Solon Capital Partners

Solon Capital Partners Overview

Solon Capital Partners is a West-Africa focused investment manager with the slogan "Building great businesses in West Africa with a long term focus." Founded in 2010, the company pioneers a new approach to economic development and poverty reduction in the region. It operates through a permanent capital structure, allowing for long-term engagement with its companies, investors, and stakeholders.

The company's core strategy emphasizes maximizing risk-adjusted returns by adopting an "owner operator" approach to developing high-growth businesses that address the fundamental needs of underserved populations in challenging markets. Moreover, Solon Capital Partners seeks commercial returns through businesses that operate to the highest Environmental, Social, and Corporate Governance (ESG) standards, aiming to be the most aggressive drivers of impact in their respective markets.

As of September 2017, the company received a $20.00M Venture Round investment from CDC Group, signifying confidence from reputable investors in Solon Capital Partners' vision and operational model.

The company's diverse portfolio encompasses businesses in Sierra Leone, Liberia, Côte d’Ivoire, Ghana, and Uganda, operating primarily in the fields of education, conservation, transportation, real estate, and professional services. Collectively, these ventures employ over 1,100 employees and directly impact the lives of many more, with rapid growth on the horizon.

With its focus on Financial Services and its Sierra Leone headquarters, Solon Capital Partners stands as a notable force in the West African investment landscape, aligning commercial success with positive societal impact.