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Catalyst Principal Partners

Nairobi-based private equity firm investing in mid-sized East African companies.

Private Equity FirmsKenya
Website
catalystprincipal.com
Founded
2009
Pricing
Closed-end fund structure with management fee and carried interest; growth and buyout equity checks
Country
Kenya
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About Catalyst Principal Partners

Catalyst Principal Partners was a Nairobi-based private equity firm founded in 2009 that invested in mid-sized companies across Eastern and Central Africa, spanning retail and consumer goods, financial services, manufacturing, and technology. The firm raised a $155 million Fund II following its $125 million debut fund, targeting investments of $7.5-22.5 million in growth-stage businesses across Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Ethiopia, Zambia, Rwanda, and the DRC.

Key features

Pros & cons

Pros

  • Strong regional East Africa expertise
  • Expanded scale and reach via Metier merger
  • Multiple successful fund closes

Cons

  • Smaller fund sizes limit large-cap deals
  • East African political/currency risk

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What size investments does Catalyst Principal Partners make?

Catalyst Fund II targets investments between $7.5 million and $22.5 million in mid-market companies across East and Central Africa.

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