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Helios Digital Ventures

London · Growth–Late Stage · 28 people tracked

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Investment thesis

Helios invests in high-potential African businesses where technological innovation and favorable demographics create growth opportunities. The firm applies three selection criteria—FX-protected, non-cyclical, and capital-light models—across four core sectors: consumer non-discretionary, digital infrastructure, financial services & technology, and tech-enabled business services. By combining deep African sector expertise with operational excellence and global networks, Helios aims to generate competitive returns while delivering lasting impact across the continent.

Source: firm website, verified Jul 20, 2026.

Stage
Growth–Late Stage
HQ
London, GB
Leads rounds
Follows
Founded
2004
AUM
$3B
Tracked investments
55

Team · 28 people

from the firm's website
Babatunde Soyoye· Managing Partner, Member of Executive and Investment Committee
Tope Lawani· Managing Partner, Member of Executive and Investment Committee
Wale Ayeni· Managing Partner, Co-head of Helios Digital Ventures
Christopher North· Partner, Co-Head of Climate Investments
Dennis Aluanga· Partner, Portfolio Operations Group
Faris Ayoub· Partner, Helios Sports and Entertainment Group
Henry Obi· Partner, Public & Regulatory Affairs, Member of Investment Committee
Luciana Germinario· Partner, Chief Operating Officer, Member of Executive Committee
Nitin Kaul· Partner, Portfolio Operations, Member of Executive Committee
Paul Cunningham· Partner, Investment & Fund Structuring
Tavraj Banga· Partner, Co-Head of Climate Investments
Vitali Harwardt· Partner & Chief Financial Officer
Fope Adelowo· Principal, PE Team and Co-Head of Helios Digital Ventures
Raed Barkatis· Principal, PE Team
Tosin Awoyinka· Principal, PE Team
Ali-Abbas Punjani· Senior Vice President, PE Team
Claire Norton· Head of Client Servicing
Dominic Leong· Vice President, PE Team
Guy Willner· Managing Director Digital Infrastructure, PE Team
Jamie Hollins· Operating Partner, Portfolio Operations Team
Mark Hartmann· Investment Advisor, Member of Investment Committee
Pamela Brylski· Head of Investor Relations - North America
Phil Davis· Head of ESG & Impact, Portfolio Operations Team
Rupeen Khagram· Finance Director
Sola Carrena· Managing Director, PE Team
Tolu Akinboboye· Associate, Investor Relations
Virginia Doble· Global Head of Investor Relations
Zineb Abbad El Andaloussi· Advisor, PE Team

What they invest in

from 2 of 55 portfolio companies

Fintech ×2AI & Machine Learning ×1Cybersecurity ×1

HQs:Nigeria×1

Investments · 55 tracked

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Acorn Groupacornholdingsafrica.com
Africa Oilafricaoilcorp.comin𝕏
Africatelafricatel.com
ARM Pension Managersarmpension.com
Axxela
Bayport Managementbayportfinance.comin𝕏
Beta Glassbetaglass.comin
CAB Paymentscrownagentsbank.comin
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Eland Oil & Gaselandoilandgas.com
Eland Oil Gas
Equity Bankequitybank.co.ke
Fawryfawry.comin
Galatea Biogalatea.bio
GBfoods Africathegbfoods.com
Helios Towersheliostowersafrica.com
HTN Towersihstowers.com
Impact Oil and Gas
Interswitchinterswitchgroup.comin𝕏
IXAfricaixafrica.co.kein
Link Commercemallforafrica.com
Link Commerce Formerly Mall For Africa
M2Pm2pfintech.comin𝕏
M2P Fintech
Misr Hytech
MK Holding
Mkh
Momentmomentco.net
Nombanomba.comin𝕏

Nomba offers banking and payment processing services to businesses across Africa, with a focus on Nigeria and the Democratic Republic of Congo.

FintechLagos, NG

Yinka Adewale(Founder/CEO)inPelumi Aboluwarin(Founder/CTO)in

OVH Energyovhenergy.com
Pave Bankpavebank.comin𝕏
Paymobpaymob.com
PFL Africapflafrica.com𝕏
Primeprimeoilandgas.comin𝕏
Sardinesardine.ai

Sardine provides a fraud investigation platform that contextualizes risk across customers, devices, transactions, and businesses within an organization's ecosystem. The platform uses AI agents, device intelligence, and network data to help financial institutions and payment platforms detect coordinated abuse, unauthorized activity, and fraud at scale.

AI & Machine LearningCybersecurityFintech

Seamlesshrseamlesshr.comin𝕏
Solevo
Starsight
SUN Mobilitysunmobility.comin𝕏
Telkom Kenyaorange.co.ke
Tema LNG Terminal Company
The Malachite Group
Thunesthunes.com
TPAYtpay.me
Vivo Energyvivoenergy.com
Wananchi Groupwananchi.com
Zaria Groupzariagroup.com
ZOLA Electricoffgrid-electric.com

Frequently asked questions

What stage does Helios Digital Ventures invest at?
Helios Digital Ventures invests at the Growth, Late Stage stages.
What sectors does Helios Digital Ventures focus on?
Helios Digital Ventures focuses on Consumer, Data & Infrastructure, Fintech, SaaS.
Where is Helios Digital Ventures located?
Helios Digital Ventures is headquartered in London, GB.
Does Helios Digital Ventures lead rounds?
Helios Digital Ventures typically participates in rounds rather than leading them.

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