Our Impact
Impact and ESG are integral to what we do and who we are. From how we invest to how we operate as a firm, we aim to deliver growth with impact for investors, our portfolio companies, and Africa.
Our portfolio impact
Driving Impact and ESG Excellence in African Private Capital
At the heart of deploying private capital in Africa lies a deep commitment to Impact and ESG, but we take it further.
Impact is not just a consideration; it’s a core principle that drives how we create value across all our strategies. From assessment to engagement and reporting, we ensure that every portfolio company contributes meaningfully to positive social, economic and environmental outcomes.
Our approach to ESG goes beyond mitigating risks. We see ESG as a powerful catalyst for value creation, seamlessly integrating it into each portfolio company’s value creation plan to unlock sustainable growth and long-term success.

Growth with Impact 2025
For over two decades, Helios Investment Partners has built profitable, well-governed businesses across Africa, deploying over $3bn on the belief that growth drives impact, creating jobs, expanding access to essential goods and services, and supporting a more resilient, inclusive future for the continent.

Our four impact priorities
Creating value through meaningful action in four priority areas across our portfolio.
Our impact in numbers




