A Nairobi-based impact-focused venture capital firm founded in 2007, specializing in debt financing for African businesses.
What 22 investors taught us so far in 2026: exits are the only thing that matters
The exit problem became the central topic of discussion among investors in African startups. Ido Sum compared Africa's venture capital landscape to the early stages of the US and Israel ecosystems.
AHL Venture Partners Hits $30.5M First Close for Africa Private Credit Fund
AHL Venture Partners closed $30.5 million for its AHL Africa Credit Fund I. The fund is anchored by the AHL Foundation and includes investments from three family offices.
AHL Venture Partners spent a decade doing equity in Africa. Then it chose debt.
Rosanne Whalley has been investing in Africa for 17 years, focusing on various investment types including debt. AHL Venture Partners transitioned from equity to debt investments around 2020, aiming for more sustainable financial structures.
