Developing a League of
Enterprise
Champions
Driving Growth Through Active Partnership
Ascent is a private equity investment fund dedicated to responsible investing in Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and to building a more sustainable and inclusive Africa. With a growing track record of consistent performance and tangible impact, Ascent continues to invest across Eastern Africa through its highly qualified and locally grounded advisory teams. These teams bring together deep entrepreneurial experience, strong investment expertise, and an understanding of the regional markets in which they operate.
Investment Approach
Combining active partnership, a disciplined approach, and a focus on high-potential SMEs, our investment philosophy targets exceptional businesses in East Africa
Investment in SME
Why invest in East Africa
Investment criteria
Our investment philosophy is built on a disciplined and selective approach. We seek to partner with exceptional businesses that meet the following core criteria.
Building Africa’s Enterprise Champions
We are committed to developing and nurturing a new generation of high-performing entrepreneurs across East Africa — enterprises that set the standard for excellence, resilience, and impact.
01
We Are Partners
We’re building Africa’s enterprise champions through partnership, openness, and shared success — a relational approach where growth is mutual and we’re in this together.
02
Relentless Pursuit
We work tirelessly for your success, with aligned goals, personal relationships, and unwavering commitment — because we’re in it for the long run.
03
League of Champions
A network of elite enterprises setting the standard — the region’s trendsetters that make people say, “Ascent must be behind this.”
04
Maximize Returns
Investment portfolio
We invest in high-growth sectors across East Africa, backing enterprises that drive innovation, impact, and sustainable returns.
Health care
FMCG
Manufacturing
Micro Finance
Our Impact Through Their Eyes
5.0
(30+) Entrepreneurs reviews
Build a better financial company with helo
Yes! you can transfer funds from international bank with automated wire by third-party verification agent banking mathod.
Yes! you can transfer funds from international bank with automated wire by third-party verification agent banking mathod.
Yes! you can transfer funds from international bank with automated wire by third-party verification agent banking mathod.
Yes! you can transfer funds from international bank with automated wire by third-party verification agent banking mathod.
Economical growth
Year experiences
Clients AROUND THE WORLD
Team Members
Meet the counsultation team
Explore our diverse case studies showcasing how our financial consultation services have enabled businesses to overcome challenges and achieve their full potential.
Aman Joey
Sr. Executive
Kamal Abraham
Junior Executive
Daniyel Joe
Marketing Leader
Halvam Alvida
Co-Ordinator
Our Impact
By supporting the growth of strong, resilient companies that create quality jobs, drive innovation, and promote good governance, Ascent delivers long-term value for its investors while improving the lives of workers, communities, and customers across the region. We believe that responsible investment and measurable impact go hand in hand in driving sustainable growth.
Our impact objectives have been established based on leveraging our investment strategy to benefit underserved stakeholders by enhancing their quality of life through:
Connect with us
Mauritius
Kenya
Ethiopia
© 2025 Ascent Capital Africa Ltd. All rights reserved.