LeapFrog Investments overview
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LeapFrog's $500m commitment marks Temasek’s largest impact-fund investment
The fresh capital from Temasek will be used to anchor LeapFrog Investment’s future funds focused on Asia and Africa.
PODCAST: Leapfrog’s CEO on separating the impact investing wheat from the chaff
Fresh from raising a $700m fund in May, Leapfrog Investments’ Andy Kuper talks to Toby Mitchenall about how impact investing will evolve as more firms enter the fray.
LeapFrog raises $700m
The Ebene-based private equity investment firm wrapped up the fundraising process for its third fund above target.
LeapFrog hauls in $700m for third fund
The impact investor’s third fund is 75% larger than its predecessor and has already made five investments.
LeapFrog taps ex-Axa chief for impact leadership council – exclusive
Henri de Castries – who led the €1.4trn French insurance giant from 2000 to 2016 – will provide the firm’s board with new relationships and strategic guidance.
OpEx Awards 2018: LeapFrog Investments ensures growth for insurance broker
The portfolio company's focus on its poorer customers impressed the judges for the Editors' Award in Asia.
Impact special: Profiting with purpose
LeapFrog offers its strategic investors a safer way to get to know the emerging consumer story.
Leapfrog closes its biggest deal yet(1)
The emerging markets-focused firm sealed two transactions, including its first from an Africa-focused SMA.
LeapFrog Investments contact information
Offices
The Axis, 26 Bank Street, Cybercity, Ebene, 72201, MauritiusContacts
| Name | Job title | Location | |
|---|---|---|---|
 Ms. Ulrike Engling | Job titleChief Financial Officer | LocationJohannesburg, South Africa | Email  ------- |
| Mr. Gary Herbert | Job titleCo-Founder, Partner and Chief Operating Officer | LocationJohannesburg, South Africa | Email --------- |
| Mr. Andy Kuper | Job titleFounder and Chief Executive Officer | LocationSingapore, Singapore | Email ------ |
| Mr. Yalin Karadogan | Job titlePartner & Global Head of Investor Solutions | LocationLondon, United Kingdom | Email -------- |
LeapFrog Investments funds managed
Funds in market: 1
| Fund | Fund size | Open date | Strategy |
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Fund size ------- | Open dateJan 2024 | Strategy ----------- | |
Closed funds: 5
| Fund | Fund size | Close date | Strategy |
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Fund size ---------- | Close dateSep 2024 | Strategy --------- | |
Fund size ---------- | Close dateMay 2019 | Strategy ----- | |
Fund size ------ | Close dateNov 2016 | Strategy ------- | |
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