Our funds

Two routes to Africa.

Private Equity

Paladin Technology Holdings

Unleashing Africa's potential.

A private equity investment holding company backing exceptional African technology businesses. We accelerate their growth, innovation and impact across Africa and abroad.

  • Mission-critical technology businesses
  • Proven, profitable and cash-generating companies
  • Igniting innovation and expanding across Africa
  • Creating value through active involvement
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Listed Equities

Paladin Africa Equity Holdings

Quality compounding, for the long term.

Invests for the long term in 12–20 of the highest-quality African public companies — strong competitive positions, compelling growth prospects, and reasonable valuations.

  • Quality African countries — diversified by geography and industry
  • High-quality, long-term compounders
  • Long-term, low-turnover approach supports compounding
  • US$ fund domiciled in Rwanda
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Investment criteria

One disciplined philosophy.

Quality

  • Strong moat and defensible IP
  • High-quality business model
  • Mission-critical product
  • High customer loyalty
  • Capable management
  • Strong fundamentals and low debt

Growth

  • Strong sales growth opportunities
  • Multi-national scaling potential, especially across Africa

Value

  • A fair, risk-adjusted valuation
  • Disciplined, patient entry

Social Impact

  • Products and services that make a positive social impact
  • A particular focus on Africa’s development needs
For investors

Why invest with us

For high-net-worth families who want long-term exposure to Africa — invested with discipline, conviction and purpose.

African growth story

Participate in a once-in-a-generation transformation — through a disciplined portfolio of quality African companies.

Unlocking greatness

Your capital helps unlock Africa's greatness — funding impactful African businesses and enabling Paladin's social impact work.

African specialists

More than 15 years of dedicated African investment and commercial expertise across key markets and sectors.

On the ground

We are from Africa, operate in Africa, and spend significant time on the ground in Africa.

Quality, low risk

We invest only in proven, profitable, market-leading companies with durable moats — never early-stage venture.

Risk managed

We manage risk through careful country selection, quality-focus, diversification, a proven investment philosophy, disciplined valuation, and active ownership.

Partner with us

Commissioned to fight for Africa's prosperity.

Whether you are a high-net-worth investor or the founder of a quality company seeking a long-term steward — we would like to hear from you.

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