About Us

DevCap Investment Partners (DIP) is an impact investment firm that marries the best practices in private equity with social entrepreneurship. DIP’s foundation is on the belief that several social and economic challenges can be addressed through investments in companies that provide targeted solutions in a financially sustainable manner.

DIP seeks to partner with high growth, high impact companies in West Africa. The Firm has set up a US$100m impact investment fund (the “Fund”) to provide smart capital to small and medium businesses operating in West Africa.

Embedded in the Fund’s investment strategy is a strong commitment towards providing capital to small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with or willing to adopt high environmental & social standards and the promotion of women empowerment in line with the 2X Challenge criteria. The Fund invests in Ghana, Nigeria, Cote D’Ivoire and Senegal.

The Fund makes structured investments in scalable businesses that require expansion capital in the form of equity, convertible preference shares and convertible debt instruments.

Why Choose Us

Integrated Approach to Finance and Social Impact

Deep Industry Expertise and Experience

Commitment to Sustainable Growth and Empowerment

Integrated Approach to Finance and Social Impact

We seamlessly blend best practices in finance with a strong focus on social impact, recognizing the interconnectedness of economic success and positive societal change. Our integrated approach ensures that our investments not only generate financial returns but also contribute to the development of thriving communities.

Deep Industry Expertise and Experience

With over several years of combined experience across private equity, commercial & investment banking, and consulting, our team brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to every investment opportunity. We have a deep understanding of key sectors in West Africa and leverage our industry insights to identify and capitalize on growth opportunities.

Commitment to Sustainable Growth and Empowerment

DevCap Investment Partners is committed to promoting sustainable growth and empowerment in West Africa. We prioritize investments in businesses with sustainable business practices and adopt a gender lens approach to ensure that our investments benefit marginalized groups, particularly women. Our focus on high environmental and social standards aligns with international best practices and contributes to the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals.