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$5M-$25M
Samata Capital is a private equity investor backing scalable, sustainable businesses in emerging markets, with a focus on East and West Africa. It looks for high-growth companies led by talented entrepreneurs, especially gender-diverse teams and businesses that advance opportunities for women and promote inclusion. Typical ticket sizes are $5M-$25M. Portfolio companies receive investment capital along with financial, social, and intellectual support to help them scale.
Investment capital
Samata Capital invests in scalable, sustainable businesses.
Access to financial, social and intellectual capital
Portfolio businesses receive the financial, social and intellectual capital they need to scale.
Gender lens investing
Investing in businesses that advance opportunities for women and promote gender diversity and inclusion.
Innovation, inclusion and impact
Samata Capital intentionally invests in teams and businesses committed to innovation, inclusion and impact.
Africa's transformation
The firm focuses on high-growth businesses in East and West Africa within emerging markets.
Growth-stage companies with strong management teams and regional expansion potential
Board governance, operational improvement, management team strengthening
Confirm fund vintage and remaining capital. Review exit track record. Check governance requirements.
Applicants should clearly show how their business is scalable and sustainable, and how it advances opportunities for women or demonstrates gender diversity and inclusion in the team or model. A strong fit will also show high-growth potential and relevance to East or West African markets.
2017
Active Since
Yes
Deploying
Multiple portfolio companies