TPG

TPG, established in 1992 and headquartered in Texas, is a global alternative asset manager with a primary focus on private equity. It manages a diverse portfolio of active companies across various countries, serving industries such as technology, healthcare, and impact investing. TPG's investment strategies include growth equity and middle-market buyouts, with a long-term and hands-on approach to partnerships. The firm has a strong presence in Asia, having been one of the first private equity firms to invest in the region. TPG's global platform provides operational resources to support companies at all stages of growth, from inception to international expansion.

Michael Abel

Partner

Arun Agarwal

Partner

Matthew Allessio

Managing Director and Head of Growth and Rise Operations

Mayank Bajpai

Managing Director, TPG Growth and The Rise Fund

Stephen Bamford

Partner, Client and Capital Formation Group

Avi Banyasz

Partner

Luke Barrett

Managing Director

Simit Batra

Principal

Edward Beckley

Partner

David Bessel

Vice President

James Bishop

Associate

Cindy Black

Managing Director

Peter Bojo

Principal

David Bonderman

Chairman and Founding Partner

Bhushan Bopardikar

Principal

Katherine Brooks

Partner

Alastair Bushby

Partner

Joseph Buss

Managing Director, Client and Capital Formation

Lydia Cai

Managing Director, TPG Capital Asia

Jonathan Chan

Principal and Head of Capital Asia Product

Derek Chen

Partner

Zhengjie Chen

Partner and Head, Asia Pacific and Client, Capital Formation Group

Adrian Chong

Principal

Maya Chorengel

Board Member and Co-Managing Partner of The Rise Fund

Mitesh Daga

Partner

Andrew Doyle

Partner

Steve Duncan

Managing Director

Josh Eiseman

Principal

Carlton Ellis

Principal

Christina Fang

Partner, Business Unit and Head of Product

Zach Ferguson

Partner

Charles Froeb

Partner

Michael Fu

Principal

Kendall Garrison

Partner

Todd Gilbert

Firm Partner and Co-Founder and Partner of TPG Public Equity Partners

Jamie Gilbert

Principal

Scott Gilbertson

Partner

Ignacio Giraldo

Partner, TPG Growth and TPG Rise and Member of the Business Building

Paul Hackwell

Partner

Paul Hackwell

Partner

Pamela Hanafi

Principal

Jawad Hasan

Principal

Jacqui Hawwa

Business Unit Partner

Jacqui Hawwa

Partner

Art Heidrich

Partner

Ben Holzemer

Partner and Global Head of Human Capital

Linna Huang

Principal, TPG Growth

Leung Hung

Operating Partner

Lucian Iancovici

Partner

Malte Janzarik

Principal

Karthic Jayaraman

Partner and Co-Lead of Platform's Healthcare Group

Kani Keita

Principal

Stephen Kindl

Managing Director

Joseph Konzelmann

Partner and Global Head of Client and Capital Formation Group

Margarita Krivitski

Principal

Dan Lahav

Vice President

Ransom A. Langford

Partner

Jenna Laszlo

Principal and Chief of Staff

Ryan Lavin

Managing Director, Client and Capital Formation

Seung-June Lee

Managing Director, Asia

Jin Won Lee

Vice President

Wei Sheng Lee

Managing Director

Sanghoon Lee

Partner

Zach Levenson

Vice President

Aaron Liu

Principal

Ryan Liu

Principal, TPG Growth

Ryan Liu

Principal

Burke Loeffler

Principal

BJ Loessberg

Business Unit Partner

Kevin Lowry

Managing Director

Julia Maeda

Principal

Steven Mandel

Business Unit Partner

Andrew Mattingly

Principal

Peter McGoohan

Partner

Sanjeev Mehra

Managing Director

Alex Minasian

Co-Lead, Investment Activities

Mark Mirhashemi

Partner, TPG Public Equity Partners

Vivek Mohan

Managing Director, TPG Capital Asia

Vincenzo Morelli

Partner

A. Michael Muscolino

Partner

Vish Narain

Operating Partner

Carolyn Ng

Partner and Managing Director

Jide Olanrewaju

Partner

John Oliver

Partner

Hichem Omezzine

Partner

Frederick Paulenich

Partner

Frederick Paulenich

Partner

Mariana Popa

Business Unit Partner

Flavio Porciani

Partner

Akash Pradhan

Principal

RJ Price

Associate

Nehal Raj

Board Member

Kristin Richards

Managing Director, Human Capital at TPG Growth and RISE Fund

Kristin Richards

Managing Director

John Rogers

Business Unit Partner and Sector Lead for Education, Rise Fund

Robert Roley

Partner

Neal Sangal JD

Principal

Ganen Sarvananthan

Managing Partner

Alex Schwartz

Managing Director, Client and Capital Formation

William Schwartz

Operating Partner

Safwan Shabab

