A Specialist Investor in African and MENA Fintech & Payments
Imara specialises in investing and advising in the African fintech and payment sectors, supporting entrepreneurs building scalable platforms and payment rails in digital payments, mobile money and financial infrastructure. Our focus reflects our conviction that fintech is central to Africa’s economic growth and the acceleration of cashless payments across frontier markets. We combine on-the-ground regional expertise with institutional investment discipline, enabling us to identify proprietary opportunities across African and MENA fintech ecosystems.
Active investors across 10 African countries
6 African offices with local investment and advisory teams
Advised on African transactions exceeding US$4.5bn
Launched one of the earliest pan-African equity funds
Longstanding leadership in African listed equities
Our credibility is built on consistency, local presence and long-term partnerships.
Accessing Growth in African Public, Private and Venture Markets
Through Imara Asset Management, Imara Private Equity and our advisory platforms, we provide investors with access to:
