Our investment in OmniRetail Technology Limited was spotlighted in Africa Private Equity News as one of five private capital transactions in Nigeria. In collaboration with our longstanding partner, Goodwell Investments , we invested in OmniRetail to support its mission to digitise sub-Saharan Africa’s informal supply chain. OmniRetail’s innovative B2B e-commerce platform is transforming the region's supply chain, providing much-needed digital infrastructure to support the backbone of Africa’s commerce. This investment reflects our commitment to backing businesses that create lasting impact and inclusive growth across Africa. We are excited to see the continued impact of our partnership with Goodwell! Read more here: https://lnkd.in/e9hETzgi #InclusiveGrowth #PrivateEquity #DigitalTransformation #ImpactInvesting #AlitheiaCapital #development Yewande Adewusi Doubra Eghaghe, CFA Lionel Adabayeri Fajemisin, CFA Nnamdi Aguh Oti Ilentamhen, CPA Moyosore Babalola Oluwakemi M. Olajide Peter Justin Akpan, CFA, ACA Damilola Adeyeye Tori Abiola ETK Group #Africa #ImpactInvesting #SustainableFuture
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Alitheia Capital is an impact investing firm focused on channeling capital into businesses that enhance access to essential goods and services for small and growing businesses and low-income households.
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Join our Chief Operating Officer, Yewande Adewusi at Catalysing Conversations 2024, hosted by Endeavor Nigeria and co-sponsored by our portfolio company, OmniRetail Technology Limited. This event promises to be an engaging platform for thought leadership and meaningful dialogue around innovation and entrepreneurship in Nigeria. We are looking forward to insightful conversations with industry leaders and innovators as we continue to drive growth and transformation across the African business landscape. Register here to join us in Lagos: endeavornigeria.events on the 3rd of October 2024. #InnovationInAfrica #InclusiveBusiness #Entrepreneurship #FinancialInclusion #AlitheiaCapital #ImpactInvestment Doubra Eghaghe, CFA Lionel Adabayeri Damilola Fajemisin, CFA Nnamdi Aguh Oti Ilentamhen, CPA Moyosore Babalola Oluwakemi M. Olajide Peter Justin Akpan, CFA, ACA Damilola Adeyeye Tori Abiola #Leadership #Innovation #ImpactInvesting #AfricanStartups #OmniRetail #EndeavorNigeria
Yewande Adewusi, Chief Operating Officer at Alitheia Capital, will be speaking at Catalysing Conversations 2024 by Endeavor Nigeria. Register here to join us in Lagos, Nigeria, on the 3rd of October 2024: endeavornigeria.events Catalysing Conversations 2024 is proudly refreshed by 7UP and sponsored by Shekel Mobility (YC W23) and OmniRetail Technology Limited. . . . #CatalysingConversations #CC2024 #Endeavor #EndeavorNigeria #YewandeAdewusi #AlitheiaCapital
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Our co-founder and Managing Director, 'Tokunboh Ishmael, CFA, was in conversation with Dr. john deasy, President of the Bezos Family Foundation, at the Africa in the World Festival. Their session was entitled "Rethinking Philanthropy." The discussion highlighted the growth and potential of philanthropy on the continent, as well as the unique challenges in ensuring truly sustainable and impactful outcomes. A few key takeaways from the conversation: 🔹 Local solutions for local challenges: The importance of empowering communities and leveraging local knowledge to drive impactful change. 🔹 Sustainable, long-term thinking: Philanthropy is key to creating lasting impact through social investments and partnerships that prioritise sustainability. 🔹 Accountability and trust: Building transparent mechanisms to ensure that resources reach the intended beneficiaries is critical to maintaining trust. Learn more about the festival here: https://lnkd.in/efdV5ZZc #PhilanthropyInAfrica #RethinkingPhilanthropy #SustainableDevelopment #AfricaInTheWorld #Leadership #ImpactInvesting #AlitheiaCapital #development Yewande Adewusi Doubra Eghaghe, CFA Lionel Adabayeri Fajemisin, CFA Nnamdi Aguh Oti Ilentamhen, CPA Moyosore Babalola Oluwakemi M. Olajide Peter Justin Akpan, CFA, ACA Damilola Adeyeye Tori Abiola ETK Group #Africa #ImpactInvesting #SustainableFuture #LocalSolutions #AfricaLeadership
