Nairobi-based Ascent Capital is a private equity firm that specialises in growth investments in small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in East Africa. Ascent focuses on improving operational efficiencies in consumer driven sectors such the agribusiness, FMCG, financial services, manufacturing, medical services, information technology, energy, and telecommunications sectors.
Ascent Rift Valley Fund I is the firm’s maiden fund. The fund aims to provide growth capital to small and medium-sized enterprises in Ethiopia, Uganda and Kenya.
Ascent Rift Valley Fund I is the firm’s maiden fund. The fund aims to provide growth capital to small and medium-sized enterprises in Ethiopia, Uganda and Kenya.
Location: Ethiopia, Addis Ababa
Investors 2
| Date | Name | Website |
| - | British In... | bii.co.uk |
| - | Lightrock | lightrock.... |
Mentions in press and media 2
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| 18.05.2021 | CDC invests in the first close of Ascent Rift Valley Fund II | African private equity fund manager Ascent today announced the first rolling close of its Ascent Rift Valley Fund II (ARVF II) at more than USD 100 million, significantly exceeding its initial target of USD 80 million. The final close of AR... |
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