Leapfrog Investments
Leapfrog Investments is a private equity and venture capital firm founded in 2007, with headquarters in London and additional offices in various locations including Australia and Africa. The firm specializes in late venture, emerging growth, and growth equity investments, primarily focusing on financial services and healthcare sectors. Leapfrog targets businesses that deliver essential services, including mobile payments, insurance, pensions, savings, credit, and retail healthcare distribution. Its investment strategy emphasizes emerging markets, particularly in regions such as Africa and Asia, including countries like Kenya, Nigeria, Ghana, South Africa, India, Indonesia, the Philippines, and Sri Lanka. The firm typically invests between $10 million and $50 million, engaging in both minority and majority stakes, and aims for exits within four to seven years through various methods such as IPOs and trade sales.
Private Equity Round in 2022
Alexander Forbes Group Holdings Limited is a provider of integrated retirement, investment, and insurance solutions for individuals and businesses, both in South Africa and internationally. For individuals, the company offers a range of services including money management, budgeting, savings, retirement funds, healthcare solutions, life and risk cover, estate planning, and private wealth management. For businesses, Alexander Forbes provides consulting and actuarial services, retirement fund services, healthcare consulting, and group insurance solutions to protect assets and earnings. The company also addresses emerging market needs in Africa and offers trust and beneficiary services for managing death benefits. Founded in 1935 and headquartered in Sandton, South Africa, Alexander Forbes was previously known as Alexander Forbes Equity Holdings Proprietary Limited, changing its name in June 2014.
Jumo World Limited operates a mobile money marketplace that connects private individuals, small businesses, and mobile network operators to a range of financial products. Founded in 2010 and based in Cape Town, South Africa, the company leverages advanced data science and machine learning to offer innovative financial services, including savings, loans, and insurance, particularly for entrepreneurs in emerging markets across Africa and Asia. Jumo's platform facilitates access to these services through partnerships with mobile network operators, enabling users to build financial identities based on their mobile behavior. By creating a digital banking solution that is cost-effective and responsible, Jumo aims to empower users with unprecedented financial choices, ultimately fostering economic growth and prosperity.
Private Equity Round in 2018
Pyramid Group, founded in 2001 and headquartered in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, specializes in the distribution of medical devices and pharmaceutical products throughout sub-Saharan Africa. The company provides a wide range of healthcare solutions, including pacemakers, hip replacements, cardiac and orthopedic equipment, and various medical supplies. Its operations extend to several countries, including Tanzania, Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda, Mozambique, Ethiopia, Nigeria, and Ghana. Committed to quality, Pyramid Group achieved ISO 9001:2008 certification in 2013, underscoring its dedication to effective quality management practices. The company partners with internationally recognized brands to offer medical and laboratory equipment, reagents, and healthcare supplies, ensuring that clients have access to essential healthcare products.
Jumo World Limited operates a mobile money marketplace that connects private individuals, small businesses, and mobile network operators to a range of financial products. Founded in 2010 and based in Cape Town, South Africa, the company leverages advanced data science and machine learning to offer innovative financial services, including savings, loans, and insurance, particularly for entrepreneurs in emerging markets across Africa and Asia. Jumo's platform facilitates access to these services through partnerships with mobile network operators, enabling users to build financial identities based on their mobile behavior. By creating a digital banking solution that is cost-effective and responsible, Jumo aims to empower users with unprecedented financial choices, ultimately fostering economic growth and prosperity.
Private Equity Round in 2016
Jumo World Limited operates a mobile money marketplace that connects private individuals, small businesses, and mobile network operators to a range of financial products. Founded in 2010 and based in Cape Town, South Africa, the company leverages advanced data science and machine learning to offer innovative financial services, including savings, loans, and insurance, particularly for entrepreneurs in emerging markets across Africa and Asia. Jumo's platform facilitates access to these services through partnerships with mobile network operators, enabling users to build financial identities based on their mobile behavior. By creating a digital banking solution that is cost-effective and responsible, Jumo aims to empower users with unprecedented financial choices, ultimately fostering economic growth and prosperity.
Private Equity Round in 2015
afb is a consumer finance company based in Accra, Ghana, that provides innovative credit solutions to individuals and small businesses across Africa. Founded in 2010, the company operates through four main divisions: cards, loans, mobile, and insurance. Its offerings include mobile money services, unsecured credit products, and various loan options such as payroll and SmartCash loans, specifically designed to support informal market traders. With a focus on leveraging data to understand consumer behavior, afb aims to empower individuals by improving their financial access and helping them enhance their lives. The company has successfully attracted over 300,000 customers in Kenya, Ghana, and Tanzania, and collaborates with over 400 retail partners, including leading mobile network operators.
Private Equity Round in 2009
AllLife (Pty) Ltd. is a South African insurance company that specializes in providing life and disability coverage for individuals living with HIV and diabetes. Founded in 2004 and based in Sandton, the company aims to address the insurance needs of a demographic that has historically faced significant challenges in obtaining coverage. By offering tailored insurance products, AllLife empowers its clients to lead long and productive lives, countering the stigma and misconceptions associated with their health conditions. The company distributes its offerings through financial services providers, ensuring accessibility and support for its unique clientele.