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Alitheia Capital Leadership Spotlight: Yewande Adewusi Six months ago, we welcomed Yewande as our Chief Operating Officer (COO) and Operating Principal. Since joining, Yewande has been instrumental in overseeing our operations, driving value creation initiatives, and working closely with our portfolio companies to enhance their operational efficiency. In the post below, Yewande shares some reflections from her first six months with Alitheia, highlighting insights gained, challenges faced, and her vision for the future. We’re excited to continue this journey with Yewande as part of our leadership team! #Leadership #AlitheiaCapital #Operations #ImpactInvesting Doubra Eghaghe, CFA Lionel Adabayeri Damilola Fajemisin, CFA Nnamdi Aguh Oti Ilentamhen, CPA Moyosore Babalola Oluwakemi M. Olajide Peter Justin Akpan, CFA, ACA Damilola Adeyeye Tori Abiola#ValueCreation #TeamSpotlight
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Reflections on My First 6 Months as an Operator in a Fund: Lessons in Challenges & Opportunities My journey as an operator in a fund has been full of learning experiences. Here's what I've gathered so far: 1️⃣ Founders are Unique: One of the first things that struck me is the unique and often eccentric nature of founders. Their passion, vision, and drive propel them forward, but can also lead to unconventional decisions and approaches. Understanding and navigating the mindset of founders is crucial in building strong partnerships and driving mutual success. 2️⃣ Exits are few and far between: Achieving successful exits in the world of investments is no easy feat. The path to realizing returns on investments can be long and challenging, requiring strategic planning, patience, and persistence 3️⃣ Working Capital Struggles: The management of working capital is a critical aspect of ensuring the financial health and sustainability of the companies in which the fund invests. Balancing liquidity, operational requirements, and growth aspirations requires careful planning and monitoring to optimize the efficient use of resources. 4️⃣ Devaluation is a cluster mess: Navigating market fluctuations & valuation challenges can be a complex and daunting task. Dealing with devaluation requires a deep understanding of market dynamics, proactive risk management strategies, and the ability to adapt to changing circumstances. Maintaining a clear focus on long-term value creation is essential. 5️⃣ Debt Over Equity?: Debt can be a powerful tool—balancing it with equity is critical for growth. 6️⃣ Clear Value Creation Plans: Creating and executing clear value creation plans are essential in driving the success and growth of portfolio companies. Identifying strategic initiatives, setting measurable goals, and monitoring performance metrics are crucial components of value creation strategies that enhance the sustainability of investments. 7️⃣ Good Focused Founders Make the Pain Worthwhile: Amidst the challenges and complexities of operating in a fund, working with dedicated and focused founders is a source of inspiration and motivation. Founders who demonstrate resilience, strategic vision, and a commitment to growth are instrumental in overcoming obstacles and driving success. Building strong relationships with founders and aligning on common goals make the journey worthwhile and rewarding. In conclusion, my first six months as an operator in a fund have been a transformative and enlightening experience. Embracing the challenges, embracing opportunities, and learning from every interaction have been instrumental in shaping my growth and development in this dynamic industry. As I look ahead to the future, I am excited to continue learning, adapting, and contributing to the success of portfolio companies and the fund as a whole. #Investment #GrowthMindset #ValueCreation #Leadership #Entrepreneurship #PrivateEquity #Founders #Alitheia #Genderlens #VC #ESG
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Yesterday, we participated in an insightful event themed "Innovation Stories from Africa," which highlighted the journeys of exceptional entrepreneurs transforming the African landscape. Our very own Damilola Fajemisin, CFA, Investment Associate at Alitheia Capital, joined the panel discussion. Damilola shared invaluable insights on the impact of OmniRetail Technology Limited, an Alitheia-backed venture, and how its business model is driving financial inclusion while addressing key challenges in Africa's e-commerce ecosystem. The event, hosted by our longterm partner, Goodwell Investments , featured Deepankar Rustagi, CEO of OmniRetail, who discussed his journey as an entrepreneur and his vision for the future. We were inspired by the way he and his team are reshaping the e-commerce value chain, helping to build a more inclusive and sustainable business environment in Africa. Kudos to Goodwell's Karyn Ivy Munyengeterwa, CDFA, for moderating such a thought-provoking discussion! #InnovationInAfrica #InclusiveBusiness #Entrepreneurship #FinancialInclusion #AlitheiaCapital #ImpactInvestment Doubra Eghaghe, CFA Lionel Adabayeri Damilola Fajemisin, CFA Nnamdi Aguh Oti Ilentamhen, CPA Moyosore Babalola Oluwakemi M. Olajide Peter Justin Akpan, CFA, ACA Damilola Adeyeye Tori Abiola #Leadership #Innovation #ImpactInvesting #AfricanStartups #OmniRetail #GoodwellInvestments
