XSML

XSML is an investment fund manager founded in 2008, focusing on frontier markets in Central and East Africa. The firm specializes in identifying and investing in small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with the goal of nurturing their growth into larger businesses. By targeting both private equity and debt investment opportunities, XSML aims to support the development of the local economy and enhance the commercial landscape in these regions.

Alex Byamugisha

Associate and Investment Officer

Jarl Heijstee

Co-Founder and Managing Partner

Delphin Katendi

Associate and Investment Manager

Derek Ngoga

Associate

Marcel Posthuma

Co-Founder and Managing Partner

Barthout Van Slingelandt

Managing Partner

Past deals in Congo

Pop Shop

Venture Round in 2016
Pop Shop is operates Limoncello, an Italian restaurant, and a stationery store retailing to schools and offices.

SO GOOD

Venture Round in 2016
SoGood is the first wholesaler in the Congo focused on the distribution of fresh, frozen and dry good to the hospitality sector (restaurants, hotels, etc) in Kinshasa.

Quickprint

Venture Round in 2014
Quickprint is offers digital printing services to corporate, small- and medium-sized businesses (SMEs), individuals, and NGOs.

Sodep

Venture Round in 2014
Sodep offers its services to corporate and has several petrol stations in Congo.

RJ Trading

Venture Round in 2013
RJ Trading is a trading and wholesale company in Kinshasa and Pointe-Noire which imports and distributes fast moving consumer goods brands, bakery products and pet food.