Jerry Parkes On Injaro Investments Hands-On Approach to SME Growth and Sustainable Development in Africa

In this section of the interview, Jerry Parkes, CEO of Injaro Investments, discusses the company’s core investment philosophy and how it differentiates itself from other private equity and impact investing firms in Africa. Parkes explains that Injaro Investments was founded with a mission to develop the African economy and create employment opportunities by building sustainable African businesses that generate both social and economic value.

He highlights Injaro’s focus on industries that add local value and create jobs, such as healthcare, education, agribusiness, financial inclusion, manufacturing, and industrial services. For Injaro, value creation must come before value distribution—the firm identifies key areas where businesses can improve and works closely with management to implement these changes for long-term growth.

Parkes also details how Injaro goes beyond providing capital to offer hands-on operational support to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) across Africa. The firm helps companies address gaps in execution, strengthen human resources, improve productivity, and access new markets. By combining strategic investment, technical expertise, and management support, Injaro Investments ensures its portfolio companies are positioned for sustainable expansion and improved profitability—demonstrating the firm’s role as a true partner for growth in African private equity and impact investing.