Alta Semper

What they do

Founded in 2015 by Afsane Jetha alongside prominent business leaders Ronald Lauder and Richard Parsons, Alta Semper focuses on democratizing access to generational health and well-being in frontier markets. The firm is known for taking majority stakes or significant minorities with a path to control in mid-cap companies, helping founder-led businesses institutionalize and scale regionally. They have built a strong reputation as one of the most active healthcare investors in Africa, with a portfolio spanning Egypt, Morocco, Kenya, and Nigeria, and are heavily backed by major Development Finance Institutions (DFIs) like the IFC and EIB.

What they look for

Alta Semper invests flexible and strategic capital in private equity opportunities across select African growth markets, with a dedicated focus on the healthcare and consumer sectors. Their mission is to build resilient, equitable, and future-proof health ecosystems that deliver meaningful outcomes for communities while generating attractive returns.

Stage

Series B+

Sectors

Healthcare, Consumer, SaaS, Edtech

Based

London, GB