Acorn Private Equity is a private equity fund manager and investment advisor focused on small and medium-sized enterprises in Sub-Saharan Africa. The fund invests USD 10 million to USD 40 million in mid-cap businesses in food production and processing, utilities, healthcare, education, building materials, consumer goods, financial services, waste management and precludes industries such as primary agriculture, mining and real estate.
    • Stages of Support

      • Idea
      • Start-up
      • Early
      • Growth
      • Mature
    • Nonfinancial support delivery mechanism

      • Mentoring
      • Direct Consulting Services
      • Peer to Peer / Network-based Support
      • Talent Placement
    • Investment Instruments

      • Equity
    • Sectors of Focus

      • Agriculture & Food
      • Education
      • Energy
      • Health
      • Manufacturing
      • Housing and community development
      • Financial services
      • Water & sanitation
      • Wholesale and retail trade