Emerging Capital Partners
Emerging Capital Partners (ECP) is a Washington, D.C.-based private equity firm established in 2000, focusing on investments across Africa. With over $2 billion raised, ECP invests in companies across various sectors, including telecommunications, financial services, infrastructure, and consumer goods. The firm targets middle-market companies, typically investing between $1 million and $100 million in equity, and seeks both majority and minority stakes. ECP's portfolio spans over 40 countries, supporting more than 50,000 jobs across the continent.
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Past deals in Zambia
Maarifa Education
Acquisition in 2015
Maarifa Education is a private tertiary education holding company focused on enhancing academic quality and access to education across Africa. Founded by an experienced management team, the company aims to provide high-quality, market-relevant tertiary education to over one million Africans within the next 30 years. Since its inception, Maarifa has invested in universities in Uganda and Zambia, collectively serving around 6,000 students. The company is dedicated to acquiring and developing educational institutions to improve capacity, upgrade IT systems, and foster environments that empower students in employment, entrepreneurship, and ethical leadership. With a leadership team that possesses extensive experience in global education, Maarifa Education is committed to transforming the landscape of tertiary education in Africa.
Blue Financial Services
Private Equity Round in 2008
Blue Financial Services Limited is a micro-finance institution based in Pretoria, South Africa, founded in 2001. It specializes in providing loans and financial services to low-income and financially underserved individuals across Africa. The company offers a variety of loan products including personal, consolidation, short-term, education, home improvement, and business loans, as well as insurance solutions for both corporate and personal needs. Blue Financial Services operates 220 branches in countries such as South Africa, Botswana, Zambia, Uganda, Tanzania, Malawi, Mauritius, Nigeria, and CMA, focusing on formally employed but underbanked individuals to help them achieve their financial goals.
Spencon International
Private Equity Round in 2006
Spencon International is an East African civil engineering and construction company that offers a range of services focused on infrastructure development. The firm specializes in the construction of buildings, roads, bridges, and water supply and sewage systems. Additionally, it provides engineering solutions for power and transmission infrastructure. Spencon operates across several countries in the region, including Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, and Zambia, contributing to essential public works and utilities that support economic growth and community development.
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