USD $20M First Close – Partners for the Long Term

Partners for the Long Term

Our Team

DELIVERING ON THE MOAT

Our proposed team represents a potent fusion of
entrepreneurial drive, financial rigor, and operational
experience. Your addition is not merely complementary; it
is transformative.

VUSI THEMBEKWAYO

EXECUTIVE CHAIRMAN:

Management Advancement Program (Wits), Advanced Valuation Techniques (GIBS) Post-Graduate Diploma in Business Administration (GIBS), Executive MBA HULT Business School. Visionary leadership, global brand equity, unparalleled network, and a proven track record of identifying and scaling high-growth ventures. Former shareholder and director of listed company,board member and award-winning entrepreneur. Highly respected business leader with extensive relationships in industry, banking and finance and LP network. The architect of the vision and key in LP and founder engagement.

DOROTHY PINYOLOYA

NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR:

16+ years of experience in legal, corporate government and management. Expert in strategy in public and private sectors. Worked across many B2B sectors, including oil & gas, construction, technology, technology & real estate. Trusted consultant and industry leader.

MARY NDINDA

DIRECTOR: ACCOUNTING & PORTFOLIO FINANCE SUPPORT:

CPA & FMVA professional, Mary is a renowned CEO of respected fractional CFO firm operating from Nairobi, Kenya with over 15year experience. Ensures robust financial controls and transparency across our portfolio.

MIKE DENENGA

PARTNER & INVESTMENT FUNDS SPECIALIST, WEBBER WENTZEL (EXTERNAL LEGAL):

Robust legal and compliance framework, critical for cross-border operations and complex deal structuring. Michael is a finance and investment funds specialist. He has over 20 years of post qualification experience. Michael has advised on the formation of numerous private equity funds across Africa including but not limited to funds domiciled in South Africa, Rwanda, Namibia, Mauritius, Cayman Islands, Luxembourg and Guernsey.

MUTISUNGE ZULU

DIRECTOR & CHIEF RISK OFFICER, ZANACO PLC

Global Executive Ph.D. candidate in Strategy & Business Management at an ESCP Business School (an EU elite management school) Harvard AMP, Manchester Alliance Business School and Directors and Chief Risk Officers Institute QRE. Compliance and Regulatory Affairs with deep African market banking experience.

ABRAHAM DURASAWO:

CURRENT ROLE: VICE-PRESIDENT, NIGERIA SOVEREIGN WEALTH FUND

Institutional investment executive with 17+ years’ experience designing and executing multi-billion-dollar investment strategies across sovereign wealth, infrastructure, capital markets, and private equity. Proven track record mobilizing billions in equity, debt, and blended finance for transformational projects across Africa.

RONELLE KLEYN

GOVERNANCE, COMPLIANCE & RISK

Ronelle has +25 Years governance expertise with listed and non-listed companies standardizing reporting, improving shareholder transparency, mapping robust stakeholder framework & ensuring board composition and compliance. Reporting to the regulator and information officer.

NICOLENE SCHOEMAN-LOUW

LEGAL SECRETARY. ROLE: SCHOEMAN LAW INCORPORATED

With over 20 years of extensive experience in South African law, I have dedicated my career to providing innovative and practical legal solutions. Nicolene leads a dynamic team committed to excellence and client satisfaction. Her expertise spans various facets of law, including corporate law, commercial litigation, and contract law.

(VACANT) DEAL SOURCING & BUSINESS

Minimum +7 years in strategic procurement, adept at pipeline generation and initial due diligence, ensuring a constant flow of high-quality opportunities.