Rooted in our markets

Staying close to the entrepreneurs, businesses and communities we support.

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Who we are

XSML is an investment company dedicated to growing businesses in Africa's underserved markets.

With teams based in the markets where we invest, we stay close to entrepreneurs and understand the challenges they face.

Since 2010, we have supported more than 105 businesses across five African markets with financing and hands-on business support.

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Local teams. Local knowledge

One team, six offices

Our teams are based in the markets where we invest, bringing local knowledge, relationships and investment expertise to every investment.

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Staff

27

Total

11

Female

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Offices

3

Amsterdam

7

Kampala

7

Kinshasa

3

Luanda

3

Lusaka

4

Nairobi

Growing with our markets

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Growing with long-term partners