Alta Semper Capital
Alta Semper Capital is a London-based private equity manager providing flexible and strategic capital to select African growth markets. The firm targets market-leading consumer goods & services and healthcare companies, investing in defensible subsectors within these verticals. A notable transaction connected to its portfolio is an US$18 million investment in HealthPlus, Nigeria’s leading retail pharmacy chain, to expand its footprint and strengthen competitive position. Africa’s healthcare and retail sectors show rising demand from favorable demographics and evolving consumption patterns, with Nigeria presenting a large, fragmented retail pharmacy market. Structural challenges include supply-chain constraints, counterfeit medicines and a significant portion of sales through informal channels, alongside urban-rural disparities in healthcare access. Founded in 2015, Alta Semper pursues investments across the continent that aim to drive growth and resilience in essential consumer and healthcare businesses.
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4 past transactions
Mydawa
Venture Round in 2025
Mydawa operates an online pharmacy platform that connects patients directly with drug stores. It offers a wide range of high-quality medicines and wellness products, enabling consumers to purchase these affordably and conveniently via their mobile phones.
Mydawa
Private Equity Round in 2023
Mydawa operates an online pharmacy platform that connects patients directly with drug stores. It offers a wide range of high-quality medicines and wellness products, enabling consumers to purchase these affordably and conveniently via their mobile phones.
MEDZnMORE
Seed Round in 2022
MEDZnMORE is a digital healthcare innovator focused on improving access to healthcare through technology and innovation. The company operates an online pharmacy that allows customers to order both over-the-counter and prescription medications. By utilizing an interactive application, MEDZnMORE addresses issues related to counterfeit medicines, ensuring that customers receive genuine products. The platform is designed to provide a cost-efficient and convenient solution for obtaining medications from the comfort of home, making quality healthcare more accessible and reliable for users.
HealthPlus
Venture Round in 2018
HealthPlus Limited, established in 1999 and headquartered in Lagos, Nigeria, operates as a retail pharmacy chain, offering medicines, nutritional supplements, natural remedies, home medical equipment, and mobility aids. The company distinguishes itself by providing an integrative approach to health, combining conventional medicine with natural remedies. HealthPlus offers a range of pharmacy services such as asthma support, blood pressure measurement, body mass index measurement, free medication use review service, healthy heart check, quit smoking service, and weight management programs. With a commitment to excellence in pharmaceutical care, the company aims to educate customers on holistic healthcare solutions through exceptional counselling services. As Nigeria's first integrative pharmacy and the fastest-growing chain in West Africa, HealthPlus strives to expand its reach to serve communities across the country.
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