TLcom

"The success of others

TLcom is dedicated to the success of entrepreneurs and investors. Success in technology ventures is created by teams of exceptional people working inside and around a company, focused on delivering on an ambitious, market driven business vision. We look for entrepreneurs with the ability to identify an innovative solution to a relevant need, and the humility to recognize the need to align multiple contributions in order to achieve tangible results. TLcom works for the success of the entrepreneur by providing, in addition to finance, deep company building expertise based on the experience and breadth of skills within our team. By combining the relevant mix of technology, strategy and finance skills, we can help the best entrepreneurs create superior execution and a long-term competitive advantage.

Investors’ returns are pursued by backing superior entrepreneurs targeting relevant market opportunities, and helping them build companies whose value is recognized and ultimately monetized by other industry players and capital markets.

About us

TLcom Capital LLP is a London and Nairobi based venture capital firm investing since 1999 in Telecom, Media and Technology (TMT) companies across Europe and Israel expanding to Sub Saharan Africa (SSA). TLcom currently manages total commitments of approximately €200 million in these sectors via a series of dedicated investment vehicles, including the TLcom I and TLcom II primary funds and other technology portfolios acquired on the secondary market. TLcom delivers equity capital as part of a larger strategic and operational support to entrepreneurs, leveraging a senior team of business building investment professionals combining global industry expertise with local transaction and management experience.

TLcom is now launching the TLcom TIDE (Technology and Innovation for Developing Economies) Africa Fund, focusing on fast growth scalable companies leveraging largely existing technologies and innovative business models to accelerate access to severely underserved core verticals enjoying exploding demand, such as financial and business services, commerce and energy.

TLcom Capital LLP is FCA registered and is a member of EMPEA..."

 http://www.tlcom.co.uk/index.php

Swicorp

"Swicorp initiated its private equity activities in 2004 to leverage its long-standing network of relationships in the MENA region and capitalise on the wide range of attractive investment opportunities in one of the world's most exciting emerging markets.

Since 2005, over USD 1 billion has been raised for Swicorp private equity funds, primarily from investors based in the Middle East. In 2011, our investors base widened to include Development Finance Institutions, such as the International Finance Corporation, the European Investment Bank and Proparco, that wish to support the economic development of the region post 'Arab Spring'.  Swicorp currently has two active investment programmes with distinct sector focus.

Sectors: consumer goods & retail, consumer services, light industrials and healthcare
Scope: Middle East and North Africa

Sectors: Energy and energy intensive industries, oil & gas, petrochemicals and infrastructure
Scope: Middle East and North Africa

In addition to the two franchises, Swicorp has established in 2012 a Co-Investment Platform that leverages on Swicorp's regional network and on-the-ground presence in Saudi Arabia to identify investment opportunities that will be presented to like-minded investors on a deal-by-deal basis. In order to fully align interests, Swicorp will commit its own capital alongside that of co-investors for each individual transaction.

Swicorp's private equity activities provide:

• Comprehensive regional and sector coverage
• Over 20 seasoned professionals with on the ground presence in target markets
• Access to Swicorp's longstanding network and investment experience in the MENA region and beyond...

 http://www.swicorp.com/en/private-equity/overview.html

Swedfund

"Swedfund specialises in complex, high-risk investment environments. As an investment company, we have more than 30 years of experience in emerging markets and an extensive international network.

Risk capital and financial support

Swedfund offers equity, loans and expertise for investments in Africa, Asia, Latin America and Eastern Europe. We cooperate with strategic partners that are looking to start up or expand their business in a new market. The partner must be willing to take operational control and to share the financial risk with Swedfund. All investment decisions are made in a professional, businesslike manner.

Swedfund also offers financial support to small and medium-sized Swedish enterprises in the form of depreciation loans for investment in knowledge transfer and equipment. The project must be based on long-term commercial cooperation between the Swedish enterprise and a company in the target country.

