Development Partners International
Private equityLondon · Growth · 13 people tracked
Also known as DEVELOPMENT PARTNERS INTERNATIONAL LLP
Investment thesis
DPI targets established, cash flow positive companies in important, high-growth industries across the African continent, led by strong and experienced management teams. Beyond providing capital, the firm contributes its experience, skill set, knowledge, and local networks to help portfolio companies transform their businesses and reach their strategic goals. Building successful and sustainable businesses is central to its approach, and it collaborates closely with portfolio companies to deliver competitive returns while generating positive social and environmental impact.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 2, 2026.
Team · 13 people
from the firm's website
Alam has contributed to the development of private equity in Africa, serving as former Chair of AVCA and its Sustainability Committee, and as Vice Chair and Africa Council Member of EMPEA. She also sits on the board of CARE and a World Economic Forum Future Challenge Committee on investing with the UN SDGs.
What they invest in
from 1 of 34 portfolio companiesEnterprise Software ×1Fintech ×1SaaS ×1
HQs:Nigeria×1
Investments · 34 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathEgypt's leading private healthcare group, subject of a $190 million DPI investment.
Company that completed an IPO exceeding a $340 million valuation on the Casablanca Stock Exchange.
Leading African facilities management group, exited by DPI.
Company that attracted a $165 million investment from a DPI-led consortium.
Portfolio company from which DPI, BII, and EBRD announced an exit.
Company that attracted investment from DPI and Amethis.
Moniepoint offers an all-in-one platform combining payments infrastructure, business and personal banking, operational tools (expense cards, accounting, bookkeeping), and credit/loans for businesses and their customers.
Enterprise SoftwareFintechSaaS
Fast-growing African fintech providing digital payments and banking solutions; DPI led a $110 million round.
$105 million fund associated with DPI's new venture capital strategy.
DPI portfolio company that completed an IPO in Johannesburg.
Leading Nigerian digital infrastructure provider backed by DPI.
Leading African distributor of specialty chemicals acquired by a DPI-led consortium.
Company that received investment from DPI and Fireball Capital.
Principals & officers · per Companies House
what is this? ⓘLLP designated member · since 2013
LLP designated member · since 2023
LLP member · since 2008
LLP member · since 2008
LLP member · since 2007
LLP member · since 2021
LLP member · since 2023
LLP member · since 2007
LLP member · since 2021
Ziad Abaza — significant influence or control as firm limited liability partnership
James Stanford Griffiths — significant influence or control as firm limited liability partnership
Adefolarin Adebayo Ogunsanya — significant influence or control as firm limited liability partnership
Jade Del Lero Moreau — significant influence or control limited liability partnership
Joanne Yoo — significant influence or control limited liability partnership
Babacar Ka — significant influence or control limited liability partnership
Marc Duncan Shew Stoneham — significant influence or control limited liability partnership
Sofiane Lahmar — significant influence or control limited liability partnership
Rosemary Anne Fletcher — significant influence or control limited liability partnership
Runa Nurunnessa Alam — significant influence or control limited liability partnership
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does Development Partners International invest at?
- Development Partners International invests at the Growth stage.
- What sectors does Development Partners International focus on?
- Development Partners International focuses on Sector Agnostic.
- Where is Development Partners International located?
- Development Partners International is headquartered in London, GB.
- Does Development Partners International lead rounds?
- Yes, Development Partners International leads investment rounds.
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