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Alterra Capital Partners is an Africa-focused private equity firm targeting upper middle market companies out of offices in Johannesburg and Lagos. The firm was established in 2020 after The Carlyle Group and Alterra’s senior leadership agreed to transition Carlyle’s Sub-Saharan Africa Fund to an independent platform.
Our investment approach is informed by key macro themes on the African continent, specifically targeting high quality assets backed by strong entrepreneurs to fully develop a growth plan that reflects a shared vision. Key pillars of our approach include:
The Alterra team consists of seasoned investment professionals with expertise across a range of industries backed by a wealth of cumulative PE experience. We are Pan-African investors with transaction expertise in over 30 countries on the continent. The team is uniquely positioned to leverage its global network combined with local African presence and market knowledge to deploy capital successfully in Africa.
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Financial Services
Access Bank is a leading full service commercial bank operating through a network of more than 600 branches and service outlets, spanning…
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TMT
Amecor is a South African designer, developer and distributor of specialized security communication equipment and infrastructure…
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Business Services
Founded in 2000, Amrod is a value-added Pan-African supplier of corporate-branded promotional products (clothing and hard…
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Natural Resources
Assala Energy is an upstream Oil & Gas company focused on mid-life and mature assets and holds one of the largest onshore oil fields…
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TMT
Founded in 1989, CMC Networks is a leading provider of enterprise connectivity solutions to global telco carriers serving end customers in…
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Agriculture
Established in 1967, ETG a diversified agri-business player with a portfolio of expertise across multiple industries, encompassing agricultural…
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Financial Services
Global Credit Ratings is Africa’s largest ratings agency covering insurance, financial institutions, corporate and public sector and…
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Industrial
J&J Africa is one of the largest integrated trucking and logistics operators on the Beira corridor. The Company has a fleet of over 1,740…
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Business Services
Established in 1951 by the SA government and privatized in 2005, NOSA is a leading provider of occupational health and safety services…
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Consumer
SMD is a South African designer, developer and distributor of branded consumer electronics. SMD operates across a range of consumer electronic…
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Industrial
Established in 1995 as Grapetek, Tessara is a global market leader in the supply of laminated SO 2 sheets to protect table grapes from…
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Retail
TiAuto is a leading retailer and wholesaler of tires, alloy wheels, batteries, and related products in South Africa. The Company…
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Natural Resources
Traxys focuses on marketing and sourcing of commodities by providing effective market access and solving complex supply chain…
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TMT
Wakanow is West Africa’s leading, full-service online travel company, providing customers with a one-stop booking portal for flights…
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