Helios Investment Partners LLP

General contacts
Investor type

PE / VC

Founded

2004

AUM

$3 000 M

Location

London, England, United Kingdom

Investment Ticket

$100+ m

Investment Stage

Series B Late Stage (Series C+)

Region of investment

Africa

ESG Focus

Impact investor
Investor profile last updated: 31 August, 2026

Profile

Helios Investment Partners LLP is an Africa-focused private investment firm based in London. Founded in 2004, the firm has established itself as the largest of its kind on the continent, leveraging its extensive experience and strong local and global connections to generate competitive returns and positive impact. Helios is recognized as a partner of choice for both global corporates and high-potential African businesses, with a commitment to the highest ESG standards.

The firm invests across three distinct strategies: Helios Private Equity, Helios Climate, and Helios Digital Ventures. Their investment focus includes sectors that align with African megatrends, such as innovation, climate adaptation, and scalable digital solutions. Helios has raised over $3 billion in capital and operates in more than 35 African countries, emphasizing growth opportunities that also drive social and environmental impact.

Notable investments include Helios Climate - climate solutions, Helios Digital Ventures - digital champions, and Helios Private Equity - African innovation. The firm is dedicated to creating value and improving lives across Africa, supporting a more resilient and inclusive future for the continent.

Industry

Real Estate Media and Entertainment Marketing and Advertising Internet and Web Services Energy Technology AI ClimateTech HealthTech Internet of Things (IoT) CleanTech Telecommunications Fintech Financial Services Edtech Education Digital Utilities Logistics Agriculture Healthcare Services

Helios Investment Partners LLP Funds

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Region 		Size AUM Launch date
Helios Investors Fund II
Private Equity (PE)
Financial Services
Fintech
Media and Entertainment
Telecommunications
Utilities
Logistics
Series B
Late Stage (Series C+)
Africa
$5-10 m
$908 M
December 2009
Helios Investors III
Private Equity (PE)
Agriculture
Financial Services
Fintech
Healthcare Services
Telecommunications
Utilities
Series B
Late Stage (Series C+)
Africa
$5-10 m
$1100 M
August 2014

Contacts

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Wale Ayeni Managing Partner - Helios Digital Ventures
Managing Partner - Helios Digital Ventures
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Wale Ayeni Managing Partner and CEO
Managing Partner and CEO
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LinkedIn
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FAQs about Helios Investment Partners LLP

Helios Investment Partners LLP is a venture capital and private equity firm. It backs companies at Series B and Late Stage (Series C+), writing tickets of $100+ m.
Helios Investment Partners LLP is located in London, England, United Kingdom.
Helios Investment Partners LLP was founded in 2004.
Helios Investment Partners LLP invests in companies and startups in Real Estate, Media and Entertainment, Marketing and Advertising, Internet and Web Services, Energy, Technology, AI, ClimateTech, HealthTech, Internet of Things (IoT), CleanTech, Telecommunications, Fintech, Financial Services, Edtech, Education, Digital, Utilities, Logistics, Agriculture, Healthcare Services.
Helios Investment Partners LLP invests in companies and startups in Africa.
Helios Investment Partners LLP invests in companies and startups at Series B, Late Stage (Series C+).
Helios Investment Partners LLP usually invests $100+ m on average.
Helios Investment Partners LLP has around $3 000m assets under management.
Helios Investment Partners LLP last fund was created/launched in 2014-08-10
Yes, Helios Investment Partners LLP is impact investor.
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