Who are we ?
PRIVATE EQUITY SUPPORT (PES), is an enterprise support advisory consulting firm, based out of Nairobi, Kenya. PES is working to successfully originate, de-risk, structure and support Early Stage Financing (SME Investment) in Sub Saharan Africa.
This is through 3 main ways
Pre Investment Support
Transaction Advisory
Post Investment Support
Impact and Sustainability - SDG
Supporting the achievement of the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) is at the core of what PES does, both at the firm level and at the client engagement level.
Our clients work across various sectors that support the achievement of SDGs; Education Sector (SDG 4 – Quality Education), Manufacturing (SDG 12 –Responsible consumption and production), Clean Energy (SDG 7 – Affordable and Clean Energy). We have provided access to finance for local early stage and SME businesses, reducing inequalities (SDG 10).
Below are the key firm level SDG’s that we support through our work.
SDG 5: Gender Equality
PES is a women founded and led Enterprise Support advisory Firm. PES focuses on supporting scalable businesses, including women-led or owned enterprises on continent.
SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth
Through our pre and post investment support services, , businesses are prepared for sustainable growth, by enhancing their understanding of how best to resource this scaling up. This creates sustainable businesses that offer long term employment and contribute to economic growth.
SDG 9: Industry Innovation and Infrastructure
PES combines business advisory services from an investor perspective with hands on portfolio company support. This makes it easier for businesses to prepare and access external capital, providing Early Stage Finance (ESF) investors with robust, de-risked pipeline.
