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Catalyst Principal Partners
Nairobi-based private equity firm investing in mid-sized East African companies.
Key facts
- Website
- catalystprincipal.com
- Founded
- 2009
- Pricing
- Closed-end fund structure with management fee and carried interest; growth and buyout equity checks
- Country
- Kenya
- Rating
- No reviews yet
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
- Focus on Eastern and Central Africa mid-market
- Raised $125M and $155M successor funds
- Merged with South Africa's Metier in 2023
- Consumer, financial services, healthcare focus
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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Frequently Asked Questions About Catalyst Principal Partners
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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