Emerging Capital Partners - aVenture Asset Manager Research
Emerging Capital Partners
Operating Status: Operating
ECP, a Washington-based financial services firm, is a leading private equity manager in Africa with over $2B raised.
Location
Washington, D.C., DC, US
Founded
2000
Emerging Capital Partners (ECP) is a Pan-African private equity firm focused on growth capital investments across the African continent. With over $2 billion raised through funds and co-investment vehicles, ECP targets opportunities in various sectors throughout Africa. The firm typically engages in private equity and late-stage venture capital rounds.
ECP boasts over 20 years of investing experience in Africa, making it one of the longest-established private equity fund managers in the region. Notable portfolio companies include Zipline, a drone delivery company that has raised $250 million. The firm's leadership team, including Thomas Gibian, Hurley Doddy, Vincent Le Guennou, and Carolyn Campbell, brings extensive expertise to guide ECP's investment strategy and support portfolio companies.
Emerging Capital Partners - Portfolio Snapshot
Portfolio activity breakdown across disclosed investments and stages
Portfolio Companies2
Current Portfolio Count2
Top Investment Stages
Series E1 (100.0%)
Stage Mix
Series E 100%
Concentration shown as share of disclosed investments by stage.
