Development Partners International (DPI) is a London-based private equity firm focused on investing in high-growth, impact-driven businesses across Africa. Founded in 2007, DPI has raised over USD 4 billion in capital since inception and also operates a venture capital strategy.
Deal activity increased 100% year-over-year (2 deals in the last 12 months). Average disclosed round size is $141.8M (across 11 rounds with reported amounts).
Portfolio
10
Fund Size
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Top Stage
Growth
Last 12 Mo
2
Team
Ashley Lewis
Managing Partner VC
Adefolarin Ogunsanya
Partner, Investment
Jade Del Lero Moreau
Partner, Investment
James Griffiths
Co-Head Private Equity Investment Team and Partner
Richard Bennett
Chief Operating Officer and Partner
Rose Fletcher
Chief Financial Officer and Partner
Runa Alam
Co-Founder and Chair
Ashley Lewis
Managing Partner and Head of DPI Venture Capital
Portfolio Breakdown
Stage Distribution
Sector Distribution
Investment Activity
Portfolio
| Company | Round | Amount | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
 Paymob | Series C | $35M | Sep 2026 |
 Moniepoint | Series C | $200M | Oct 2025 |
| AAlameda Healthcare | Unknown | $190M | Jul 2025 |
 Kazyon | Growth | $50M | Jan 2023 |
| MMNT Investments | Growth | $400M | Jan 2023 |
| MMNT Investments | Growth | $120M | Sep 2021 |
| MMNT Investments | Growth | $120M | Jan 2021 |
 Eaton Towers | Unknown | $350M | Jan 2015 |
| SSicam | Unknown | $56M | — |
| LLucky App | Series B | $23M | — |
| IINTERNET PROTOCOL TELECOM LIMITED | Unknown | — | — |
 Sylndr | Series A | $15.7M | — |
Top Co-Investors
Last updated: 20 October 2026