Alterra Capital Partners
Overview
Alterra Capital Partners is an Africa-focused private equity firm that partners with exceptional entrepreneurs and management teams to grow their businesses. The firm targets domestic-facing companies that serve basic consumer and vital business needs, aiming for significant capital appreciation through investments in high-growth companies. With over 100 years of combined private equity experience, Alterra has invested $1.9 billion into 20 companies across Africa. The team has lived and worked on the continent for decades, leveraging substantial experience and deep networks to drive the growth of its investments. Alterra's investment strategy focuses on identifying exceptional domestic-facing companies that serve basic consumer and vital business needs. The firm seeks to leverage technology to transform business models and drive scale, creating market leaders by identifying and accelerating growth in companies with scalable business models. Active portfolio management and engagement with partners are key components of Alterra's approach, along with embedding ESG and Impact principles into the investment lifecycle to pursue sustainable growth and drive positive impact outcomes. The firm's portfolio includes investments in various sectors such as healthcare, financial services, technology, telecom, logistics, consumer, retail, natural resources, business services, industrial, agriculture, TMT, energy, media, education, real estate, infrastructure, tourism, hospitality, manufacturing, and construction. Notable portfolio companies include Abacus, a Uganda-based manufacturer and distributor of pharmaceutical products; Access Bank, a leading full-service commercial bank operating across multiple African countries; and ARP Africa Travel Group, a provider of destination management services in East Africa. Alterra's approach emphasizes sustainable business growth within its portfolio while contributing to the sustainable development of the communities in which portfolio companies operate.
Investment Focus
- High-growth companies serving basic consumer and vital business needs
- Scalable business models
- Alignment with ESG and Impact principles
Portfolio Companies
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What sectors does Alterra Capital Partners invest in?
Alterra Capital Partners invests in Financial Services, Technology, Healthcare, Energy, Real Estate and Infrastructure, and is based in Johannesburg, Mauritius. Alterra Capital Partners is listed as a private equity in the ConnectSafely investor database.
What stage does Alterra Capital Partners invest at?
Alterra Capital Partners backs companies at Growth and Buyout, writing cheques of 10M - 50M.
Which regions does Alterra Capital Partners invest in?
Alterra Capital Partners invests across Ghana, Kenya, Egypt, Morocco, South Africa and Ethiopia.
Who are the partners at Alterra Capital Partners?
Team members listed for Alterra Capital Partners include Pranuksha Surjoo (Chief Financial Officer) and Makana Nyaoga (Vice President).
What companies has Alterra Capital Partners invested in?
Alterra Capital Partners's portfolio includes Abacus, Access Bank and ARP Africa Travel Group.
How do I contact Alterra Capital Partners?
Alterra Capital Partners's contact details — including phone and LinkedIn — are listed in the ConnectSafely investor database, along with its website and the LinkedIn profiles of its partners.
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