At a later stage or as part of a larger investment, a well-conducted project with financial support can serve as a gateway to investment financing from Swedfund.

Our competence

At present, we have 26 employees working with risk capital investments and financial support. We are familiar with local business practices and have well-established contacts with the companies, organisations and public agencies of the countries in which we invest.

Our legal counsel specialise in international business law. They participate throughout the investment cycle and have extensive experience in drawing up contracts and providing ongoing assistance...."

 http://www.swedfund.se/en/

Soros Economic Development Fund

"About Us

Mission Statement

The Soros Economic Development Fund (SEDF) supports economic development in post-conflict countries and in nations transitioning to democracy. We promote economic opportunities and access to information, products and services for underserved populations. We invest in sustainable businesses or initiatives that strive to alleviate poverty by creating jobs and revitalizing deteriorating communities. SEDF is a nonprofit private foundation that is part of the Open Society Foundations, a network of charitable foundations created by investor and philanthropist George Soros.  Established in 1997, SEDF has over $200 million in investment capital and employs 15 people in New York, Budapest, Freetown, Johannesburg and Nairobi.

Investment Criteria

Investments amounts range between $500K and $10 million. SEDF is dedicated to helping talented management teams and entrepreneurs build value in their companies. We focus on ambitious projects that:

• Are Innovative – Each project should create, deliver or provide access to information, goods or services that address a critical need for the underserved populations in our strategic and geographic focus areas;
• Generate Multiple Social Benefits – Each project must create jobs, increase the incomes of an underserved population and / or promote community development;
• Demonstrate Sustainability and Profitability – Each project must show the potential for financial sustainability and eventual profitability within a five- to seven-year period, including the ability to cover operating expenses with operating revenues;
• Involve Strong Local Management – We look for strong locally based management teams that have relevant experience, proven success and clear leadership in their chosen field; and
• Meet the Internal Revenue Services’ Program-Related Investment Criteria...."

 http://sedfny.org/about-us.html

Siguler Guff

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Siguler Guff & Company is a multi-strategy private equity investment firm which, together with its affiliates, has over $10 billion of assets under management. Founded in 1991 within PaineWebber, Siguler Guff became an independent firm in 1995. Its clients include corporate and public employee benefit plans, endowments, foundations, government agencies, financial institutions, family offices and high net worth individuals.

Siguler Guff manages and co-manages several direct investment private equity funds and multi-manager funds, each targeted at carefully defined areas of market inefficiency. The Firm also provides discretionary private equity advisory services through Siguler Guff Advisers, a federally registered investment advisor...."

 

http://www.sigulerguff.com/ 

 

Swiss Investment Fund for Emerging Markets (Obviam)

Swiss Investment Fund for Emerging Markets

The Swiss Investment Fund for Emerging Markets (SIFEM) is the Swiss Development Finance Institution (DFI). It provides long-term finance to private equity funds and financial institutions in emerging markets. SIFEM's primary focus is on institutions investing in the small and medium enterprise (SME) sector. On a selective basis, SIFEM also invests in microfinance. SIFEM's investment philosophy is guided by the belief that investing in commercially viable emerging market SMEs can provide investors risk adjusted returns, as well as generate sustainable, long-term development effects in local communities. SIFEM  is fully owned by the Swiss Confederation and managed by Obviam, a privately owned management advisory group.

SIFEM exclusively focuses on developing and transition economies. It only invests in countries whose GNI per capita is below the World Bank's IBRD graduation threshold (adapted regularly, USD 7,115 per capita as of 2013). The partner countries of the Swiss Development Cooperation are treated with priority. Roll over to the map below to see a list of SIFEM's priority countries per region. At least 60% of SIFEM's investment volume in any year must be allocated to these priority countries. In cases of regional or global funds, the geographical criteria is fulfilled if at least 50% of fund or financial institution investment is made in the priority countries...."

http://www.sifem.ch/

Sango Capital Management

http://www.sangocapitalmanagement.com/