Singularity Investments

Singularity is a private investment company led by one of Africa’s most prominent and successful entrepreneurs, Issam Darwish, Founder, Executive Vice Chairman and CEO of IHS Towers. We look to invest in, and support, dynamic entrepreneurs and teams that lead disruptive technology, media and telecommunications companies which are building the future.

Our focus is at the early and growth stages of these businesses, where we can provide real strategic value through our network and experience to help them achieve scale. We are always excited to speak to entrepreneurs that share our excitement and passion for making an impact. Please contact one of our professionals below to see if we are the right partner for you and your team.

Investor Vision

Build portfolio companies into more competitive and profitable enterprises

Investor Funding Goals

Accelerating the growth of early-stage companies in Africa and North America

Investor Entrepreneurial Experience

Principals have grown early stage companies to a portfolio of over $1 billion in assets

Investor Technical Experience

7 years experience in local and international investments across numerous industries

Year
2014
Countries
Mali
Tanzania
South Africa
Equatorial Guinea
Cape Verde
Cameroon
The Gambia
Guinea-Bissau
Liberia
São Tomé and Príncipe
Senegal
Mauritania
Angola
Botswana
Lesotho
Namibia
Burkina Faso
Central African Republic
Chad
Comoros
Democratic Republic of the Congo
Republic of the Congo
Niger
Burundi
Djibouti
Eritrea
Madagascar
Mauritius
Benin
Sierra Leone
Togo
Eswatini
Zimbabwe
Somalia
Sudan
Uganda
Guinea
Algeria
Mozambique
Zambia
South Sudan
Sectors
Manufacturing & Industrial
Financial & FinTech
Mobility, Transport & Logistics
Capital Types
Equity
Provider Types
Private Equity
Type of Exit Sought

IPO, secondary buyout, trade sale to strategic buyers (this is rare in this part of the world)

Country / Region of Interest

Sub-Saharan Africa, North America

Time to Close Deal in Days
14
Time to Exit in Years
3
Board Seat
Yes