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Alterra Africa Accelerator Manager
Alterra Africa Accelerator Manager deploys catalytic capital into early-stage climate and sustainability ventures across sub-Saharan Africa.
Alterra Africa Accelerator Manager
Alterra Capital Partners is an Africa-focused private equity firm that partners with exceptional entrepreneurs and management teams to grow their businesses. Alterra targets domestic-facing companies that serve basic consumer and vital business needs. The Alterra Capital Partners team has over 100+ years of combined private equity experience and invested more than $2 billion of capital into 23 companies across Africa. The Alterra team has lived and worked on the continent for decades and leverages its substantial experience and deep networks to drive the growth of its investments Alterra Capital Partners was formed through the combination of individuals from two of the most experienced managers on the continent, Carlyle Africa and Emerging Capital Partners. The combination was driven by the respective team’s longstanding working relationship, complementary investment strategies, geographic footprints, and shared vision.
General information
Firm type
Asset Manager
Year founded
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AUM
Undisclosed
Location
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Africa
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Frequently asked questions
What does Alterra Africa Accelerator Manager invest in?
The firm targets early-stage climate ventures in sub-Saharan Africa, with a focus on renewable energy, sustainable agriculture, water technology, and circular-economy businesses. It typically invests through structured accelerator programs that combine technical assistance with financial support.
How is Alterra Africa Accelerator Manager capitalized?
It operates primarily as a manager of third-party catalytic and concessional capital, often sourced from development finance institutions, philanthropic foundations, and blended-finance facilities. This programmatic structure contrasts with traditional blind-pool fund models.
Does the firm invest directly or through funds?
The firm deploys directly into portfolio companies, typically using convertible notes, equity, and occasionally grant instruments within defined accelerator cohorts. It is not known to invest as a limited partner in third-party funds.
Which geographies does the firm cover?
East and West Africa constitute the primary focus regions, with selective activity in Southern Africa. The portfolio emphasis reflects the distribution of early-stage climate ventures and accelerator-ecosystem maturity across the continent.
Who are the principals behind the firm?
No named principals have been publicly identified. The firm's opaque public profile leaves the investment committee composition, key decision-makers, and governance structure unconfirmed.
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