Investment Partner
Core
Senior investment professional leading deal origination, due diligence, and portfolio management for African digital infrastructure orchestrators at Series B/C stages.
Role type
Senior IC investment partner (growth equity/venture capital)
Builds
Fintech and digital platform investments in emerging Africa
Domain
Emerging markets, fintech, digital infrastructure
Required skills
deal origination, investment due diligence, financial modelling, market analysis, regulatory assessment, board representation, KPI oversight, covenant monitoring, LP relations, team building, external representation
Preferred skills
Africa market knowledge, fintech ecosystem relationships, DFI experience, Francophone West Africa exposure
Technologies
N/A
Responsibilities
Lead deal origination across Nigeria, Kenya, Ghana, South Africa, and Francophone West Africa; Conduct investment due diligence including financial modelling and management evaluation; Present investment recommendations to the Investment Committee; Manage post-investment portfolio activities including board representation and covenant monitoring; Support LP fundraising and investor relations; Build and develop the operating team; Represent the firm externally at industry events and with regulators.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
