Press release26 Feb 2026
DPI announces CEO succession
Sofiane Lahmar succeeds Runa Alam as CEO; Runa becomes Chair.
DPI · 2007 — 2027
20 years of building Africa's champions.
Many individual investments, one continent of opportunity. We back people, businesses and ideas for a more prosperous Africa.
The scale of impact
Individual points, a collective whole.
Two decades of partnership with management teams across the continent.
$0bn+
Capital raised since inception
Commercial funds raised and advised
0
Years investing in Africa
2007 — 2027
0+
Professionals
Including 10 partners
0+
Years' combined experience
Investing in Africa
Source: dpi-llp.com, October 2026. Figures subject to Compliance verification.
Investment footprint
Connected across the continent.
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20 years of success
Years of building Africa's champions, 2007 — 2027.
Miles Morland and Runa Alam found Development Partners International. ADP I launches in November.
The first African Development Partners fund completes its final close.
The second fund launches in May as ADP I invests in CAL Bank, Touax Africa and Food Concepts.
ADP II completes its final close and invests in Eaton Towers.
DPI develops DPIMS, integrating impact and ESG using the UN SDG taxonomy. ADP III becomes the first 2X Challenge Flagship fund.
ADP III invests in Kazyon, COFINA and Ukheshe.
ADP III invests in Moniepoint, and ADP II executes the IPO of CMGP in Casablanca.
DPI launches DPI VC and takes over advising the Nclude Fund. ADP IV launches.
ADP IV invests in Kazyon and Alameda. Sofiane Lahmar succeeds Runa Alam as CEO.
DPI marks 20 years of building Africa's champions.
Our portfolio
Local businesses, continental impact.
Selected companies we partner with across the continent.
Egypt
Alameda Healthcare
Egypt's leading private healthcare group, expanding across the GCC.
Nigeria
Moniepoint
Digital payments, banking and business tools for millions of businesses.
Egypt
Kazyon
A leading grocery retailer serving millions of customers.
Pan-African
Solevo
A leading African distributor of specialty chemicals and agri-inputs.
West Africa
COFINA
Financing for small businesses and entrepreneurs.
Pan-African
Pan African Towers
Shared telecommunications infrastructure across the continent.
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Our people
A team that reflects the continent.
More than 45 professionals, including 10 partners, with over 165 years' combined experience investing in Africa.
Featured
News from across DPI.
Press release19 Feb 2026
DPI completes $190 million investment into Egypt's Alameda Healthcare
Funding international expansion across the GCC.
Venture capital15 Apr 2025
DPI launches DPI Venture Capital and takes over advising the Nclude Fund
A fintech-focused venture capital fund in Egypt.
Press release18 Dec 2024
CMGP Group completes IPO on the Casablanca Stock Exchange
Raising c.$110m and exceeding a $340m post-money valuation.
Insights12 Feb 2024
Principles of Responsible Investment 2023 Assessment
DPI's results in the PRI assessment.
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In their words
Sofiane Lahmar
Chief Executive Officer and Partner · Source
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Runa is a true pioneer in African investing. Her vision and leadership have been instrumental in building the firm into a leader in African private equity.