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We are incredibly proud to celebrate Affiong Williams, founder and CEO of ReelFruit, for this outstanding achievement! As a dynamic leader and visionary, Affi built ReelFruit into a trailblazing agribusiness that has created over 300 jobs and empowered hundred others across its value chain. Through her hard work and dedication, ReelFruit, an Alitheia IDF portfolio company, is rapidly becoming a household name and a global leader in the agribusiness sector. This award is a testament to Affi’s innovative spirit, unwavering commitment, and the massive impact she continues to make in agripreneurship. The future is bright, and we can’t wait to witness ReelFruit’s continued rise to global prominence. Here’s to many more successes and milestones ahead! #ReelFruit #AlitheiaIDF #WomensAgripreneurAward #GlobalAgricLeader Moyosore Babalola Nnamdi Aguh Yewande Adewusi Doubra Eghaghe, CFA Peter Justin Akpan, CFA, ACA Oti Ilentamhen, CPA Oluwakemi M. Olajide Setebe Hamilton Maponya Simbisai Esther Chizhande #impactinvesting #GenderLensInvesting #Africa #TrailblazingWomen
Massive congratulations to Affiong Williams for winning the Women's Agripreneur of the Year Award!!! So proud of her. Please listen to her acceptance speech. She has created over 300 full-time jobs and is on the way to 10,000! Reelfruit is on the way to becoming a global brand name and global Agric leader! Kudos to team ReelFruit
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Over the past 16 years, our partnership with Goodwell Investments has made a significant impact across Africa. Together, we have built a diversified pan-African portfolio that has impacted millions. Our collaboration has led to investments in several high-impact companies – such as SparkMeter, a company that is active in 30 countries worldwide, including Somalia where it recently launched and will expand affordable, clean energy access to 75,000+ homes. SparkMeter, with presence in West Africa too, is bringing smart metering solutions to some of the most challenging environments: read more here: https://lnkd.in/eykJr7vM) Through our partnership, Alitheia Capital and Goodwell have created thousands of jobs and expanded opportunities across the continent. Our journey highlights that when aligned with purpose, partnerships can truly transform economies and communities. We are proud of what we have achieved together and excited for the future impact we will continue to create across Africa! Here’s to continuing our journey together, reaching new heights, and making a difference where it matters most. #ImpactInvesting #InclusiveGrowth #Partnerships #AfricaTech #SustainableDevelopment #AlitheiaCapital Doubra Eghaghe, CFA Lionel Adabayeri Damilola Fajemisin, CFA Nnamdi Aguh Oti Ilentamhen, CPA Moyosore Babalola Oluwakemi M. Olajide Peter Justin Akpan, CFA, ACA Damilola Adeyeye Tori Abiola #Leadership #Innovation #ImpactInvesting #AfricanStartups
As SparkMeter continues to deliver solutions to modernize African utilities, we're excited to announce two new contracts with Caabudwaq Electric Company (CECO) and Blue Sky Energy to support the digitalization of Somalia’s electricity grids. Following our successful implementation of Somalia’s first-ever smart grid project with the National Energy Corporation of Somalia - NECSOM, our partnerships with CECO and Blue Sky Energy will serve to expand affordable, clean energy access to 75,000+ homes in the region. ⚡ “Our utility customers in Somalia are some of the most forward-thinking leaders we’ve worked with, and we’re proud to continue to partner with them to ensure equitable energy access with utilities across the country,” SparkMeter CEO Daniel Schnitzer said. Giama Guled, Chairman of CECO. “Now, with the introduction of SparkMeter’s technology, customer meter reads and billing processes are streamlined and customers have a wider range of payment options. This significantly reduces our system losses and allows us to provide better service to our customers.” More on how SparkMeter is taking the lead to introduce smart metering technologies in Somalia, home to some of the highest electricity rates in the world: https://lnkd.in/erNZMEfZ
