Ascent Rift Valley Fund Ltd (the Fund) invests in enterprises in Ethiopia, Kenya and Uganda with ambitious entrepreneurs, a proven track record and significant growth potential.

The mission of the Fund is to develop and nurture a league of enterprise champions that set the bar for business standards in their respective markets.

The Fund invests in a broad range of sectors and targets transactions of USD 2-15 million. Larger transactions may also be considered together with co-investors.

The Fund is committed to complying with all applicable laws wherever they operate. It is a core aspect of their mission that they act with integrity in all of their operations.

They will not pay nor procure the payment of a bribe or unlawful fee to encourage the proper performance of a task or one which is intended or likely to compromise the integrity of another. They will not accept any payment, gift or inducement from a third party which is intended to compromise their own integrity.

They have a bold mission. Over the coming years, they are developing and nurturing a league of “enterprise champions” that sets the bar for business standards in Ethiopia, Kenya and Uganda, and the Greater Eastern Africa region.

They are investing in experienced and ambitious entrepreneurs that have the courage and drive to grow a best in class enterprise.
Investment Approach
 
As entrepreneurs themselves, they recognize that a more engaged and in-depth investment approach is mandatory in order to develop a league of enterprise champions. They are truly excited about the opportunity to dive in and partner with you on your journey.

They invest in successful, high potential entrepreneurs that have shown proof of concept, taken significant risks, pushed through the tough times and pressed on to success.

They meet face to face frequently with their investees and are always approachable and easy to talk to. They know you take a hands-on approach to your enterprise and they are committed to doing the same as they work with you. In addition to their financial investment, they are also here to answer the tough questions and help you troubleshoot and grow your enterprise to it’s fullest potential.

Their success is built upon developing lasting relationships with each investee. They are devoted to clear and frequent communication, training and empowering your management teams and leveraging their vast networks to grow your business into a “best in class” Enterprise Champion.
Expanding Opportunities
 
They have developed over 40 entrepreneurial growth investments around the world, many of which were right here in East Africa. They understand the opportunities, as well as the challenges of the entrepreneurial environment in this region.

Your scalability is extremely important to them. Their eclectic team has a unique ability to offer you new ideas and opportunities for expansion. They will evaluate all aspects of your business and help you develop plans for strategic expansion across the region.

They will work alongside you and your staff to develop strategies and systems that will help to optimize your operations as a whole. Their investment doesn’t stop at the bank. That’s just the beginning. They are here to run the full race with you, start to finish.

Ascent is committed to complying with all applicable laws wherever they operate. It is a core aspect of their mission that they act with integrity in all of their operations. They will not pay nor procure the payment of a bribe or unlawful fee to encourage the proper performance of a task or one which is intended or likely to compromise the integrity of another. They will not accept any payment, gift or inducement from a third party which is intended to compromise their own integrity.