartered in London, GB.

Who does ARCH Emerging Markets Partners co-invest with?

ARCH Emerging Markets Partners most often shares deals with Ceniarth, E3 Capital, LeapFrog Investments, among 4 tracked co-investors.

ARCH Emerging Markets Partners

Private equity

London · Series A · 19 people tracked

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Investment thesis

ARCH invests primarily in emerging markets with a strong emphasis on building resilient and sustainable economies. The firm embeds ESG (environmental, social, and governance) considerations across all levels of the organization, from its Board to its investment teams. A dedicated ESG function oversees the funds' ESG management systems and works closely with investment teams and portfolio companies to integrate ESG into decision-making and value creation. Governance structures include an ESG Committee chaired by the CEO and regular ESG reporting to the Board, Product Committee, Audit and Risk Committee, and Limited Partner Advisory Committees.

Invests inCleantech Climate Tech Energy Impact & Social Good Logistics & Supply Chain Africa Asia-Pacific Kenya London

Source: firm website, verified Aug 7, 2026.

Stage

Series A

London, GB

Instruments

Equity · Debt

Founded

2018

Tracked investments

Team · 19 people

from the firm's website

Azhar Rifai· Managing Director· Nairobi

Managing Director based in Nairobi responsible for identifying strategic assets and managing construction of cold storage facilities, with over 15 years in telecoms, media and technology.

Zahid Ahmed Hassen· Managing Director· Nairobiin

Managing Director leading business development and investment execution for ARCH's renewable power strategy across Africa, with over 15 years of experience including at BioTherm Energy, aloeCap and Deloitte.

Alex Azpitarte· Investment Manager· Londonin

Investment Manager who joined in 2021 as an Associate, based in London, with prior engineering experience developing power generation projects across the USA, China and Mexico.

Edwin Chui· Investment Manager· Nairobi

Investment Manager handling origination, due diligence and execution for ARCH's renewable power strategy, with 8 years of experience in Africa including at Nuru and Dyer and Blair Investment Bank.

Mahib Cisse· Director· Abidjanin

Director responsible for ARCH's renewable power strategy in West and Central Africa, with over 30 years of experience including at Cote d'Ivoire's national power company, IFC and the African Development Bank.

Suki Muia· Director· Nairobiin

Investment Director supporting the East Africa Cold Chain Solutions strategy, with over 13 years in deal sourcing and portfolio management across Sub-Saharan Africa; previously at Nabo Capital.

Tonderai Munthumbira· Director· South Africain

Director leading technical workstreams for ARCH's energy strategy, with over 20 years of experience (13 in renewables) at Engie, BTE Renewables, SOLAGroup and Alstom.

Di Song· Paralegal· Londonin

Paralegal assisting the General Counsel with legal and administrative support, based in London.

Feven Tesfaye· Associate· Nairobi

Associate providing analytical research and support, based in Nairobi; previously a Senior Analyst at the Ethiopian Agricultural Transformation Agency.

Jahira Hamid· Financial Controller· Londonin

Financial Controller responsible for tax and financial reporting, based in London, previously Finance and Operations Manager at Islandbridge Capital.

Johan van der Merwe· Non-Executive Director· South Africa

Non-executive director of ARCH and Co-CEO of African Rainbow Capital, with prior roles at Investec Asset Management and as CEO of Sanlam Investment Management.

Mariam Akanbi· General Counsel· Londonin

General Counsel overseeing ARCH's legal functions, joining in 2019 as Senior Counsel; previously a senior associate at Goodwin Procter (UK) with expertise in emerging market fund formation.

Marlene Jennings· Investor Relations· South Africain

Handles investor relations for the firm.

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Matseleng Makume· Company Secretary and Compliance Officer· Nairobi

Company Secretary and Compliance Officer providing legal, company secretariat and compliance services; joined ARCH in 2025 as an Admitted Attorney.

Melanie Mann· Head of ESG· Londonin

Head of ESG since 2021 with over 18 years as an ESG/sustainability consultant advising financial institutions on ESG risk and portfolio management and DFI environmental and social standards.

Mike Pritchard· Chief Financial Officer· Londonin

CFO responsible for finance, tax and fund administration, joining ARCH in 2018 after twelve years as Head of Finance at pan-European PE firm BC Partners.

Nereah Ndalo· Office Administrator· Nairobi

Office Administrator supporting ARCH's Nairobi office with office management and administration.

Noreht Viljoen· Head of HR and Operations· London

Leads all HR functions across ARCH, based in London, with over a decade building international HR infrastructure and operations.

William Barry· Head of Energy Strategy· Londonin

Leads development and execution of ARCH's Africa renewable power strategy, with over 20 years in emerging market power project development and finance at eleQtra, ContourGlobal, Merrill Lynch and OPIC/DFC.

What they invest in

from 2 of 5 portfolio companies

Cleantech ×2Energy ×2Impact & Social Good ×2Climate Tech ×1

HQs:Kenya×1South Africa×1

Investments · 5 tracked

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ARCH Cold Chain Solutions East Africa Fund

Investment developing a temperature-controlled logistics facility in Nairobi's Tatu City Special Economic Zone, providing a 17,100 GBA sqm / 15,000 pallet-position cold storage hub for pharmaceuticals and regional distribution across East Africa.

CrossBoundary Energy

Developer, owner, and operator of commercial and industrial renewable energy systems in Africa, providing fully financed renewable power to corporate customers.

CrossBoundary Energy Access

Project finance facility for solar-storage mini-grids bringing electricity to rural communities in Africa.

Co-investorsCeniarth

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Sun Exchange finances, designs, installs, insures, and maintains solar systems for schools, farms, retirement homes, nonprofits, and other organisations, which then pay only for the solar energy produced.

CleantechClimate TechEnergyImpact & Social GoodCape Town, ZA

Abraham Russell Cambridge(Executive Officer, Director)Lisa Lyhne(Executive Officer, Director)David Orban(Director)

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Sun King designs, installs, and finances off-grid solar products—including solar lanterns, solar home systems, and multi-kilowatt inverters—for households and businesses without reliable grid access.

CleantechEnergyImpact & Social GoodNairobi, KE

Mayank Sekhsaria(Founder)

Co-investorsE3 Capital LeapFrog Investments Nithio

Portfolio news

latest coverage across their companies

Africa's off-grid solar sector courts mainstream investors with landmark financing deals - ABC News

Sun King · abcnews.com · Jul 31, 2026

Frequently asked questions

How many investments has ARCH Emerging Markets Partners made?: ARCH Emerging Markets Partners has 5 tracked investments.
What stage does ARCH Emerging Markets Partners invest at?: ARCH Emerging Markets Partners invests at the Series A stage.
What sectors does ARCH Emerging Markets Partners focus on?: ARCH Emerging Markets Partners focuses on Cleantech, Climate Tech, Energy, Impact & Social Good, Logistics & Supply Chain.
Where is ARCH Emerging Markets Partners located?: ARCH Emerging Markets Partners is headquartered in London, GB.
Who does ARCH Emerging Markets Partners co-invest with?: ARCH Emerging Markets Partners most often shares deals with Ceniarth, E3 Capital, LeapFrog Investments, among 4 tracked co-investors.

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