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Our People

A team of investors, operators, and ecosystem builders with deep roots across Africa and its global Diaspora.

Investment Team

Portrait of Bola Adesanya, Managing Partner

Bola Adesanya

Managing Partner

Former Goldman Sachs VP and early Andela investor. 15+ years in African capital markets. MBA from Wharton, BS Engineering from MIT.

Portrait of Modupe Kadiri, General Partner

Modupe Kadiri

General Partner

Former McKinsey engagement manager. Led Jumia's West Africa expansion. Served on boards of 3 portfolio unicorns. MBA from Stanford GSB.

Portrait of Chidi Okafor, Partner

Chidi Okafor

Partner

Former CTO at a Y Combinator-backed startup. 10 years building fintech products across Africa. CS degree from Carnegie Mellon. Technical due diligence lead.

Portrait of Amara Diallo, Principal

Amara Diallo

Principal

Former IFC investment officer covering West Africa. Built deal pipeline across 8 markets. Leads climate and health tech verticals. MBA from Columbia Business School.

Portrait of David Mensah, VP of Platform

David Mensah

VP, Platform

Runs portfolio operations, Founder Perks, and EIR program. Former Head of Growth at a Series C marketplace. Connects founders to 200+ operator network.

Advisors & Venture Partners

Industry leaders who extend our reach and deepen our expertise.

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Ngozi Kalu

Former Partner, TLcom Capital

Enterprise SaaS advisor

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James Acheson

Former MD, JP Morgan Africa

Financial services & regulation

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Fatima Osei

CEO, HealthHub (acquired)

Health tech & telemedicine

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Kwame Mensah-Bonsu

GP, Founders Fund

US venture, LP relationships