• Foundation

AHL Venture Partners

The AHLCF is a $100M (USD) evergreen fund, founded in 2007 and managed by AHL Venture Partners. The AHLCF was one of the earliest impact investors in Africa; it's success helped catalyse the current wave of investing in Sub-Saharan Africa. The AHLCF was founded on the understanding that supporting the growth of innovative SME's offers the most promising pathway to strengthening local economic foundations and improving the livelihood of millions.

  • Stages of Support

    • Idea
    • Start-up
    • Early
    • Growth
    • Mature

  • Nonfinancial support delivery mechanism

    • Direct Consulting Services

  • Nonfinancial Support

    • Access to networks and partners
    • Building HR capacity
    • Business strategy and planning
    • Value / supply chain development
    • Investor matchmaking

  • Investment Instruments

    • Equity
    • Quasi-Equity
    • Debt

  • Intervention Type

    • Provide financial support to intermediaries
    • Invest Directly

  • Sectors of Focus

    • Agriculture & Food
    • Energy
    • Infrastructure / facilities development
    • Financial services

  • Stakeholder or Business Model Focus

    • Science, engineering or invention based businesses
    • Accessibility
    • Advocacy
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