Development Partners International

Development Partners International (DPI) is a prominent Pan-African private equity firm based in London, established in 2007 by co-founders Miles Morland and Runa Alam. The firm specializes in investing in growing companies throughout Africa and currently manages over $1.1 billion in assets across two private equity funds. DPI has built a strong portfolio, having invested in 19 companies across 27 African countries. The firm's investment team, which has over 100 years of combined experience in African investments, is entirely composed of African professionals, with over 40% of its members being women. This diverse team leverages local knowledge, networks, and language skills to effectively source and execute transactions across the continent.

Runa Alam

Co-Founding Partner and Chief Executive Officer

Rose Fletcher

Chief Financial Officer and Partner

Eduardo Gutierrez

Partner

Miles Morland

Co-Founding Partner and Chairman

Bassirou Niang

Vice President, Portfolio Management

Past deals in Egypt

Marcyrl Pharmaceutical

Private Equity Round in 2023
Marcyrl Pharmaceutical is one of the largest leading pharmaceutical company manufacture generic products.

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.
EGIC is a market-leading provider of water pipes and water drainage solutions in Egypt, with growing local and exports activities in regional and international markets. The company aims to be a one-stop-shop for all water supply and drainage solutions of its customers.

B.TECH

Private Equity Round in 2016
B.TECH is Egypt’s household appliances and consumer electronics retailer.