Fund vehicle
Helios Investors V
Helios Investors V is a pan-African growth equity fund that aims to invest in market-leading companies positioned to benefit from technological innovation and Africa's compelling demographic and urbanisation trends. The fund makes equity investments, primarily targeting the expansion and growth stages of high-potential businesses across Africa. Key sector focuses include digital infrastructure, financial services, technology, and tech-enabled business services (e.g., healthcare, education, logistics). The fund is domiciled in Guernsey and managed by Helios Investment Partners.
- Manager
- Helios Investors
- Vintage
- 2025
- Strategy
- Private Equity
- Target size
- $750m
- Status
- Active
Disclosed limited partners
- British International Investment (BII)
- DEG (Deutsche Investitions- und Entwicklungsgesellschaft mbH)
- European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD)
- European Investment Bank (EIB)
- International Finance Corporation (IFC)
- Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA)
- Swiss Investment Fund for Emerging Markets (SIFEM AG)
Sources
- Helios Investors official website, www.helios-investors.com. Accessed 14 November 2026.
- Partner Researchers, accessed 14 November 2026