Principal

Todd Sisitsky

President and Co-Managing Partner

Jeffrey Smith

Partner

Stephen Star

Vice President

Spencer Stenmark

Partner, Capital Markets

Mike Stone

Firm Partner

Yanjun Sun

Partner and Managing Director

Ankur Thadani

Partner

Joel Thickens

Head of Australia

David Trujillo

Co-Managing Partner

Jun Tsusaka

Head of Japanese Operations

Jenny Tu

Principal

Jerome Vascellaro

Partner

Chalothorn Vashirakovit

Managing Director

Samantha Vy

Vice President

Michael Walli

Principal

Vivian Wan Ph.D

Managing Director

Gi Kyun Wang

Managing Director, Client and Capital Formation Group

Maxwell Wein

Principal

Max Wein

Principal

Wendy Wen

Associate

James Williams

Partner

Steve Willmann

Managing Director and Treasurer

Jon Winkelried

CEO and Partner

Katherine Wood

Partner

Scott Yoon

Managing Director

Emma Zanni

Managing Director

Mike Zappert

Partner

Liyang Zhang

Managing Director

Jason Zhang

Vice President, TPG Capital Asia

Stephen Ellis

Managing Partner

Chalothorn Vashirakovit

Managing Director

Carolyn Ng Ph.D

Partner and Managing Director

Pamela Pavkov

Partner

Past deals in Africa

Yoco

Series C in 2022
Yoco is an African technology company that enables entrepreneurs and small businesses to accept secure payments online and in person through a single platform. Its product ecosystem includes payments, lending, and business software.

Vacasa

Post in 2021
Vacasa is a technology-enabled vacation rental management company that provides end-to-end services for homeowners and guests. It manages a large portfolio of vacation homes across the United States, Europe, Central and South America, and Africa, offering property management, marketing, pricing optimization, bookings, housekeeping, and guest support through its platform. Vacasa combines proprietary software with local and national teams to deliver consistent, localized guest experiences while helping homeowners maximize revenue. The company operates globally with thousands of homes and a substantial workforce, and is headquartered in Portland, Oregon.

Viking

Private Equity Round in 2020
Viking is a global travel company that operates river, ocean, and expedition cruises, delivering destination-focused itineraries designed for travelers with an interest in geography, culture, and history. Its fleet comprises a large collection of small ships that serve as floating hotels, sailing across seven continents and regions including the Americas, Europe, Russia, Egypt, China, and Southeast Asia. Viking offers comprehensive cruise experiences with on-board and on-shore dining, excursions, cultural performances, enrichment lectures, and land extensions around pre- and post-cruise options. The company emphasizes immersive, guided experiences and provides services across multiple offices worldwide to support international travel.

Infinidat

Series D in 2020
Infinidat is a global technology company specializing in enterprise data storage solutions. Founded in 2011, it offers a suite of products including InfiniBox, a high-performance storage system; InfiniGuard, a data protection solution; InfiniSync, a real-time data replication tool; and Neutrix Cloud, a multi-cloud storage service. Infinidat also provides Host PowerTools, a software suite that automates various storage management tasks. The company operates globally, with offices in North America, Europe, Asia, and Australia, and supports a wide range of storage needs, from big data and cloud to NAS, SAN, and object storage.

Wilderness Holdings

Post in 2018
Wilderness Holdings Limited is an ecotourism company based in Gaborone, Botswana, that was founded in 1983. It operates a network of responsible tourism ventures, including Wilderness Safaris and the Governors' Camp Collection, which manage 48 safari camps and 32 aircraft across seven African countries: Botswana, Kenya, Namibia, Rwanda, South Africa, Zambia, and Zimbabwe. The company focuses on safari consulting, tour operations, and transfers, while also engaging in finance and asset management services. Wilderness Holdings is committed to building sustainable conservation economies and actively supports non-profit initiatives like Children in the Wilderness and the Wilderness Wildlife Trust to promote responsible tourism and environmental stewardship in southern Africa.

