Ascent Capital

Ascent Capital is the exclusive advisor to the Ascent Rift Valley Fund. The fund invests into East Africa based small and mid-sized companies that have experienced double digit growth or have significant potential for future growth

Investor Vision

To develop and nurture a league of enterprise champions that set the bar for business standards in their respective markets

Investor Entrepreneurial Experience

The team has amassed many years of operational experience in starting, growing and developing companies in a wide range of industries and regions

Investor Technical Experience

Consultants and technical experts hired depending on sector needs

Services Besides Funding?

Developing or improving the corporate governance system of investee companies
• Improve financial reporting systems
• Work closely with management in developing a roadmap for revenue expansion,
cost control and possible add-on acquisitions

Year
2014
Countries
Uganda
Burundi
Djibouti
Eritrea
Madagascar
Mauritius
Seychelles
Somalia
South Sudan
Sudan
Tanzania
Sectors
Health & HealthTech
Financial & FinTech
Capital Types
Equity
Provider Types
Private Equity
Type of Exit Sought

Strategic sale, management buyout

Average IRR Sought
20
Time to Close Deal in Days
180
Minimum Investment
2.0m
Maximum Investment
15.0m
Time to Exit in Years
4