History
XSML was founded in 2008. The managing partners have an extensive background in emerging markets in the areas of asset management, corporate and development banking and corporate restructuring. Our experience have shown that demand for finance from small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) remains largely untapped despite increased interest in emerging markets from international investors. XSML bridges this gap between the international investors and the SMEs in
emerging markets.
In November 2010, XSML established its first fund under management, the Central Africa SME Fund, which invests in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Central African Republic. The fund focuses on providing private equity finance and management expertise to SMEs in these two frontier markets where there is no or limited finance available.
Investment Policy
XSML believes that growing a small business into a medium and large business in emerging markets generates superior returns for its investors over time. XSML realises that providing capital alone is insufficient; SMEs need expertise and guidance to achieve sustainable growth. It is XSML’s commitment to support these SMEs in their development that is critical in enabling them to achieve their growth potential.
The giraffe is symbolic of our philosophy. The tallest animal in the world, the giraffe is able to scan the distance to ascertain risks from afar and its height advantage also enables the giraffe to reach the best leaves on the trees. Like the giraffe, XSML believes in its ability to seek out the best opportunities in these risky markets.
XSML was founded in 2008. The managing partners have an extensive background in emerging markets in the areas of asset management, corporate and development banking and corporate restructuring. Our experience have shown that demand for finance from small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) remains largely untapped despite increased interest in emerging markets from international investors. XSML bridges this gap between the international investors and the SMEs in
emerging markets.
In November 2010, XSML established its first fund under management, the Central Africa SME Fund, which invests in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Central African Republic. The fund focuses on providing private equity finance and management expertise to SMEs in these two frontier markets where there is no or limited finance available.
Investment Policy
XSML believes that growing a small business into a medium and large business in emerging markets generates superior returns for its investors over time. XSML realises that providing capital alone is insufficient; SMEs need expertise and guidance to achieve sustainable growth. It is XSML’s commitment to support these SMEs in their development that is critical in enabling them to achieve their growth potential.
The giraffe is symbolic of our philosophy. The tallest animal in the world, the giraffe is able to scan the distance to ascertain risks from afar and its height advantage also enables the giraffe to reach the best leaves on the trees. Like the giraffe, XSML believes in its ability to seek out the best opportunities in these risky markets.