Apis Partners

Apis Partners is a private equity asset manager based in London, specializing in financial services within growth markets, including Africa, South Asia, Southeast Asia, and Europe. The firm is managed by a seasoned team with over 20 years of experience in financial services and private equity, having built a strong track record in the industry. Apis Partners has developed a wide-ranging network of operating partners, comprising over 20 financial services professionals, which enhances their on-the-ground presence in five countries. The firm's recent fund, Apis Growth Markets Fund III, launched in 2023, focuses on investments in the financial services sector, targeting ticket sizes between USD 60 to USD 70 million across 10 to 15 companies. Apis Partners leverages its extensive industry expertise and resources to capitalize on growth opportunities in emerging markets.

Dolapo Agbaje

Investment Associate

Fares Al-Haffar

Investment Associate

Ravi Bhatt

Investment Associate and Impact Officer

Richard Drover

Managing Director and CFO

Udayan Goyal

Managing Partner

Keith Handley

Partner

Jin Jeong

Managing Director

Hossam Abou Moussa

Partner

Asad Naqvi

Managing Director

Rotimi Oyekanmi

Partner

Monica Pinto

Managing Director, Investor Relations and Operations and Chief Operating Officer

Nicholas Smalle

Partner

Matteo Stefanel

Managing Partner

Nick Talwar

Venture Partner

Kiprono Terigin

Investment Associate

Past deals in Egypt

Halan

Venture Round in 2021
Halan is a ride-hailing application that provides two and three-wheeler vehicle rides and on-demand logistics. The application also caters to businesses, offering smart-tech last-mile delivery through their integrated smart services using motorcycle and tricycles. It allows customers to request motorbike or tuk-tuk rides, or order food or goods for delivery via motorbikes or cargo tricycles. Halan also offers on-demand logistics solutions to support large organizations and small businesses alike in their distribution and supply chain. It also provides convenience and safety, while for the driver it offers incremental business. The application has delivered partnerships with fast-food chains like McDonald’s, KFC and Pizza Hut in Egypt. Halan was founded in November 2017 and is based in Cairo, Al Qahirah, Egypt.

Coda Payments

Private Equity Round in 2019
Coda Payments Pte Ltd. is a Singapore-based company that provides mobile payment solutions for online digital content and services, primarily targeting emerging markets. Established in 2011, Coda enables digital content providers to monetize their offerings through a variety of payment channels. The company is known for its integration with popular gaming titles such as PUBG Mobile and Call of Duty: Mobile, as well as streaming services like beIN and Bigo Live. Users can make payments through its platform Codapay, which offers direct carrier billing and access to a wide network of alternative payment options. Additionally, Coda operates Codashop, a platform frequented by over 11 million users monthly for topping up games and services. The company collaborates with various e-commerce, telecommunications, and super app partners to enhance access to premium digital content. Coda Payments serves clients across numerous countries, including Indonesia, India, Brazil, and Egypt, and maintains a presence in Singapore, Jakarta, and Bangkok.