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.

Seema Amble

Investment Associate

Stuart Bedford

Partner and General Counsel

Stephen Bowey

Partner

Richard Brandweiner

Partner

Ross McNaughton Brooks

Investor Relation Associate

Tom Brunner

Partner

Alexis Crusey

Senior Manager, Investor Relations

Patrick Duff

Director of Investments

Michael Fernandes

Partner, Global Co-Lead, South and Southeast Asia & Member of Investment Committee

Gary Herbert

Co-Founder, Chief Operating Officer, Board Member & Member of Management & Investment Committee

Grant Karolus

Finance Director

Norman Kelly

Director of Investments

Andrew Kuper

Founder and Chief Executive Officer

Stewart Langdon

Partner & Co-Head

Matthew Lines

Investment Associate

Xenia Loos

Director, Investor Relations & Co-Investments

Nick Moon

Partner, Head of Investor Relations & Co-Investments

Tapiwa Muranda

Investment Officer

Karima Ola

Partner, Board Member & Member of Investment Committee

Felix Olale Ph.D

Partner, Global Co-Lead, Health Investments, Board Member & Member of Investment Committee

Jasvir Pandher

Investment Officer

Jim Roth

Co-Founder and Partner

Michael Walli

Investment Officer

Past deals in South Africa

Alexforbes

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

Venture Round in 2020
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.

Jumo

Series B in 2018
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.

Jumo

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.

AllLife

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.