Gropper Investments Limited

We are an Africa-centric company that identifies and facilitates high-potential investment opportunities across the continent, working closely with local management and boards to deliver operational excellence and measurable returns.

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About Us / Who We Are

Gropper Investments Limited is an Africa-centric company with headquarters in Nairobi, Kenya and with a presence in Harare, Zimbabwe in Southern Africa and in Accra, Ghana in West Africa. Our presence within the continent and extensive connections enable us to identify and facilitate high-potential investment opportunities that offer attractive returns to equity participants or financiers. With a commitment to integrity and excellence, we ensure seamless financial operations, enabling our clients to focus on their core activities while we oversee the management of these investments together with the local management and Boards.

We have a strong team of experienced and dedicated former senior bankers who are well versed with successful execution of various objectives including facilitating growth, expansion and capital raising directly or on behalf of third party clients. Depending on the strategic intent of our investor partners or financiers, we also facilitate exit planning and execution post investment such as listing the entity, selling the investor's stake to the original founders or other interested investors or merging operations with similar entities to scale operations.

We create a valuable connection between the African continent and the world. Our passion is creating excellent partnerships, over-delivering to our clients, uplifting our team, and making our offers obvious choices to our valued clients. The foundation of our service offering is based on integrity, quality, customer satisfaction, and sustainable lasting partnerships. By giving priority to our clients, we ensure we meticulously deliver on our commitments, ensuring their satisfaction. We care about our reputation and diligently guard it at all costs.

Pipeline: We currently have a robust deal pipeline of authentic and high potential African businesses of approximately USD 649 million in transport & logistics, agri-business, REITs, infrastructure (including electric vehicles), micro-finance/banking and beauty & cosmetics sectors.

Vision & Mission

Vision

To be the most trusted and reliable service provider, known for integrity, efficiency, and exceptional client service globally. To achieve long-term and sustainable growth through outstanding partnerships in Africa and globally.

Mission

To deliver secure, timely, and transparent services that exceed our clients' expectations, fostering long-term partnerships built on trust and professionalism. We strive to be recognized internationally as a leader in excellent service delivery in our chosen areas of expertise.

Our Services

Match making

Connecting businesses with potential investors for capital, expertise or strategic partnerships.

Deal Facilitation

Leverage our expertise to guide businesses and investors negotiate & complete deals ensuring successful outcomes.

Professional Network Access

Identify and engage qualified legal, financial, operational and ESG experts to support investments and ensure compliance.

Post Investment Support

Working closely with investors, board and management teams on the required reporting, scaling operations, achieving objectives and facilitating changes in all areas, where appropriate.

Strategic Project Championing

Ensuring that key projects align with agreed strategic goals and generate the requisite revenues.

Exit Planning & Execution

After 5–7 years of investing, we assist investors with exit strategies such as listing, sale to founders or mergers to scale operations.

We are fully vested to ensure that the investments made achieve the investor's strategic intent & returns.

Leadership Team

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Ellie Chiuri

Joint Managing Director — Africa

Ellie has over 17 years of experience in financial services, having worked initially with NIC Bank Limited which became NCBA Bank Kenya Plc. He was the last Director, Corporate Banking, NIC Bank Limited and the first Director, Corporate Banking, NCBA Bank Plc, where he was responsible for Corporate Banking, Commercial Banking, Institutional Banking and Transactional Banking in Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania and Rwanda, managing assets of $2.36 Billion. He is also a Co-founder of Gropper Seafood Limited. He holds an MBA in International Business from the University of Liverpool.

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Mick Karima

Joint Managing Director — Africa

Mick has over 20 years of experience in the financial services industry across Africa, with 16 years spent with Citibank. His last role was Executive Director, Business Development at NIC Bank and thereafter NCBA Bank, Tanzania. At Citibank he held roles including Business Unit Head—Southern Africa NPCs and Corporate & Investment Banking Head in multiple African countries, closing mandates totaling $2.2 Billion. He is Founder of Moringa Properties and a founder Trustee of Innovative Development Solutions (IDS). He holds a BA in Business Studies from the University of Zimbabwe and postgraduate diplomas including from Henley Management College, UK.

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Horace Tetteh

Director

Horace has over 20 years of experience in the financial services sector having worked with PwC and Standard Chartered Bank. At Standard Chartered he was Director & Country Head of Investors and Intermediaries, providing custody services and managing Assets Under Custody (AUC) of $2.84 Billion. Prior to that he was a Consultant with PwC's Business Advisory Services. He is Director & Co-founder of Malindis Catering and holds an MBA from the University of Wales and a BSc in Business Administration from United States International University, Kenya. He is ACI qualified.

Contact Us

For your investment needs, please contact Ellie Chiuri Joint Managing Director-Africa. We're here to help you identify and facilitate high-potential investment opportunities across Africa.

Phone

+254 721 900 584
(also available on WhatsApp)

Address

Spring Valley Business Park, Block D
Lower Kabete Road, Spring Valley
Nairobi, Kenya

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