Helios Investors II

Helios Investors II is a private equity fund managed by Helios Investment Partners, established in 2009 and based in Lagos, Nigeria. The fund focuses on investments across Africa, particularly targeting the exploration, production, and refining sectors. Helios Investors II seeks to make impactful investments in areas such as energy, agriculture, and real estate. The firm aims to support growth-stage companies and engage in various investment types, including buyouts and structured investments. With a strong emphasis on the African market, particularly in countries like Nigeria, South Africa, and Kenya, Helios Investors II is committed to fostering economic development through its strategic investment approach.

Fope Adelowo

Principal

Lazarus Angbazo Ph.D

Partner and Head of Portfolio Operations - West Africa

Tavraj Banga

Partner and Co-Head of Climate Investments

Sola Carrena

Managing Director, Investment Team

Christina Drews

Partner, COO, Member of Executive Committee

Karim Engeh

Director, Portfolio Operations Group

Luciana Germinario

COO, Member of Executive Committee and Partner

Jamie Hollins

Principal, Investments

Nitin Kaul

Partner, Head of Portfolio Operations Group and Member of Executive and Investment Committees

Temitope Lawani

Managing Partner, Member of Executive and Investment Committees

Tope Lawani

Managing Partner

Cecilie Nielsen

Managing Director, Human Capital, Portfolio Operations Group

Ogbemi Ofuya

Partner, Investments

Simon Poole

Partner, Portfolio Operations Group

Max Von Trotha

Managing Director - Integration, Portfolio Operations Group

Elias Yazbeck

Managing Director

Zineb Abbad El Andaloussi

Partner

Past deals in Egypt

Paymob

Series B in 2022
Paymob Solutions S.A.E. is a digital payments enabler based in Cairo, Egypt, founded in 2015. The company operates a payment acceptance platform that allows users to convert cash payments into electronic transactions, thereby enhancing access to financial services for underserved populations in the Middle East and Africa. Paymob's offerings include integrated fraud detection, interactive dashboards, and compliance with PCI security standards, which help businesses of all sizes leverage digital payment solutions. By providing value-added integrated payment services, Paymob aims to bridge the financial inclusion gap and empower customers with various electronic payment and money transfer options, reducing risks associated with fraud and inefficiencies in cash handling.

Misr Hytech Seed

Acquisition in 2019
Misr Hytech Seed Int. S.A.E, founded in 1993 and based in Cairo, Egypt, specializes in the production and marketing of proprietary hybrid seeds, including white corn, yellow corn, grain and fodder sorghum, sweet corn, and various vegetables. As one of Egypt's leading seed companies, it employs advanced breeding and production technologies to deliver high-quality seeds tailored to the local agricultural market. The company's efforts aim to meet the growing food demand in Egypt while enhancing food security by improving domestic farming productivity. Additionally, Misr Hytech Seed provides technical services to support farmers in optimizing their crop production, reinforcing its commitment to the agricultural community.

TPAY Mobile

Acquisition in 2018
TPAY Mobile is a mobile payment service provider established in 2014 and headquartered in Cairo, Egypt. As a subsidiary of A15, the company offers an open mobile payment platform that connects consumers, businesses, and mobile operators, facilitating operator billing. TPAY's platform enables users to purchase online products and services using their mobile phone numbers, with costs either added to their mobile phone bills or deducted from their prepaid balances. This approach creates a seamless direct carrier billing ecosystem, allowing both telecom operators and online merchants to efficiently access consumers in the Middle East and North Africa.

Fawry

Private Equity Round in 2015
Fawry for Banking Technology and Electronic Payments S.A.E. is an electronic payment network based in Giza, Egypt, founded in 2008. The company provides a wide range of financial services to both consumers and businesses, facilitating payment solutions through various channels including online platforms, ATMs, mobile wallets, and retail locations. With a network of approximately 111,000 service points, Fawry caters to around 20 million customers, including individuals, businesses, and financial institutions. Its offerings encompass payment gateways, e-commerce solutions, bill payments, customer acquisition, and business-to-business collection services. Fawry's extensive network includes small retailers, pharmacies, and post-offices, all equipped with point-of-sale systems to enable convenient and reliable transactions.
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