Building lasting African businesses

WELCOME

Welcome to Open Space Capital

Open Space Capital is a specialist private equity firm dedicated to building and preserving successful, long-lasting businesses in East Africa

We go beyond typical investment by helping companies transition from first-generation ownership to a sustainable future creating lasting value for business owners, employees, investors, and the communities they serve

HOW WE CREATE VALUE

Investment and Guidance

We provide capital and strategic advice to established, mid-sized, privately owned companies

Succession Planning

We work with owners to establish smooth transitions to new leadership, ensuring the company's legacy endures

Unlocking Potential

We leverage our expertise and network to help businesses achieve organic growth and long-term value

Owner Outcomes

We enable founders to achieve financial goals (liquidity) while preserving their company's heritage

OUR CAPABILITIES

What Do We Do and How Do We Help?

We actively seek established businesses at critical inflection points who are also looking for a value-add partner to scale the company towards the next level of growth

Providing Capital

We deploy up to $5M into each investment with the intention of granting shareholders desired liquidity and sectioning capital towards new strategic opportunities

Enabling Succession

We understand the importance of smooth transitions in leadership and offer owners clear functional governance that ensures long term continuity

Accelerating Potential

We work closely with experienced operators and stakeholders to capitalize on growth opportunities as well as initiatives to optimize operational efficiencies

WHAT MAKES US UNIQUE

Business builders focused exclusively on value generation

Team of operators and entrepreneurs

Successful experience with family business complexities

Focused on doing the right things for sellers, employees, and our investors

Investing out of committed funds

OUR APPROACH

At Open Space Capital, we provide business owners with a superior alternative to conventional liquidity pathways, with our primary emphasis on safeguarding your legacy while nurturing the growth of your business

From Sole or Family Ownership

Heavily involved and encumbered owners

Growth constrained with uncertain avenues for expansion

Minimal investment in product innovation

Lacking structured succession plans

To Professionally Managed and Expanding

Empowered management team and set of employees

Digitised operations, sales, and marketing functions

Strategic guidance from experienced industry-specific operators

Research-led and proven growth initiatives

FOCUS SECTORS

What Industries Do We Invest in?

We focus on the following key industries and themes that align with our vision