Cellulant

Series C in 2018
Cellulant Corporation is a prominent multinational payments company headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya, focused on digitizing payments across Africa's major economies. Founded in 2004, Cellulant offers a comprehensive mobile payments platform that connects businesses and governments, facilitating various consumer payment solutions. Its key products include Mula, a versatile payment platform; Agrikore, a blockchain-based tool designed for the agriculture sector that streamlines contracting and digital payments; and Tingg, which enables users to manage card, bank, and bill payments seamlessly. By providing locally relevant payment solutions, Cellulant addresses the intricate needs of global, regional, and local merchants, making it easier for them to collect and make payments in multiple currencies.

Frontier Car Group

Debt Financing in 2018
Frontier Car Group is a Berlin-based startup focused on developing and operating used automotive marketplaces in emerging markets, including Nigeria, Mexico, Argentina, Colombia, Chile, Pakistan, and Indonesia. The company aims to simplify the process of buying and selling used cars through its online platform, which features a digital quote engine that provides instant pricing for vehicles. This technology not only enhances the efficiency of transactions but also facilitates quick vehicle inspections at designated locations. By leveraging innovative business models and infrastructure, Frontier Car Group is able to create value for all stakeholders involved in the used car market. Additionally, the company is engaged in joint ventures with OLX in India and Poland, further expanding its reach and impact in the automotive sector.

Nithio

Seed Round in 2018
Nithio Holdings is an energy finance company established in 2018 and headquartered in Washington, D.C. It specializes in providing data-driven financing solutions to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the off-grid energy sector across sub-Saharan Africa. Nithio leverages a proprietary artificial intelligence risk analytics engine to support distributed energy service companies, capital providers, governments, and other stakeholders involved in the solar energy market. The company focuses on enhancing access to solar home systems, productive use appliances, agribusiness, and microfinance, thereby facilitating sustainable energy solutions in underserved regions.

Frontier Car Group

Series B in 2018
Frontier Car Group is a Berlin-based startup focused on developing and operating used automotive marketplaces in emerging markets, including Nigeria, Mexico, Argentina, Colombia, Chile, Pakistan, and Indonesia. The company aims to simplify the process of buying and selling used cars through its online platform, which features a digital quote engine that provides instant pricing for vehicles. This technology not only enhances the efficiency of transactions but also facilitates quick vehicle inspections at designated locations. By leveraging innovative business models and infrastructure, Frontier Car Group is able to create value for all stakeholders involved in the used car market. Additionally, the company is engaged in joint ventures with OLX in India and Poland, further expanding its reach and impact in the automotive sector.

Infinidat

Series C in 2017
Infinidat is a global technology company specializing in enterprise data storage solutions. Founded in 2011, it offers a suite of products including InfiniBox, a high-performance storage system; InfiniGuard, a data protection solution; InfiniSync, a real-time data replication tool; and Neutrix Cloud, a multi-cloud storage service. Infinidat also provides Host PowerTools, a software suite that automates various storage management tasks. The company operates globally, with offices in North America, Europe, Asia, and Australia, and supports a wide range of storage needs, from big data and cloud to NAS, SAN, and object storage.

Frontier Car Group

Series A in 2017
Frontier Car Group is a Berlin-based startup focused on developing and operating used automotive marketplaces in emerging markets, including Nigeria, Mexico, Argentina, Colombia, Chile, Pakistan, and Indonesia. The company aims to simplify the process of buying and selling used cars through its online platform, which features a digital quote engine that provides instant pricing for vehicles. This technology not only enhances the efficiency of transactions but also facilitates quick vehicle inspections at designated locations. By leveraging innovative business models and infrastructure, Frontier Car Group is able to create value for all stakeholders involved in the used car market. Additionally, the company is engaged in joint ventures with OLX in India and Poland, further expanding its reach and impact in the automotive sector.

Cars45

Series A in 2017
Cars45 is an online platform based in Nigeria that transforms the buying and selling of pre-owned vehicles. The process begins with vehicle owners providing their car details online for a complimentary quote, followed by an appointment at one of the company's 13 inspection centers. Each vehicle undergoes a comprehensive multi-point evaluation, which assesses critical components like the engine, brakes, and tires, along with a road test. If the owner accepts the offer made by Cars45, the company guarantees a wire payment to their bank account within 45 minutes. Additionally, Cars45 generates a digital service history for the acquired vehicles and sells them to a private network of buyers, ensuring a streamlined and efficient transaction process.

Viking

Private Equity Round in 2016
Viking is a global travel company that operates river, ocean, and expedition cruises, delivering destination-focused itineraries designed for travelers with an interest in geography, culture, and history. Its fleet comprises a large collection of small ships that serve as floating hotels, sailing across seven continents and regions including the Americas, Europe, Russia, Egypt, China, and Southeast Asia. Viking offers comprehensive cruise experiences with on-board and on-shore dining, excursions, cultural performances, enrichment lectures, and land extensions around pre- and post-cruise options. The company emphasizes immersive, guided experiences and provides services across multiple offices worldwide to support international travel.

Infinidat

Series B in 2015
Infinidat is a global technology company specializing in enterprise data storage solutions. Founded in 2011, it offers a suite of products including InfiniBox, a high-performance storage system; InfiniGuard, a data protection solution; InfiniSync, a real-time data replication tool; and Neutrix Cloud, a multi-cloud storage service. Infinidat also provides Host PowerTools, a software suite that automates various storage management tasks. The company operates globally, with offices in North America, Europe, Asia, and Australia, and supports a wide range of storage needs, from big data and cloud to NAS, SAN, and object storage.

eSilicon

Series D in 2002
eSilicon Corporation specializes in semiconductor design and manufacturing solutions, providing application-specific integrated circuits (ASICs) and system-on-chips to a diverse clientele that includes semiconductor companies, integrated device manufacturers, and original equipment manufacturers. Founded in 1999 and headquartered in San Jose, California, eSilicon serves various sectors such as communications, computing, consumer electronics, industrial products, and medical applications. The company offers a range of services that include custom memory Internet protocol and I/O products, IP integration, packaging, quality assurance, and engineering services, all tailored to meet specific client needs. eSilicon utilizes a unique, optimized semiconductor value chain that integrates design services, materials suppliers, and testing providers, which enables it to produce over 10 million advanced chips annually. As of early 2020, eSilicon operates as a subsidiary of Inphi Corporation, further enhancing its capabilities in the semiconductor industry.

eSilicon

Venture Round in 2002
eSilicon Corporation specializes in semiconductor design and manufacturing solutions, providing application-specific integrated circuits (ASICs) and system-on-chips to a diverse clientele that includes semiconductor companies, integrated device manufacturers, and original equipment manufacturers. Founded in 1999 and headquartered in San Jose, California, eSilicon serves various sectors such as communications, computing, consumer electronics, industrial products, and medical applications. The company offers a range of services that include custom memory Internet protocol and I/O products, IP integration, packaging, quality assurance, and engineering services, all tailored to meet specific client needs. eSilicon utilizes a unique, optimized semiconductor value chain that integrates design services, materials suppliers, and testing providers, which enables it to produce over 10 million advanced chips annually. As of early 2020, eSilicon operates as a subsidiary of Inphi Corporation, further enhancing its capabilities in the semiconductor industry.

eSilicon

Series B in 2001
eSilicon Corporation specializes in semiconductor design and manufacturing solutions, providing application-specific integrated circuits (ASICs) and system-on-chips to a diverse clientele that includes semiconductor companies, integrated device manufacturers, and original equipment manufacturers. Founded in 1999 and headquartered in San Jose, California, eSilicon serves various sectors such as communications, computing, consumer electronics, industrial products, and medical applications. The company offers a range of services that include custom memory Internet protocol and I/O products, IP integration, packaging, quality assurance, and engineering services, all tailored to meet specific client needs. eSilicon utilizes a unique, optimized semiconductor value chain that integrates design services, materials suppliers, and testing providers, which enables it to produce over 10 million advanced chips annually. As of early 2020, eSilicon operates as a subsidiary of Inphi Corporation, further enhancing its capabilities in the semiconductor industry.

DASAN Zhone Solutions

Series A in 1999
DASAN Zhone Solutions is a global provider of network access solutions, specializing in telecommunications equipment for both service providers and enterprises. Formed from the merger of DASAN Network Solutions and Zhone Technologies in 2016, the company serves over 800 customers, including prominent carriers worldwide. Its product portfolio encompasses broadband access, mobile backhaul, Ethernet switching, passive optical LAN, and software-defined networks. DASAN Zhone Solutions' innovative technologies enable operators to efficiently deliver a variety of services such as broadband, VoIP, and IPTV over both copper and fiber networks. The company simplifies network operations by consolidating multiple services onto a single access line, enhancing reliability and quality while facilitating new service offerings. Headquartered in California, DASAN Zhone Solutions has research and development centers across the U.S., Korea, China, Vietnam, and India, with manufacturing operations in the U.S., Korea, and China. Its primary markets include North America, Latin America, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and Asia.
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