On the sidelines of AVCA 2025, Alitheia Capital had the pleasure of co-hosting an intimate gathering of fund managers and investors alongside 2X Global, FSD Africa, and Investisseurs & Partenaires (&P). Themed “Unlocking Inclusive Capital”, this interactive dinner served as an opportunity to deepen relationships, forge new partnerships, and align on our shared vision for […]
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-Tokunboh Ishmael, Co-Founder and Managing Partner, Alitheia Capital This week, the African Private Equity and Venture Capital Association (AVCA) holds its annual conference in Lagos, Nigeria. Ahead of this event, here is an article I wrote, reflecting on the potential of Nigeria’s capital market. As one of Africa’s largest economy, Nigeria boasts a GDP of
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Recently, Alitheia Capital had the honor of participating in the SME Funding Conference hosted by Covenant Capital — a gathering of visionary minds committed to reshaping the future of SME growth in Africa. Alitheia Capital’s Investment Principal, Doubra Eghaghe, CFA, brought her expertise to the panel, “How to Access Good Funds for Business,” where she
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At the Providus Bank Regal International Women’s Day (IWD) celebration, Yewande Adewusi, COO & Operating Principal, Alitheia Capital delivered the keynote address that left the audience energized, inspired, and ready to take action. In her keynote, Yewande shared a powerful vision: the future of Africa’s prosperity lies not in charity, but in impact investing —
Women in male-dominated industries, don’t just hold their own, they outshine, outgrow, and outperform. A World Bank Report confirms what many of us already know: female-owned businesses in male-dominated industries are not only larger but also more profitable than their counterparts in traditionally female-dominated fields. And here’s the kicker, when competing head-to-head with men in
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Inclusive leadership is a powerful catalyst for sustainable economic growth, and this shift is critical in Nigeria. As the country navigates its path toward a more prosperous and equitable future, leaders who prioritize collaboration, innovation, and gender inclusivity are driving meaningful change. At Alitheia Capital, we are at the forefront of this transformation, championing gender-smart
UMunthu Fund exits Baobab Nigeria – Alitheia Capital and Goodwell Investments are excited to announce the first exit of their joint uMunthu Fund: Baobab Nigeria, a financial institution creating meaningful impact in sub-Saharan Africa by providing inclusive banking services to individuals and MSMEs in underserved areas. More than 12 years after investing in Baobab Nigeria
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This year’s International Women’s Day theme, #AccelerateAction, calls for bold, decisive steps toward gender equality. At Alitheia Capital, we are committed to driving meaningful change through impact and gender-lens investing. In line with this mission, our Co-Founder and Managing Director, Tokunboh Ishmael, joined a distinguished panel at Saïd Business School, University of Oxford, for an
Yewande Adewusi, Alitheia Capital COO & Operating Principal at SheRise Roundtable 2025 At Alitheia Capital, we are committed to fostering gender inclusion and diversity in leadership and across value chains. GAIA’s recent She Rise Roundtable 2025 in collaboration with BetaGlass brought together industry leaders to discuss actionable strategies for empowering women in the workplace. Moderated
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Yewande Adewusi, COO & Operating Principal, Alitheia Capital at Africa50’s IWD Webinar For over 17 years, Alitheia Capital has been at the forefront of advancing gender equity in finance and entrepreneurship, ensuring that women-led and women focused businesses have the access, resources, and opportunities they need to thrive. As a firm deeply committed to gender-lens
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