Investor relations
Investor FAQ
The questions we are asked most often by limited partners, intermediaries and founders. If yours is not answered here, write to us directly.
- What kind of businesses does Stone Private Equity Group acquire?
- We buy control positions in profitable middle-market companies in infrastructure, industrial and agricultural sectors, typically with £10m–£75m of EBITDA and a defensible position in a niche market. Most of our investments are in Africa, with the firm headquartered in London.
- How much capital do you manage?
- Approximately £2.1 million of committed capital across our funds and co-investment vehicles, deployed since the firm was founded in 2020 by Sheron Alobwede.
- Where is Stone Private Equity Group based?
- We are based in London and operate across the African continent. Our operating partners are embedded in East, West and Southern Africa, while our firm headquarters and investment committee remain in London.
- What led the founder to focus on these sectors?
- Sheron Alobwede's background in financial services and technology shaped her approach to capital and operations. Her African roots then directed that expertise toward infrastructure, industrial and agricultural investments — the sectors she saw as the most durable drivers of long-term value across the continent.
- What is your typical investment horizon?
- We focus on building sustainable businesses and tailor each holding period to the needs of the company and its management team. We are not bound to a fixed fund-life schedule.
- Do you take minority stakes?
- Rarely. Control allows us to appoint operators, set capital allocation policy and stay disciplined through cycles. We will consider structured minority positions alongside founders who intend to sell control later.
- How do you create value after acquisition?
- Operator-led improvement: a seasoned chief executive, disciplined pricing, selective add-on acquisitions and reinvestment in capacity rather than financial engineering.
- How much leverage do you use?
- Conservatively. We size debt so a business can survive a downturn without a rescue equity round, and we do not rely on refinancings to make a return.
- Who can invest in your funds?
- Institutional investors, endowments, foundations, family offices and qualified professional investors. Nothing on this site is an offer to sell securities; any commitment is made through formal fund documentation.
- What are your reporting standards for limited partners?
- Quarterly financial and portfolio reporting, audited annual accounts, and direct access to the deal partner responsible for each platform investment.
- How do I request the investor brochure or arrange a meeting?
- Use the enquiry form in the investor brochure section, or write to inquiries@stonepe.com. A partner responds to every credible approach within a week.