⁄ascent Information

Ascent is an entrepreneurial investment partner focusing on Ethiopia, Kenya and Uganda. We advise the Ascent Rift Valley Fund, a $80m private equity fund. The Fund invests predominantly growth capital in companies with proven track records and significant growth potential. Ascent has local advisory presence and operationally focused teams in Ethiopia, Kenya and Uganda, making us the complimentary partner for expanding your exciting successful businesses throughout the region. Our aim is to be the investment partner of choice in Eastern Africa by establishing a strong local presence in all active markets and by developing long-term relationships with entrepreneurs. Ascent is committed to complying with all applicable laws wherever we operate. It is a core aspect of our mission that we act with integrity in all of our operations. We will not pay nor procure the payment of a bribe or unlawful fee to encourage the proper performance of a task or one which is intended or likely to compromise the integrity of another. We will not accept any payment, gift or inducement from a third party which is intended to compromise our own integrity.