Leapfrog Investments
LeapFrog Investments, established in 2007, is a London-based private equity firm that focuses on growth-stage investments in the financial services and healthcare sectors. It primarily targets emerging markets, including Africa and Asia, with a particular emphasis on countries like Kenya, Nigeria, Ghana, South Africa, India, Indonesia, the Philippines, and Sri Lanka. The firm invests in businesses that provide essential financial and healthcare products and services, such as insurance, pensions, savings, credit, mobile payments, and medical products distribution. LeapFrog typically invests between $10 million and $50 million, aiming for both minority and majority stakes, and expects to exit its investments within four to seven years through IPOs, trade sales, or secondary sales.
Top Stages
Felix Olale
Partner, Global Co-Lead, Health Investments, Board Member and Member of Investment Committee
Past deals in South Africa
AllLife
Private Equity Round in 2009
AllLife is a pioneering insurer in South Africa dedicated to providing life and disability insurance for individuals living with HIV/AIDS and diabetes. Prior to its establishment, many individuals with HIV were deemed un-insurable, but AllLife has changed this narrative by offering them access to insurance products that enable them to lead long and productive lives. The company not only provides insurance coverage but also implements a comprehensive health monitoring program that alerts clients to potential health concerns and encourages regular health check-ups and adherence to treatment protocols. By focusing on the health and well-being of its clients, AllLife enables them to obtain affordable life insurance while actively supporting their health management.
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