A premier African investment firm.

Local expertise. Global capital. Lasting value.

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Two decades. One conviction.

Twenty years of expertise

Two decades partnering with Africa's most ambitious businesses.

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Backing the businesses Africa runs on.

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One platform. One team.

Private Equity

Growth capital for established businesses serving Africa's rising consumer class.

ADP Funds I–IV · top-quartile in Africa

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Venture Capital

Seed to Series C investment in fintech and financial inclusion.

Nclude Innovation Fund · $111.6m

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Impact & ESG

Investment, value creation and impact professionals working as one deal team.

42.2k employees trained across the portfolio

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“Our success has been built on our people, our partnerships and a disciplined approach to investing. We are well positioned for the next twenty years.”

Sofiane Lahmar, Chief Executive Officer

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Firm news · Oct 2026

DPI marks twenty years of investing across Africa

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Investment · Sep 2026

ADP IV completes investment in a leading pan-African consumer brand

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Insight · Aug 2026

Why Africa's mid-market is ready for its next growth chapter

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Our FirmTwo decades building a leading African investment platform.Our StrategiesConnecting global capital with local expertise.Our PortfolioPartnering with ambitious businesses to create long-term value.Impact & ESGCommercial returns and lasting, positive impact.News & InsightsFirm news, investments, portfolio updates and perspectives.ContactLondon, Cairo, Lagos and the UAE.