XSML Capital are partners in growth for entrepreneurs in frontier markets in Africa. We provide expertise, network, and bespoke financing, geared to nurture local talent and bring durable prosperity in underserved markets.
Our vision is to create a pan-African investment firm that is the capital provider of choice for growing small and medium-sized companies (SMEs).
Filling the credit gap
SMEs are the lifeblood of economies across the world. African economies are no different. But African entrepreneurs struggle to get affordable growth capital. This withholds them from scaling their business and unleashing the full potential of their education, skills, and creativity. This impedes the continent’s economic development.
Local teams in Angola, DRC, Kenya, Uganda, and Zambia
For more than a decade, XSML (eXtra, Small, Medium, Large) has been investing in SMEs in challenging markets. Our teams in Kampala, Kinshasa, Luanda, Lusaka and Nairobi help to scale small businesses towards medium and large enterprises by providing tailored financing and expertise.
Unique market position
We provide debt, equity and mezzanine finance allowing us to customize our financing. In our markets, we are often the only investor who focuses on companies across sectors needing investments ranging from USD 300k to 10m. We keep strict ESG standards, give investees support to improve ESG implementation and focus on gender equality.
14-year track record
Since 2010, we have invested in more than 75 enterprises. With our feet firmly on the ground, we build extensive market knowledge, scout the best opportunities and stay close to our investments. This generates attractive financial returns for our investors, who are leading development banks and dedicated impact investors.
In March 2024, we launched our 4th fund, ARF IV, with a 1st close of US$ 98.7m. The new funding allows us to double our investments and impact over the coming years and follow investees into new markets.
Company Details
- Employees
- 27
- Founded
- -
- Address
- Mauritskade 63, Amsterdam,1092 Ad,netherlands
- Phone
- +31 85 273 6031
- in****@****xsml.nl
- Industry
- Investment Management
- NAICS
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Other Financial Investment ActivitiesPortfolio ManagementAll Other Financial Investment ActivitiesTrust, Fiduciary, and Custody ActivitiesMiscellaneous Financial Investment Activities
- Website
- xsmlcapital.com
- Keywords
- Frontier Emerging Markets, Private equity, SME investing, Africa, Impact investing, private credit.
- HQ
- Amsterdam
Xsml Capital Questions
Xsml Capital's helpline number is +31 85 273 6031
Xsml Capital's website is xsmlcapital.com
Xsml Capital's LinkedIn profile is https://nl.linkedin.com/company/xsml
Xsml Capital has
27 employees.
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employees at Xsml Capital.
Xsml Capital's industry is
Investment Management
Xsml Capital's top competitors are
Goodwell Investments,
The Latitude Hotels Group,
Adenia Partners,
British International Investment,
Leapfrog Investments,
Africinvest Group,
Joliba Capital,
Growth Investment Partners (Gip),
Norfund,
Amethis.
Xsml Capital's support email address is info@xsml.nl
Xsml Capital's categories are Investment Management
Xsml Capital's founding year is 2008
