Private equity firm
Apis Partners LLP
Apis Partners LLP is a London-based private equity asset manager that specialises in growth-stage investments at the intersection of financial services and technology. Founded in 2014, the firm operates as an ESGI-native (Environmental, Social, Governance, and Impact) investor, primarily targeting mid-market companies in global growth markets, including Africa and South Asia. Its investment strategy focuses on providing catalytic growth equity to businesses that have established product-market fit and are ready for geographic or product expansion. The firm adopts an active "hands-on" management approach, often helping portfolio companies build executive teams, structure debt capacity, and improve scalability through technological upgrades.
Investment focus
- Sectors
- Financial servicesTechnology
- Stages and strategies
- Series B+Growth
- Instruments
- EquityMezzanine
- Regions
- Pan-African, Asia
- African markets named in public materials
- Nigeria
Funds managed
Selected portfolio and direct investments
- Paymentology Limited
Recent investments and transactions
| Date | Transaction | Type | Value | Market |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 May 2026 | Apis Partners and Aspirity Partners invest in Paymentology's issuer-processor operations for USD 175 million | Private Equity | $175m | Kenya |
Sources
- Partner Researchers, accessed 14 November 2026