Baylis has built a best-in-class investment platform with world class compliance, investment diligence and a rigorously analytic approach. Our long-term objective is to enable the efficient financing of Africa's industrialization via the deployment of US capital, in particular, into African markets. A woman and minority owned firm, Baylis’ diverse partner team brings together an extensive experience in frontier markets private equity with unique expertise in African markets, rigorous investment analysis and a strong focus on creating impact through ESG metrics; all reinforced by strong operational skills. The firm’s maiden fund, the African Industrial & Telecommunications Growth Fund ("AITGF"), targets established companies and assets within the manufacturing, light Industrials, telecommunications and digital infrastructure sectors. The fund benefits from a pan-African geographic remit. Baylis currently has offices in New York City and Lagos, Nigeria.