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Since 2017, Apis Partners has backed 3 African startups across 4 disclosed funding rounds totaling $313M, most heavily in Egypt and Fintech.
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.
Data updated · Jul 29, 2026
Apis Partners has backed 3 African startups across 4 disclosed funding rounds tracked on Liners, totaling $313M since 2017.
Mostly Venture (Round not Specified): 2 of its 4 tracked rounds are at that stage, followed by Series A (1).
Apis Partners's tracked rounds are concentrated in Egypt (2), South Africa (1), Kenya (1).
Its tracked rounds lean toward Fintech (4).
Apis Partners most often shares rounds with Lorax Capital Partners (2 shared deals), Development Partners International (2 shared deals), GB Corp (1 shared deal).
Apis Partners has backed Halan in Egypt, Peach Payments and Tymebank in South Africa, and DPO Pay across Africa. These are all fintech companies focused on lending, payments, and digital banking. Investments span from 2017 to 2024.
Apis Partners invests in Egypt, South Africa, and Pan-African fintech companies. Two rounds each in Egypt and South Africa, one Pan-African. The firm has a presence in growth markets of Africa and developing Asia.