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'Inside the Exit' Health Horizons: Lessons from an Impact Exit with Leapfrog Investments

'Inside the Exit' Health Horizons: Lessons from an Impact Exit with Leapfrog Investments24 sep 202547 min

<p>LeapFrog Investments recently completed its exit from Goodlife Pharmacy, East Africa’s largest retail pharmacy platform, marking a significant milestone in the region's healthcare sector. </p><p>Under LeapFrog's guidance since 2017, Goodlife expanded from 19 to 150 stores, serving over 2 million consumers annually. The acquisition by CFAO Healthcare, a subsidiary of the Toyota Group, underscores the growing confidence in Africa's healthcare market and the potential for private capital to drive impactful growth.  </p><p>In this podcast we deep dive into the vision, key obstacles to success, and lessons learnt along the momentous journey from investment to exit.   </p>