Helios Fairfax Partners Corporation functions as an investment holding company, strategically deploying capital into a range of assets, including public and private equity, alongside various debt instruments. The firm's investment strategy focuses predominantly on businesses based in Africa, or those with substantial commercial ties to the continent through their customer base, suppliers, or core operational activities. Established in 2016, this Toronto, Canada-headquartered entity was formerly named Fairfax Africa Holdings Corporation, adopting its present name in December 2020.