Henshaw Capital Partners

Private Equity Lagos State, Nigeria ·Founded 2007

Overview

Established in 2007, Henshaw Capital Partners is a Nigerian private equity and venture capital firm specializing in investments across various sectors, including financial services, business services, and technology. The firm is dedicated to promoting the private equity and venture capital industry in Nigeria by developing products and services that catalyze the sector's growth. Henshaw Capital Partners employs a comprehensive investment strategy targeting companies at various stages, from seed to late-stage investments, including buyouts and turnaround situations. The firm's geographical focus spans multiple African countries, with a particular emphasis on Nigeria and other emerging markets. The firm's investment philosophy centers on fostering business growth and job creation through strategic investments. Henshaw Capital Partners actively raises awareness of private equity and venture capital among stakeholders, including entrepreneurs, institutional investors, policymakers, and service providers, to strengthen the broader financial industry supporting growing businesses in the region.

Investment Focus

  • Strong growth potential
  • Experienced management team
  • Scalable business model
  • Competitive market position
  • Clear exit strategy

Portfolio Companies

FlutterwaveAndelaPaystackJumiaTwiga FoodsM-KOPA SolarYocoSweepSouthLori SystemsKongaKudiSendyKobo360FarmcrowdyPagaTradeDepotInterswitchTizetiMax.ngHotels.ng

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Frequently asked questions about Henshaw Capital Partners

What sectors does Henshaw Capital Partners invest in?

Henshaw Capital Partners invests in Financial Services, Banking, Automotive, Education, EdTech and E-commerce, and is based in Lagos State, Nigeria. Henshaw Capital Partners is listed as a private equity in the ConnectSafely investor database.

What stage does Henshaw Capital Partners invest at?

Henshaw Capital Partners backs companies at Seed, Early Stage, Series A, Series B, Growth and Late Stage, writing cheques of 10M - 50M.

Which regions does Henshaw Capital Partners invest in?

Henshaw Capital Partners invests across Ghana, Kenya, Egypt, Morocco, Algeria and South Africa.

What companies has Henshaw Capital Partners invested in?

Henshaw Capital Partners's portfolio includes Flutterwave, Andela, Paystack, Jumia, Twiga Foods, M-KOPA Solar, Yoco and SweepSouth.

Last updated · Source: ConnectSafely investor database