Centum Investment Company Plc

Centum Investment Company Plc is East Africa's leading investment holding company, incorporated in 1967 and headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya. The company operates as a private equity and secondary investment firm specializing in middle market and emerging growth investments across diverse sectors including consumer goods, agriculture, education, healthcare, energy, financial services, technology, real estate, and manufacturing.

Centum makes both direct and fund-of-fund investments, typically targeting companies with minimum enterprise values of $10 million and EBITDA exceeding $5 million. The firm seeks to acquire controlling, majority, and significant minority stakes in portfolio companies, primarily serving the domestic and East African markets. Centum manages a diversified portfolio spanning private equity, real estate development, and marketable securities, with a strong commitment to strategic value creation and profitable exits.

Listed on both the Nairobi Securities Exchange and Uganda Securities Exchange, Centum has established itself as a market leader in investment management. As of March 31, 2024, the company reported total assets of KES 48.08 billion and a net asset value of KES 41.04 billion. The company is recognized for its robust governance framework, expert management team, and focus on high-growth sectors, positioning it as a preferred investment partner across East Africa.