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Providing growth capital
By empowering entrepreneurs to scale their business, we contribute to unlocking access to essential goods and to creating jobs in underdeveloped markets.
Nairobi
Portfolio highlights
We invest in local SMEs that have the potential to develop into market leaders
Our financing and business support grows with the company (data end 2023).
US$ 149.8m
Invested
24%
Retail & wholesalers
US$ 3m
Business support
Around a quarter of our portfolio is invested in retailers and wholesalers, and around 15% in manufacturing companies. This way, we support an increase in access to basic consumer goods for the growing (urban) population and help to reduce the reliance on imports.
Investment cases
We want to work with entrepreneurs and SMEs who are driven by more than making a profit. They want to improve their services, make them affordable to more people and contribute to the development of their country.
MCS Angola powers mobile phone towers sustainably
As a service provider to mobile operators, MCS Angola saw firsthand how much diesel it took to keep networks running. The company installs sensors, smart software, and integrates solar panels and battery systems to reduce fuel use and emissions by up to 95%.
Making brands visible
In a city as dynamic as Kinshasa, visibility matters. DPXL has grown from a small workshop into a leading signage and branding company, helping businesses get noticed while creating opportunities for local talent and creative professionals.
A Hotel for business and community
Zambia is rising. Capital city Lusaka is becoming a regional hub for business and tourism. Latitude 15 Degrees Hotel is seizing the moment. “We’re not just a hotel, we’re also a hub for the local community. People come here to stay, work, connect," says general manager Dhiraj Patel.
Making a business out of school bags
School bags were the starting point. Nearly 25 years later, DT Bags supplies a wide range of products to families and businesses across Uganda. The company has grown by understanding what customers need and staying focused on what it does best. “When you stay focused, you grow,” says founder Teddy Nsereko.
Building digital print shop from scratch
Digital printing company Quick Print in Kinshasa, DRC, is growing fast. It continues to expand its capacity and invest in state-of-the art digital printing equipment. "There is nothing like this in town", says Moïse Angel, the founder.
From A&E care to fully-fledged hospital
SOS Médecins de Nuit (MDN), the healthcare clinic based in Kinshasa, is one of XSML's oldest clients. Since 2011, it has expanded its services and into other locations. "We want to make sure the majority of the population gets access to our services," says Serge Holenn, the Medical Director.