Development Partners International

Development Partners International (DPI) is a leading pan-African private equity firm headquartered in London. The firm deploys global capital to unlock potential in Africa's high-growth, high-impact companies, partnering closely with management teams to drive growth and positive impact. DPI is authorised by the UK Financial Conduct Authority and manages significant funds focused on the continent. DPI invests in established, cash flow positive companies across key sectors like fintech, healthcare, and agribusiness, with a geographic emphasis on high-growth markets including Egypt and Nigeria. Their activity includes venture capital and growth-stage investments, such as Series C rounds and unspecified venture rounds. Notable investments feature Moniepoint in Nigeria with payments and banking tools, Moneyfellows in Egypt offering savings circles, Halan in Egypt providing lending and payments, and B.TECH in Egypt for e-commerce installments. DPI emphasises ESG and impact, contributing to UN Sustainable Development Goals and operating as a 2X Flagship Fund to promote gender lens investing. The firm has a diverse team of over 45 professionals and a broad limited partner base from global institutions.