Baylis Emerging Markets

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Description

Baylis has built a best-in-class investment platform with world class compliance, investment diligence and a rigorously analytic approach. Our long-term objective is to enable the efficient financing of Africa's industrialization via the deployment of US capital, in particular, into African markets. A woman and minority owned firm, Baylis’ diverse partner team brings together an extensive experience in frontier markets private equity with unique expertise in African markets, rigorous investment analysis and a strong focus on creating impact through ESG metrics; all reinforced by strong operational skills. The firm’s maiden fund, the African Industrial & Telecommunications Growth Fund ("AITGF"), targets established companies and assets within the manufacturing, light Industrials, telecommunications and digital infrastructure sectors. The fund benefits from a pan-African geographic remit. Baylis currently has offices in New York City and Lagos, Nigeria.

AI Sector Summary

Baylis focuses on industrialization in Africa, specifically targeting growth-stage investments in manufacturing, light industrials, telecommunications, and digital infrastructure.

Location

New York, New York, United States

Industry

Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals

Investor Type

pe

Target Sectors

manufacturing, light industrials, telecommunications, digital infrastructure

Verticals

Industrial / Manufacturing

Specialities

Private Equity, Industrials & Manufacturing, Emerging Markets, Frontier Markets, African Martkets, Africa

Financials

Revenue

EBITDA

Employees

5

Founded

2015

Sectors (from search)

industrial_manufacturing,construction_infrastructure,media_entertainment · manufacturing, light industrials, telecommunications, digital infrastructure

Classify Status

Done

Prospects

7 people
NameTitleEmailChannelsStatus
Investment LeadInvestment Lead
LI
Emerging Markets SpecialistEmerging Markets Specialist
djohnson@baylisfunds.comvalid
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Managing Partner & CEOManaging Partner & CEO
LI
Anchor InvestorAnchor Investor
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Managing Partner & CIOManaging Partner & CIO
LI
AnalystAnalyst
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PartnerPartner
LI

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