ALTERRA AFRICA ACCELERATOR MANAGER
ALTERRA AFRICA ACCELERATOR MANAGER is a Series C+ fund in Africa, East Africa and Southern Africa writing $30M–$60M checks into Consumer, Healthcare, technology, telecom, logistics and retail.
Not currently making new investments (as of August 9, 2026).
- Stages
- Series C+
- Sectors
- Consumer, Healthcare, technology, telecom, logistics, retail
- Check size
- $30M–$60M
- Invests in
- Africa, East Africa, Southern Africa
- Round role
- Leads rounds
- Actively investing
- No
- Founded
- 2020
- Assets under management
- $500M
- Website
- alterracapital.com
Thesis
The fund targets investments in middle-market companies arising from positive long-term macro and demographic trends on the African continent. The firm seeks to deliver superior investment returns in a responsible and sustainable manner. Alterra focuses on technology, telecom, healthcare, logistics, consumer, and retail sectors, targeting domestic-facing companies that serve basic consumer and vital business needs. The fund focuses on growth-stage, mid-cap, EBITDA-positive companies across East Africa, Southern Africa, and pan-African opportunities. Alterra seeks significant capital appreciation through investments in high-growth companies and embeds ESG & Impact principles into the investment lifecycle to pursue sustainable growth & drive positive impact outcomes. The fund will focus on control deals but may selectively take significant minority positions.
Common questions
Does ALTERRA AFRICA ACCELERATOR MANAGER invest at the Series C+ stage?
Yes. ALTERRA AFRICA ACCELERATOR MANAGER lists Series C+ among the stages it invests in.
What check size does ALTERRA AFRICA ACCELERATOR MANAGER write?
ALTERRA AFRICA ACCELERATOR MANAGER writes $30M–$60M checks.
Where does ALTERRA AFRICA ACCELERATOR MANAGER invest?
ALTERRA AFRICA ACCELERATOR MANAGER invests in Africa, East Africa and Southern Africa.