Our Approach

Investment Approach

Capital for Growth Bolstered by Integrated Support

We invest in early stage, scalable businesses with innovative management teams building inclusive cultures that spur productivity and mitigate risk. In addition to capital to fuel expansion, we provide support to our investee companies through our team as well as strategic partnerships to ensure entrepreneurs have access to the expertise, coaching, and networks needed to grow sustainably.

Let's merge our talents as we get to the top

Industry Focus

Samata prioritizes rapidly growing sectors which we believe offer significant opportunities for women in the value chain as founders, managers, customers and suppliers.

Agribusiness

Consumer Products

Financial Services

Healthcare

Technology

Geographic Focus

We currently concentrate on countries in Anglophone East and West Africa with an emphasis on Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda, Tanzania, Nigeria and Ghana.

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Impact

We will work with each of our companies to implement best practice Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) standards. In addition, our investments and the support we provide to companies will directly contribute to SDG 5 (Gender Equality), 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth) and 10 (Reduced Inequalities). Individual investments across different industry segments targeted by Samata will also impact other SDGs.

Our Portfolio

Innovating needs-based medical technologies for emerging markets.

Manufacturer and distributor of branded healthy snack foods based in Nigeria.

Cutting edge skincare and wellness company serving the news of women in Africa.

Driving the adoption of electric vehicles and renewable energy in Ghana.