Cygnum Capital
Overview
Cygnum Capital is an investment banking and asset management firm that specializes in tailored and innovative financial solutions across frontier and emerging markets globally, with a particular focus on Africa.
Investments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spiro | Feb 2026 | Debt | Co-investor |
| Ignite Energy Access | Feb 2026 | Debt | Co-investor |
| BioLite | Nov 2022 | Debt | Co-investor |
| Ampersand | Jan 2024 | VC Round | Co-investor |
| Odyssey Energy Solutions | Sep 2026 | Debt | Co-investor |
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Key People
Laurène Aigrain
Managing Director
Divya Samtani
Director
Sector & Stage Mix
Industry, funding stage, and valuation band breakdowns.
FAQ
Where is Cygnum Capital based?
Cygnum Capital is headquartered in London, United Kingdom.
When was Cygnum Capital founded?
Cygnum Capital was founded in 2008.
How many portfolio companies does Cygnum Capital have?
Cygnum Capital has 13 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.
What are some companies in Cygnum Capital's portfolio?
Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include Spiro, Ignite Energy Access, BioLite, Ampersand, Odyssey Energy Solutions.
What was Cygnum Capital's most recent investment shown here?
Cygnum Capital's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in Odyssey Energy Solutions in 2026.
What sectors does Cygnum Capital focus on?
Cygnum Capital focuses on Consumer & Commerce, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Energy & Sustainability, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Energy & Sustainability, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Energy & Sustainability, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Energy & Sustainability, Consumer & Commerce, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Energy & Sustainability, Telecommunications & Networking, Energy & Sustainability, Energy & Sustainability, Energy & Sustainability, FinTech, Energy & Sustainability, FinTech, Energy & Sustainability, FinTech, Energy & Sustainability, FinTech, Energy & Sustainability.
What company stages does Cygnum Capital focus on?
Stage focus information for Cygnum Capital is not publicly available.
What is Cygnum Capital's AUM?
Cygnum Capital's assets under management are estimated between $1.1B and $1.1B.