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Ascent Africa

Ascent is a leading SME African private equity fund manager, supported by local advisory companies in Nairobi, Addis Ababa, and Kampala. It invests in...

Overview

Ascent is a leading SME African private equity fund manager, supported by local advisory companies in Nairobi, Addis Ababa, and Kampala. It invests in experienced and ambitious entrepreneurs seeking to grow best-in-class enterprises in Ethiopia, Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania and Rwanda. Its funds take large minority or majority equity stakes in scalable SMEs across Eastern Africa.

General information

Firm type

Private Equity

Year founded

2019

Location

Region

Africa

Country

Kenya

City

Nairobi

Corporate office

Nairobi, Kenya

Principals

David Owino

Founding Partner

David Owino

Managing Partner of Ascent Capital Advisory Services LLP

Lucas Kranck

Managing Partner at Ascent Capital Advisory Services LLP

Frequently asked questions

What strategies does Ascent Africa list?

Records show buyout, co-investment, complex situations, seed, start-up, expansion, growth, and general venture.

Where is Ascent Africa based?

The firm is based in Nairobi, Kenya.

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