Development Partners International overview
Stories about Development Partners International
DPI: Why digitalisation is impactful
Digital transformation can help companies grow and achieve their impact goals while contributing to Africa’s economic development, says Runa Alam at Development Partners International.
Development Partners International contact information
Offices
2nd Floor, Jubilee House, 2 Jubilee Place, London, SW3 3TQ, United KingdomContacts
| Name | Job title | Location | |
|---|---|---|---|
Key Contact Mr. Vincent Lecat | Job titleManaging Director and Head of Impact and ESG | LocationLondon, United Kingdom | Email  ---------- |
| Key ContactMr. Bassirou Niang | Job titleMD, Fundraising & Investor Coverage | LocationLondon, United Kingdom | Email ------ |
| Ms. Runa Alam | Job titleCo-Founding Partner and Chief Executive Officer | LocationLondon, United Kingdom | Email ----------- |
| Mr. Richard Bennett | Job titleChief Operating Officer | LocationLondon, United Kingdom | Email ------ |
Development Partners International funds managed
Funds in market: 4
| Fund | Fund size | Open date | Strategy |
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Fund size ----- | Open dateJun 2025 | Strategy ----------- | |
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Closed funds: 3
| Fund | Fund size | Close date | Strategy |
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Fund size ------ | Close dateOct 2021 | Strategy ---------- | |
Fund size ---------- | Close dateMar 2015 | Strategy ----- | |
Fund size ------- | Close dateDec 2009 | Strategy --------- | |
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