Private Equity Fund
Growth Acceleration for High-Impact Businesses
Our portfolio companies benefit from more than just capital. Lithon acts as a catalyst for growth by providing access to seasoned leadership, operational expertise, and sectoral market insights. Our team’s deep understanding of local dynamics and global market trends enables us to unlock new market opportunities, both locally and internationally, ensuring long-term business expansion and resilience.
Investment Philosophy:
Return Objectives
We seek to deliver above-market financial returns while ensuring long-term value creation for investors, businesses, and communities.
Measurable Impact
Every investment is assessed against quantifiable social, environmental, and economic impact metrics, ensuring tangible, sustainable progress.
Scalability & Sustainability
We focus on high-potential businesses and projects that can be scaled efficiently and sustained over the long term, creating lasting economic and environmental benefits.
Active Participation
Our investment approach goes beyond capital investment, involving strategic guidance, operational support, and network access to drive business growth and resilience.
Aligned Values
We invest in entrepreneurs, businesses, and projects that share our commitment to ethical leadership, social responsibility, and sustainable development in Africa.
Investment Parameters:
Regional: Southern Africa
Our investments are strategically focused on Southern Africa, leveraging deep regional expertise and market insights to drive sustainable growth.
Sectors & Opportunities
Where we have grounded experience – We prioritize investments in agriculture, urban development, and renewable energy, where our specialized knowledge and track record ensure impactful and profitable outcomes.
Significant Influence (>26% interest)
We take meaningful equity stakes in portfolio companies, ensuring active involvement in strategic decision-making and long-term value creation.
Board Representation
We secure board positions
in our investments to provide governance oversight, strategic guidance, and
leadership support, enhancing both financial and operational performance.
Innovative Solutions
We invest in businesses
that drive innovation and scalability, fostering disruptive solutions that
address pressing social, economic, and environmental challenges in the region.