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Talanton Advisors
Talanton Advisors is a faith-driven impact investor targeting growth-stage businesses ($500K–$15M revenue) in Sub-Saharan Africa through debt and equity funds.
Talanton Advisors
Talanton Advisors is an SEC-registered investment adviser since 2019. The firm is registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
General information
Firm type
Impact Investment Manager
Year founded
2018
Location
Region
North America
Country
United States
City
Newtown Square
Corporate office
Newtown Square, PA, United States
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
What investment strategies does Talanton Advisors use?
Talanton runs two funds: the Impact Fund, an evergreen vehicle that follows a debt-led strategy, and the Momentum Fund, a conventional private equity fund targeting 9–11 companies, including 4–6 from the Impact Fund portfolio (per firm website, February 2026).
Where does Talanton Advisors invest geographically?
Talanton focuses exclusively on Sub-Saharan Africa, with a particular emphasis on East Africa. The firm's portfolio companies are mid-size businesses serving local markets across the region (per firm website, February 2026).
How does Talanton Advisors define impact?
Talanton uses a triple bottom line framework measuring financial returns, social impact via job creation, and spiritual outcomes. As of February 2026, the firm reported over 148,500 jobs impacted (per firm website, February 2026).
Who can invest in Talanton Advisors' funds?
Talanton's funds are available on the Schwab and Fidelity platforms, and are marketed to faith-driven individual and institutional investors. The firm does not disclose a minimum investment amount (per firm website, February 2026).
What is the 'missing middle' concept Talanton Advisors refers to?
The 'missing middle' describes businesses with $500K–$15M in revenue that are too large for microfinance but too small for traditional banking. Talanton targets this gap, where the firm says capital shortage meets high growth potential (per firm website, February 2026).
Does Talanton Advisors disclose its AUM?
Talanton does not publicly disclose AUM. The firm reports $57.7 million in committed capital across its two funds as of February 2026 (per firm website, February 2026).
What types of companies does Talanton Advisors typically invest in?
Talanton targets growth-stage businesses with $500K–$15M in revenue operating in Sub-Saharan Africa, with a focus on sectors that generate significant employment, such as agribusiness, financial services, and light manufacturing (per firm website, February 2026).
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