Investing in African businesses

15+ years backing local entrepreneurs

Kinshasa

Pioneer in frontier markets

Frontier markets have never lacked entrepreneurial talent. What they often lack is financing that fits. For more than 15 years, XSML has shown what's possible when capital is flexible, teams are local and support goes beyond capital.

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Local Presence

Locations world wide 1
Locations world wide 2

Investment spotlights

Enabling entrepreneurs

Upcycle | Angola

Turning waste around

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GMA | DRC

Introducing international retail standards in DRC

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Ranchers Finest | Uganda

Building a household name

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Backing the businesses
driving Africa's growth

Since 2010

100+
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Businesses

USD 250m+
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Capital invested

11,800+
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Jobs supported

"XSML combines a unique geographic focus with the expertise and local presence needed to reach hard-to-access frontier markets."

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