About Us
Ascent Africa
Investing in Growth, Empowering SMEs in East Africa
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We invest in ambitious and experienced entrepreneurs
Ascent is a private equity firm dedicated to building a league of enterprise champions across Ethiopia, Kenya, Uganda, and the greater East African region. With USD 207m in funds raised and 17 investments across diverse sectors, we are more than investors—we are relentless partners. Our approach is deeply engaged and personal, working shoulder-to-shoulder with portfolio companies to optimize operations, drive growth, and maximize returns. Through our four regional offices and team of 17 diverse professionals, we are committed to setting the region’s highest business standards and creating a legacy of transformative success.
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Funds Raised Across Two Funds
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representative offices in Ethiopia, Kenya, Uganda, Mauritius
To build a league of enterprise champions
Our mission is to build a league of enterprise champions across Ethiopia, Kenya, Uganda, and the wider Eastern African region, fostering innovation, leadership, and sustainable growth. We envision nurturing and empowering these champions to set the benchmark for business excellence and integrity, driving economic transformation and raising business standards throughout the region.
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We Are Partners
- We believe in building symbiotic, mutually beneficial relationships.
- We foster open and transparent communication at every stage
- Our approach is personal, approachable, and human-centered
- We value genuine, relationship-driven business connections
- We’re in this together — your success is our shared mission
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Relentless Pursuit
- We are fully committed to making your business thrive
- Your goals are our goals — we succeed together.
- We build genuine, engaged, and lasting business relationships
- We work tirelessly on your behalf because your success truly matters to us
- We believe in shared vision and mutual achievement
- We are in it for the long run — dedicated, resilient, and unwavering to the very end
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League of Champions
- Bringing together the best of the best in the region
- People in the region may say, “Here is a really amazing business. I wonder if Ascent was involved in that.”
- This is the group of the most elite enterprises in the region
- These guys are setting the standard
- These are the trendsetters, setting the standard
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Maximize Returns
- Guiding and equipping
- Optimizing operations
- Strategizing
- HR Development
- Marketing development
Brand Mantra
We provide entrepreneurial capital for growing enterprises in Ethiopia, Kenya, Uganda and the greater Eastern African Region
ARVF I Launch
2000
Fanisi Fund Takeover
JUN
2000
ARVF II First Close
DEC
2000
ARVF II Final Close
JUN
2000
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