Credit that builds
Africa that grows
Norvatis Investment Partners is an East Africa-focused private credit and growth capital platform providing flexible financing to established SMEs and mid-market businesses.
Sectors: financial services, healthcare, education, agriculture, manufacturing, FMCG, logistics, and clean energy.
Countries: Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda, and Ethiopia.
Norvatis Investment Partners is built to serve the most underfinanced part of East Africa’s private sector: SMEs and mid-market businesses seeking USD 500K-10M in funding.
We offer capital designed for the real operating needs of African SMEs using and a partnership approach that goes beyond financing.
Guided by an experienced team of private equity and venture capital professionals, we generate attractive risk-adjusted returns while enabling enterprises to expand, professionalize, and compete.
Our Edge
Blended Finance Ready
The Fund is structured with first-loss tranche capability, a technical assistance facility, and risk-sharing mechanisms designed to mobilise DFI and institutional capital into underserved East African markets. We are aligned with IFC Performance Standards.
Local Origination
Our on-the-ground Nairobi-based team sources proprietary deal flow from banks, DFIs, and accelerators across five East African markets. We review 80 opportunities per year and fund approximately 6 — giving us the selectivity to maintain credit quality while moving at 45–90 days from screening to disbursement.
Structured Credit Expertise
We offer bespoke financing structures traditional banks won't touch — including revenue-linked facilities, asset-backed working capital, and first-lien senior secured loans. 75% of the portfolio is in senior secured credit, with strong downside protection through collateral packages and covenant-driven underwriting.
Institutional Governance
The Fund operates with an independent Investment Committee, quarterly LP reporting, and ESG screening embedded throughout underwriting and portfolio management. Domiciled in Mauritius (FSC regulated)/Rwanda, with the Investment Manager registered in Kenya.
2X Gender Lens
Every deal requires at least two of five 2X Challenge criteria across ownership, leadership, employment, entrepreneurship, or value chain inclusion.
Active Portfolio Support
We maintain active portfolio engagement through monthly financial monitoring, an early-warning watchlist system, and hands-on operational support — designed to strengthen portfolio performance and protect downside before issues escalate.
Contact
- Nairobi, Kenya
- Mon-Fri - 08:00-19:00