Company profile
Helios Towers Plc
Helios Towers Plc is a leading independent telecommunications infrastructure company founded in 2009, specializing in the ownership, operation, and leasing of telecom towers across Africa and the Middle East. Operating through a strategic "tower-sharing" business model, the company enables mobile network operators to enhance network coverage efficiently while reducing operational costs and promoting environmental sustainability through shared infrastructure solutions. With a portfolio of over 14,000 towers as of 2024, Helios Towers has established itself as a key infrastructure partner for mobile network operators in high-growth markets, delivering scalable telecommunications solutions that support the digital transformation and connectivity expansion across emerging economies in Africa and the Middle East.
- Sector
- Telecoms and digital infrastructure / Telecommunications Infrastructure
- Markets
- Madagascar, Tanzania, Malawi, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Ghana, South Africa, Republic of the Congo, Senegal
- Founded
- 2009
- Ownership
- Public
- Stage
- Large Enterprise
- Capital raised
- $442m
- Revenue
- $721m
Transactions
| Date | Transaction | Type | Value | Market |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Jul 2026 | Standard Bank invests USD 29 million in Helios Towers | Private Credit | $29m | Ghana |
Source: Partner Researchers.