SparkMeter Signs Two New Contracts in Somalia to Modernize African Utilities
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Congratulations to our portfolio company, SparkMeter! SparkMeter was recently selected to support two grant-funded projects under the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Electricity’s $7.5 million investment to enhance grid reliability and resilience. These achievements demonstrates SparkMeter’s leadership in advancing grid reliability and resilience and their commitment to transforming energy systems for a sustainable future. We are excited to support and witness SparkMeter's continued success! #EnergyInnovation #GridResilience #Sustainability #Innovation #ImpactInvesting #AlitheiaCapital #investing Doubra Eghaghe, CFA Lionel Adabayeri Damilola Fajemisin, CFA Nnamdi Aguh Oti Ilentamhen, CPA Moyosore Babalola Oluwakemi M. Olajide Peter Justin Akpan, CFA, ACA Damilola Adeyeye Tori Abiola #PrivateEquity #SustainableFinance
SparkMeter has been selected to support two U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Electricity-funded projects under the DOE’s $7.5 million investment to address system challenges, improve overall grid performance and advance grid reliability and resilience. Iowa State University (ISU) and West Kentucky Rural Electric Cooperative Corporation, Inc. (WKRECC) will both leverage SparkMeter’s AI-driven Praxis data engineering platform to obtain accurate insights into grid conditions to accelerate efforts to strengthen and modernize the nation’s power grid. Congrats to both teams on their awards! More on how these projects are transforming the nation’s grid resilience: https://lnkd.in/dQGqcCJA
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Over the past seventeen years, Alitheia Capital has played a pivotal role in the evolution of Africa's tech ecosystem, employing both private equity and venture capital strategies to support businesses across the continent. Today, our portfolio spans 20 African countries with over $250 million in assets under management, including investments in groundbreaking companies such as Paga Group Ltd, SEAMFIX, OmniBiz Africa, Jetstream Africa, Haul247 (Google BFF’AFRICA 22), MAX.ng, Lidya, Rentoza, SparkMeter, Lupiya, and many others. As the African tech sector has grown from its nascent stages to a key driver of economic development, we have remained committed to shaping and supporting this dynamic landscape. From backing fintech pioneers to championing gender-lens investing and advocating for increased local investment, our mission has always been to lead impact-driven investments that create meaningful change. As Africa's startup ecosystem continues to expand, the importance of strong leadership, intentional investment, and diverse perspectives is more critical than ever. In this Equity Merchant podcast interview with Chimgozirim Nwokoma of Techpoint Africa, I reflect on this incredible journey and share insights on the opportunities ahead. Read the web article here: https://lnkd.in/d7A-AFgC Listen to the podcast here: https://lnkd.in/dH92a4qE #Innovation #Leadership #ImpactInvesting #AfricaTech #DiversityMatters
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Our Managing Director and co-founder, 'Tokunboh Ishmael, CFA, was recently interviewed by Chimgozirim Nwokoma for Techpoint Africa's Equity Merchants podcast. In the interview, Tokunboh reflects on the incredible journey of Alitheia Capital since its founding seventeen years ago. She discussed the landscape of global venture capital, the importance of gender diversity in driving success, the need for local capital to support investment and growth, and the critical role of strong leadership in startups. Since our in 2007, Alitheia has helped shape the future of African startups. As Tokunboh highlights in the podcast, we are committed to championing impact-focused values and impactful change across the continent. Read more about her insights and our journey here: https://lnkd.in/eAfFRUrE Listen to the podcast here: https://lnkd.in/e9ftkhts #ImpactInvesting #AfricanStartups #DiversityAndInclusion #AlitheiaCapital #TechPointAfrica #Innovation Doubra Eghaghe, CFA Lionel Adabayeri Damilola Fajemisin, CFA Nnamdi Aguh Oti Ilentamhen, CPA Moyosore Babalola Oluwakemi M. Olajide Peter Justin Akpan, CFA, ACA Damilola Adeyeye Tori Abiola #Leadership #Innovation #Diversity #ImpactInvesting #AfricanStartups #AlitheiaCapital
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