Private equity firm
Development Partners International (DPI)
Development Partners International (DPI) is a London-based private equity firm established in 2007 that specialises in investments across Africa. The firm’s strategy focuses on building a diversified pan-African portfolio by partnering with established, high-growth companies that benefit from Africa’s rapid urbanisation, expanding middle class, and digital transformation. DPI is a signatory of the UN Principles for Responsible Investment and was the first African-focused signatory of the Operating Principles for Impact Management.
Investment focus
- Sectors
- Financial servicesConsumerTechnologyTelecoms and digital infrastructureManufacturing and industrialsHealthcare
- Stages and strategies
- GrowthBuyout
- Instruments
- Equity
- Regions
- Pan-African
Funds managed
Selected portfolio and direct investments
- Kazyon Limited
Recent investments and transactions
| Date | Transaction | Type | Value | Market |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Jan 2026 | Development Partners International's (DPI) Investment in Kazyon's Operations in North Africa for USD 50 million | Private Equity | $50m | Egypt |
Sources
- Partner Researchers, accessed 14 November 2026