Apis Partners

Apis Partners is a private equity asset manager focused on financial services in growth markets. The firm backs growth-stage financial services innovators that create transformative impact in their communities. Headquartered in London, Apis Partners has on-the-ground presence in multiple countries and manages funds like Apis Growth Fund II, targeting high-growth, capital-light companies in Africa and developing Asia excluding China. Apis Partners invests in fintech companies across Africa, with a total of $570.5 million deployed from October 2017 to July 2024 across five funding rounds. The firm targets growth stages including venture, Series A, private equity, and other rounds, with a geographic focus on Egypt, South Africa, and Pan-African operations. Key investments include Halan in Egypt, Peach Payments and Tymebank in South Africa, and DPO Pay operating across Africa. The firm often co-invests with partners such as Lorax Capital Partners and Development Partners International, emphasizing financial inclusion and sector specialization.