XSML

XSML is an investment management firm established in 2008, specializing in private equity and debt investments in small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) across Central and East Africa. Based in Amsterdam, the firm focuses on providing growth capital through a combination of debt and equity investments. XSML aims to foster the development of small businesses into larger enterprises, targeting sectors such as business services, education, healthcare, communication, and technology. With a portfolio totaling USD 65 million under management, XSML seeks to capitalize on the potential of frontier markets in the region.

Jarl Heijstee

Managing Partner and Co-Founder

Past deals in Francophone Africa

Maison Galaxy

Venture Round in 2019
Maison Galaxy is a consumer goods and cosmetics retailer and has stores in Goma, Kindu, Kinshasa, Kisangani, Lolwezi, Lubumbashi, Kindu and Matadi, with plans to open outlets in Cote d’Ivoire and Angola.

Monishop

Venture Round in 2017
Monishop SARL is a supermarket retailer located in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo. Founded in 2012, the supermarket offers a variety of services and amenities, including a children's play area, a pharmacy, and a restaurant, catering to the diverse needs of its customers.

Pop Shop

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

Ets. B.I.S

Private Equity Round in 2016
BIS manufactures pharma products and specialises in injectable and ophthalmic pharmaceuticals for the mass market in DRC and is planning to expand into household cleaning products.

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.
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