DEVELOPING & NURTURING
ENTERPRISE CHAMPIONS
We’re investing in experienced and ambitious entrepreneurs that have the courage and drive to grow a best in class enterprise and eventually set the bar for business standards in Ethiopia, Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania and Rwanda.
INVESTMENT APPROACH
As entrepreneurs ourselves, we recognize that an engaged and in-depth investment approach is mandatory in order to develop a league of enterprise champions. We’re truly excited about the opportunity to partner with you on your journey.
We invest in businesses that have shown proof of concept, taken significant risks, pushed through the tough times and pressed on to success.
We interact frequently with our investees and are always approachable and easy to talk to. We know you take a hands-on approach to your enterprise and we are committed to doing the same as we work with you. In addition to our financial investment, we’re also here to answer the tough questions and help you address challenges, and grow your enterprise to its fullest potential.
Our success is built upon developing lasting relationships with each investee. We are devoted to clear and frequent communication, training and empowering your management teams, and leveraging our broad networks to grow your business into a “best in class” Enterprise Champion.
EXPANDING OPPORTUNITIES
We have developed a wide range of entrepreneurial growth investments around the world, many of which were right here in East Africa. We understand the opportunities, as well as the challenges of the entrepreneurial environment in this region.
Your scalability is extremely important to us. Our eclectic team has a unique ability to offer you new ideas and opportunities for expansion. We will evaluate all aspects of your business and help you develop plans for strategic expansion across the region.
We will work alongside you and your staff to develop strategies and systems that will help to optimize your operations as a whole. Our investment doesn’t stop at the bank, that’s just the beginning. We are here to run the full race with you, start to finish.
Ascent is committed to complying with all applicable laws wherever we operate. It is a core aspect of our mission that we act with integrity in all of our operations. We will not pay nor procure the payment of a bribe or unlawful fee to encourage the proper performance of a task or one which is intended or likely to compromise the integrity of another. We will not accept any payment, gift or inducement from a third party which is intended to compromise our own integrity.
OUR MISSION
We have a bold mission. Over the coming years, we are developing and nurturing a league of “enterprise champions”
We are seasoned entrepreneurs with many endeavours under our belts in the East African region. When we invest in your enterprise, we’re not just infusing cash; we’re coming alongside you as a partner. This is a symbiotic relationship in the truest sense. We’re in this together.
When it comes to business development, we are marathoners, poised and equipped to go the distance. We know our success is fully dependent on yours. Consequently, we are passionate about ensuring the success of your business, just as we would our own.
We’re developing a “best in class” league of elite entrepreneurs and enterprises across Kenya, Uganda, Ethiopia, Tanzania and Rwanda. By doing this, we intend to raise, and in turn set a new standard for excellence in this region. These enterprises are set to exemplify excellence in African entrepreneurship.
Naturally, we are focused on maximising returns for your enterprise, and our investment. Our success is fully dependent on yours. We must be intentional and strategic at every level. As your partner, we are dedicated to helping you grow your enterprise and amplify your opportunities for success.