Helios Investment Partners - aVenture Asset Manager Research
Location
London, Greater London, GB
Founded
2004
Helios Investment Partners LLP, based in London, focuses on private equity investments exclusively in Africa. The firm engages in leveraged buyouts, joint ventures, seed stage venture capital, restructurings, and equity investments. Their investment rounds typically include Series A, Series B, and seed stages, with notable investments ranging from $3.6 million to $40 million.
Helios has a distinguished portfolio that includes companies like Interswitch, Nomba, and Trustco Bank. The firm is recognized for its deep expertise in African markets and has received accolades such as PEI’s Africa Firm of the Year and the GPCA Social Impact Award. Key decision-makers include Managing Director Elias Yazbeck. Helios adds value through bridging international capital and know-how to African enterprises, leveraging their extensive network and regional expertise.
Helios Investment Partners - Portfolio Snapshot
Portfolio activity breakdown across disclosed investments and stages
Portfolio Companies6
Current Portfolio Count6
Top Investment Stages
Series A2 (40.0%)
Series B2 (40.0%)
Seed1 (20.0%)
Stage Mix
Series A 40%Series B 40%Seed 20%
Concentration shown as share of disclosed investments by stage.
