Tope Lawani is the Co-founder and Managing Partner of Helios Investment Partners, a leading private equity firm focused on Africa. A graduate of MIT with a dual JD/MBA from Harvard, he is a pioneer in leveraging private capital to foster economic and social development across the continent, focusing on technology, infrastructure, and sustainability.
Tope Lawani
Managing Partner at Helios Investment Partners
United Kingdom
Overview
Topics They Care About
Investing in Africa
Co-founded and leads Helios, one of the largest private equity firms exclusively dedicated to investing in and creating value for companies across the African continent.
Digital Infrastructure
He has led major investments in telecommunications and serves on the board of Helios Towers, reflecting a focus on building out Africa's essential digital and internet infrastructure.
Global Health
Actively serves on the board of The END Fund, a philanthropic initiative focused on tackling neglected tropical diseases that impact over a billion people worldwide.
Media Appearances
Invest in Success with Tope Lawani, Co‑Founder and CEO of Helios Investment Partners (YouTube). Featured in YouTube
Huge Opportunity for Private Equity in Africa – Tope Lawani, Founder of Helios Investment Partners (Bloomberg Business on Facebook). Featured in Bloomberg Business (Facebook)
Watch Private Equity and Africa: Helios Investment Partners' Tope Lawani sees growing interest (Video). Featured in Bloomberg
Work History
2004
Managing Partner at Helios Investment Partners
1996 - 2004
Principal at TPG Capital
1991 - 1992
Financial Analyst at The Walt Disney Company
Education
1993 - 1996
Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Harvard Business School
1992 - 1996
Doctor of Law (JD) from Harvard Law School
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Location : United Kingdom
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Designation : Managing Partner at Helios Investment Partners
