Overview of Investor

Helios, founded in 2004, focuses on private investment in Africa, raising three private equity funds and taking over the Modern Africa Fund in 2004. With world-class investment skills, deep portfolio operations capability, and diverse local and global networks, Helios contributes to regional development by building profitable, value-creating, and socially responsible private enterprises. Investing capital in African businesses increases opportunity and advances economic well-being, making domestic prospects increasingly attractive. The multiplier effect of creating economic opportunity within businesses means many more lives are touched through.

Type of investor
Private Equity
Investment Instrument
Equity
Preferred investment stage
Post - Series A
Series B
Series C
Series D
Sector/s of Interest
​Transportation and storage
​Information and communication
Blockchain and Cryptocurrency
Computer programming, consultancy and related activities
Financial and insurance activities
FinTech and InsureTech
Financial service activities, except insurance and pension funding
Financial Services and Insurance
Activities auxiliary to financial service and insurance activities
Professional, scientific and technical activities
​Education
Human health and social work activities
Health Technologies
Human health activities
​Arts, entertainment and recreation
Country/s of interest
Egypt
Nigeria
Operational status
Raising and allocating funds