Alterra Capital Partners is an Africa-focused private equity firm that partners with exceptional entrepreneurs and management teams to grow their businesses. Alterra targets domestic-facing companies that serve basic consumer and vital business needs. 

The Alterra Capital Partners team has over 100+ years of combined private equity experience and invested more than $2 billion of capital into 23 companies across Africa. The Alterra team has lived and worked on the continent for decades and leverages its substantial experience and deep  networks to drive the growth of its investments

Alterra Capital Partners was formed through the combination of individuals from two of the most experienced managers on the continent, Carlyle Africa and Emerging Capital Partners. The combination was driven by the respective team’s longstanding working relationship, complementary investment strategies, geographic footprints, and shared vision.

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Alterra Capital Partners

Alterra Capital Partners' headquarters in Ébène, Mauritius

Paul Maasdorp

This department focuses on establishing and nurturing strategic partnerships to drive business growth.

Partnership Development

This department focuses on managing investment portfolios and analyzing market opportunities for private equity and fund management.

This department provides strategic direction and oversight for organizational initiatives.

Alterra Capital Partners

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Alterra Capital Partners

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Teams

Partnership Development

Investment Management

Leadership

Offices

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