Development Partners International
Private equityLondon · Growth · 15 people tracked
Also known as DEVELOPMENT PARTNERS INTERNATIONAL LLP
Investment thesis
DPI focuses on catalysing high-growth African businesses, aiming to unlock the full potential of the continent's most promising and impactful companies. The firm deploys global capital alongside operational expertise, with a strong emphasis on impact and ESG. It invests across sectors including healthcare, fintech, retail, consumer, digital infrastructure and specialty chemicals, backing established companies and taking them through growth and, in several cases, to public listings. DPI has also launched a dedicated venture capital strategy to invest in earlier-stage African companies, complementing its private equity approach across the continent.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 18, 2026.
Team · 15 people
from the firm's website & public directories
What they invest in
from 15 of 31 portfolio companiesFintech ×5SaaS ×3AI & Machine Learning ×2Consumer ×2Digital Health ×2Enterprise Software ×2Healthtech ×2Advanced Manufacturing ×1
HQs:Nigeria×3Algeria×2Egypt×2Morocco×2South Africa×2United Arab Emirates×1
Investments · 31 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathAlameda Group operates a network of state-of-the-art hospitals and specialized medical facilities in Greater Cairo, with a focus on innovative healthcare solutions and specialized centers of excellence across multiple medical areas.
Digital HealthHealthtechCairo, EG
Egypt's leading private healthcare group, subject of a $190 million DPI investment.
AXA Mansard is an insurance and asset management company offering health insurance, life and property insurance, and investment products to individuals, families, and corporate clients in Nigeria.
Digital HealthInsurTechLagos, NG
Biopharm is a pharmaceutical company founded in 1992 that manufactures and distributes medications and medical devices in Algeria.
BiotechHealthtechAlgeria, DZ
Abdelmadjid KERRAR
An online retailer offering electronics, appliances, mobile devices, wearables, personal care products, and accessories across multiple categories.
B2B MarketplacesE-commerceRetail Tech
Optasia is an AI-led digital finance platform providing micro and nano lending, airtime and data credit, and data monetization solutions to mobile network operators, mobile wallet operators, and financial institutions.
AI & Machine LearningFintechSaaS
Company that completed an IPO exceeding a $340 million valuation on the Casablanca Stock Exchange.
Dolidol is a Moroccan company that manufactures and sells home goods or household products with services including free delivery, extended warranty up to 25 years, and customer support available 5 days a week.
Consumer
Food Concepts Plc operates quick service restaurant and baked goods brands across West Africa, serving modern customers in the region.
ConsumerFoodTech
Kofi Abunu(Managing Director)Dr. Anthonia Agbonifo(Executive Director)Dr. Ikenna Okongwu(Executive Director)
BoardMr. Odunayo Olagundoye(Chairman)
Général Emballage manufactures custom corrugated cardboard plates, packaging, and displays in various flute configurations, with high-resolution flexography printing capabilities in up to 6 colors.
Advanced ManufacturingCircular EconomyAkbou, DZ
IFS provides full facilities management services across Africa, including catering, cleaning, laundry, and site facilities management for clients in remote and logistically challenging locations.
Enterprise Software
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.
Mnt-Halan is a fintech company offering multiple lending products including microfinance, SME loans, nano loans, buy-now-pay-later services, and vehicle finance in Egypt.
FintechCairo, EG
Co-investorsAlgebra Ventures
Moniepoint provides banking, payments, credit, and cross-border payment services along with business management tools for African businesses and individuals, with a focus on MSMEs.
Enterprise SoftwareFintechSaaS
Co-investorsCapria VenturesNew VoicesOui CapitalQED InvestorsNovastar VenturesVentures Platform
$105 million fund associated with DPI's new venture capital strategy.
Optasia is an AI-led digital finance platform that provides micro and nano lending, airtime and data credit, and data monetization solutions to mobile network operators, mobile wallet operators, and financial institutions.
AI & Machine LearningFintechSaaS
Co-investorsConvergence Partners
Leading Nigerian digital infrastructure provider backed by DPI.
Leading African distributor of specialty chemicals acquired by a DPI-led consortium.
Co-investorsHelios Digital Ventures
Solevo is a specialty chemicals distribution platform operating across West, South and Central Africa that supplies critical raw materials and ingredients to agricultural, industrial, and life sciences sectors.
AgTech
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
- How many investments has Development Partners International made?
- Development Partners International has 31 tracked investments.
- 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 Consumer, Fintech, Healthtech, Impact & Social Good, New Materials, Retail Tech, 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.
- Who does Development Partners International co-invest with?
- Development Partners International most often shares deals with ARISE, Capria Ventures, Helios Digital Ventures, among 7 tracked co-investors.
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Co-investors · 3
Algebra Ventures is Egypt’s leading tech Venture Capital firm. We have been partnering with bold and resilient founders building transformative companies since 2016. A diverse and experienced team of founders, geeks and operators who are passionate about the positive impact of tech on people’s lives in the MEA region.
Partech is a global investment firm that backs founders across multiple continents and at every stage through dedicated teams and funds.
Quona Capital is a venture capital firm that invests in fintech companies expanding financial access in emerging markets across Latin America, India, Southeast Asia, and EMEA.
Firms observed investing alongside Development Partners International, from public investor directories. Shared companies are the overlap with Development Partners International's recorded portfolio.
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