Xsml Capital

XSML Capital are partners in growth for entrepreneurs in frontier markets in Africa. We provide expertise, network, and bespoke financing, geared to nurture local talent and bring durable and fair prosperity in underserved markets. Our vision is to create a pan-African investment firm that is the capital provider of choice for growing small and medium-sized companies (SMEs). Filling the credit gap SMEs are the lifeblood of economies across the world. African economies are no different. But African entrepreneurs struggle to get affordable growth capital. This withholds them from scaling their business and unleashing the full potential of their education, skills, and creativity. This impedes the continent’s economic development. Local teams in Angola, DRC and Uganda For more than a decade, XSML (eXtra, Small, Medium, Large) has been investing in SMEs in challenging markets. Our teams in Kinshasa, Kampala and Luanda help to scale small businesses towards medium and large enterprises by providing tailored financing and expertise. Unique market position We provide debt, equity and mezzanine finance allowing us to customize our financing. In our markets, we are the only investor who focuses on companies across sectors needing investments ranging from USD 300K to 10M. We keep strict ESG standards – we give investees support to improve ESG implementation – and focus on gender equality. 12-year track record Since 2010, we have invested in more than 70 enterprises. With our feet firmly on the ground we build extensive market knowledge, scout out the best opportunities and stay close to our investments. This generates attractive returns for our investors, who are several leading development banks and dedicated impact investors. We are currently fundraising for our fourth fund and getting ready to expand into new markets!