Founded in 2004, Helios Investment Partners is among the largest Africa-focused private investment firms, with a record that spans from creating start-ups to providing expanding companies with growth capital and expertise.

The firm has over $3.0 billion in assets under management and is led and managed by a predominantly African team based in London, Lagos, Nairobi and Paris, with the language skills and cultural affinity to engage with local entrepreneurs, managers and intermediaries on the continent.

Helios is the second mainstream private equity firm globally, and the largest emerging markets focused private equity firm, to achieve B Corp certification. B Corp status recognizes the firm’s long-standing commitment to sustainability and responsible business practices.