EMERGING CAPITAL PARTNERS
EMERGING CAPITAL PARTNERS is a Series C+ and private-equity fund in the US, africa, west-africa, east-africa and united-kingdom writing $10M–$50M checks into Developer Tools, Fintech, consumer-goods, telecommunications, renewable-energy, solar and wind.
- Stages
- Series C+, private-equity
- Sectors
- Developer Tools, Fintech, consumer-goods, telecommunications, renewable-energy, solar, wind
- Check size
- $10M–$50M
- Invests in
- US-wide, africa, west-africa, east-africa, united-kingdom
- Round role
- Leads rounds
- Actively investing
- Yes
- Founded
- 2000
- Assets under management
- $1.06B
- Website
- ecpinvestments.com
Thesis
Emerging Capital Partners (ECP) is a Pan-African private equity firm founded in 2000, specializing in high-growth businesses across Africa. Their strategy targets companies benefiting from long-term demographic and economic shifts, with a focus on sectors like consumer goods, financial services, telecommunications, and infrastructure. More recently, they have expanded into renewable energy (solar and wind) in Africa, the US, and the UK. ECP primarily engages in growth capital investing and Private Equity/Post-IPO Equity rounds, often taking a lead investor role. They are committed to responsible investment, adhering to UNPRI principles since 2010. ECP has raised over $2 billion, with specific funds like ECP Africa Fund III closing at $613 million and Fund II at $523 million. As of March 31, 2025, AUM was reported at over $1 billion. Typical deal sizes range from $10-50 million. ECP has offices in Abidjan, Nairobi, and Johannesburg, with headquarters in Washington D.C.
Common questions
Does EMERGING CAPITAL PARTNERS invest at the Series C+ stage?
Yes. EMERGING CAPITAL PARTNERS lists Series C+ and private-equity among the stages it invests in.
What check size does EMERGING CAPITAL PARTNERS write?
EMERGING CAPITAL PARTNERS writes $10M–$50M checks.
Where does EMERGING CAPITAL PARTNERS invest?
EMERGING CAPITAL PARTNERS invests in the US, africa, west-africa, east-africa and united-kingdom.