Satya Capital

Satya Capital is an independent investment firm based in London that focuses on providing long-term growth capital to businesses across Africa. Founded in 2009 and backed by prominent Sudanese businessman Mo Ibrahim, the firm partners with entrepreneurs to build world-class companies with both regional and pan-regional aspirations. Satya Capital has the flexibility to support companies at various stages of development, from expansion to post-IPO, due to its permanent capital base, which allows for investments without a fixed exit timeline. The firm targets investments ranging from $20 million to $150 million across sectors including consumer and retail, healthcare, technology, media and telecommunications, and financial services. The experienced Satya team collaborates closely with portfolio company management to foster growth through the development of internal systems and by leveraging extensive networks throughout Africa.

Samir Abhyankar

Partner

Moez Daya

Managing Partner

Tsega Gebreyes

Founding Partner

Matthew Hodgkinson

Partner

Jide Olanrewaju

Partner

Past deals in Morocco

Ecoles Yassamine

Venture Round in 2015
Ecoles Yassamine is the first school of the group was founded and run by Mr. Mohamed Benyahia and Ms. Najia Kabbaj, a dedicated teacher with significant experience in the education sector. The educational approach of Ecoles Yassamine was built on two pillars: The academic excellence and personal development of its students. In 2004, Ahmed Benyahia took over as General Director, developing the single school into a network, while maintaining the pillars of success of the school’s origin. 30 years later, Ecoles Yassamine is the largest network of schools in Morocco with five entities, more than 6,000 students, and 700 teachers and support staff who devote their skills, experience, and love of the profession to their students, in order to accompany them in their personal development from kindergarten to preparatory classes.