Henshaw Capital Partners Ltd

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Investor type

PE / VC

Founded

1995

AUM

$400 M

Location

Lagos, Lagos State, Nigeria

Investment Ticket

$10-50 m

Investment Stage

Seed Series A Series B

Region of investment

Africa
Investor profile last updated: 27 August, 2026

Profile

Henshaw Capital Partners Ltd is a private equity and venture capital firm based in Lagos, Nigeria. Founded by Barbara James, the firm focuses on developing and promoting the private equity and venture capital industry within Nigeria. Henshaw Capital Partners is unique in its dedication to raising awareness and building institutions for PE/VC finance to support the growth of Nigerian businesses. The team is composed of industry experts committed to harnessing the potential of local entrepreneurship to drive job creation and economic growth.

The firm's investment strategy centers on private equity and venture capital products and services that catalyze industry growth in Nigeria. Henshaw is actively engaged in promoting the sector among stakeholders, including institutional investors, entrepreneurs, policymakers, and fund managers. They focus primarily on private equity investments in high growth SMEs to create employment opportunities. Their financial products and solutions are tailored to foster sector-wide growth and support exponential growth businesses.

As organizers of the Nigerian National Private Equity Initiative, Henshaw Capital Partners has been influential in promoting PE/VC opportunities across various sectors in Nigeria. Notable investments include businesses that span diverse industries, although specific company names are not disclosed on their site. The firm's impact stretches across policy advocacy and investor education in Nigeria's financial landscape.

Industry

Fintech Financial Services Healthcare Services Food and Beverage Consumer Services (B2C) Business Services (B2B)

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FAQs about Henshaw Capital Partners Ltd

Henshaw Capital Partners Ltd is a venture capital and private equity firm. It backs companies at Seed, Series A and Series B, writing tickets of $10-50 m.
Henshaw Capital Partners Ltd is located in Lagos, Lagos State, Nigeria.
Henshaw Capital Partners Ltd was founded in 1995.
Henshaw Capital Partners Ltd invests in companies and startups in Fintech, Financial Services, Healthcare Services, Food and Beverage, Consumer Services (B2C), Business Services (B2B).
Henshaw Capital Partners Ltd invests in companies and startups in Africa.
Henshaw Capital Partners Ltd invests in companies and startups at Seed, Series A, Series B.
Henshaw Capital Partners Ltd usually invests $10-50 m on average.
Henshaw Capital Partners Ltd has around $400m assets under management.
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