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$5M – $50M (direct); LP in African funds
Kuramo Capital Management provides catalytic commercial capital to businesses and funds driving growth in Africa and frontier markets. It makes direct investments, co-investments, and offers customized solutions, with typical direct ticket sizes of $5 million to $50 million, and also participates as an LP in African funds. Its sector focus includes financial services, technology, infrastructure, agribusiness, and energy across Pan-African markets including Nigeria, Kenya, South Africa, Ghana, and Egypt.
Catalytic commercial capital
Kuramo Capital Management provides catalytic commercial capital to Africa through direct investments, co-investments, and customized solutions.
Strategic partnerships and active investment support
The firm creates lasting value through active investments, co-investments, and strategic partnerships, driving growth and operational efficiency.
Financial services
Kuramo invests in opportunities driving growth in financial services across Africa and frontier markets.
Technology
Kuramo invests in technology businesses and opportunities across Africa.
Infrastructure
Kuramo invests in infrastructure opportunities across Africa and frontier markets.
Agribusiness
Kuramo invests in agribusiness opportunities across Africa and frontier markets.
Energy
Its portfolio spans energy as a high-growth sector making a difference.
African-American-founded ($700M+ AUM) Africa-focused PE and fund-of-funds. Wale Adeosun leads. Multi-strategy: LP in African VC/PE funds, direct co-investments, credit. One of the largest Africa-focused fund-of-funds. Strong US institutional LP base.
Fund-of-funds expertise, US institutional investor connections, multi-strategy platform
Fund-of-funds primarily. Direct investments for larger tickets. Institutional approach.
Applicants should show clear fit with Kuramo’s sector priorities and demonstrate how their business or fund is driving growth in Africa or frontier markets. For companies seeking direct capital, it is useful to position the opportunity within the $5 million to $50 million range and highlight readiness for active investment support or strategic partnership.
2010
Active Since
Yes
Deploying
LP in 50+ African VC/PE funds; direct co-investments