Transforming Africa Through Strategic Investment

For over a decade, Zeptir Capital has empowered SMEs across the continent. Today, we invest in the sectors shaping Africa’s future—driving innovation, strengthening industries, and unlocking sustainable growth.

A pan-African investment firm committed to accelerating the continent’s development.

Who We Are

Zeptir Capital began over a decade ago with a mission to help African SMEs grow. Today, that mission has evolved. Rising now stands as a forward-looking investment firm dedicated to transforming Africa’s future through strategic investments that strengthen economies and unlock opportunity.

What Drives Us

We believe that Africa’s transformation will be led by African businesses—innovators, builders, and creators who understand the continent’s unique challenges and possibilities.

Our Story

From our roots in business advisory to our evolution into a full-scale investment firm, our journey has been shaped by hands-on experience and a deep belief in Africa’s potential. Zeptir Capital has supported thousands of entrepreneurs, giving us a rare understanding of the continent’s business landscape. This foundation fuels our investment philosophy today.

What We Invest In

We focus on high-impact sectors that have the potential to advance Africa:

Agriculture & Agritech
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Technology & Digital Infrastructure
Energy & Sustainability
Manufacturing & Industrialization
Logistics & Mobility

How We Invest

1. Insight-Driven Investment

With over 10 years of SME support experience, we understand Africa’s ground realities—and invest with intelligence, not assumptions.

2. Growth-Stage & Expansion Focus

We back companies with proven traction, strong leadership, and clear potential for scale.

3. Partnership Over Capital

Our role goes beyond funding. We provide strategic advisory, operational support, talent development, and access to networks.

4. Long-Term Orientation

We invest with a generational mindset—building institutions that can outlast cycles.

5. Responsible, Impact-Led Strategy

We prioritize investments that deliver strong returns while improving lives, industries, and ecosystems.

Why Choose Us

A Decade of Proven Impact

With over ten years of supporting businesses across Africa, Zeptir Capital has developed a rare understanding of the continent’s evolving opportunities and challenges. Our track record equips us to invest with clarity, confidence, and long-term perspective.

Focus on High-Potential Sectors

Our work is intentionally centered around the sectors that will define Africa’s progress—agriculture, manufacturing, healthcare, technology, clean energy, and logistics. By focusing on these areas, we ensure our capital contributes directly to continental development.

Deep Local Understanding with Global Standards

We combine intimate knowledge of African markets with international investment discipline. This balance allows us to navigate local realities while maintaining global best practices in governance, strategy, and execution.

Hands-On Strategic Partnership

We do far more than deploy capital. Zeptir Capital becomes a true partner to founders and operators, offering strategic guidance, operational support, access to networks, and the expertise needed to unlock growth. We invest in people as much as we invest in businesses.

Purpose-Driven, Impact-Led

Zeptir Capital is driven by a mission to create meaningful change. We invest in ways that foster employment, strengthen industries, empower communities, and build long-term economic resilience. Every investment is tied to Africa’s broader transformation story.

A Strong Continental and Global Network

Over the years, we have built a powerful ecosystem of entrepreneurs, technical experts, advisors, development partners, and global investors. This network strengthens our ability to accelerate the growth and resilience of every business we support.

Partner With Us

Are you’re a founder, investor, or institution? Zeptir Capital is committed to building strategic partnerships that create lasting value.