Acorn Group
Kenya, KE · Founded 2001 · 149 employees on LinkedIn · 2 known investors
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Acorn Holdings Africa is a real estate development and project management company that has delivered over 50 commercial, residential, and hospitality projects across East Africa since 2001. The firm specializes in office buildings, mixed-use developments, retail spaces, and hotel properties primarily serving institutional clients and private developers in Kenya and Uganda.
Founders & leadership
Acorn Group was founded in 2001 by Edward Kirathe.
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Edward KiratheFounder & Chief Executive OfficerEdward Kirathe is founder and CEO of Acorn Holdings Limited, a real estate development and project management firm in East Africa. A registered architect with over 20 years of industry experience, he has led delivery of major commercial and residential projects including the Coca-Cola East and Central Africa headquarters and Equity Center, and previously served as chairman of the REITs Association of Kenya.
Investors · 2
Frequently asked questions
- What does Acorn Group do?
- Acorn Holdings Africa is a real estate development and project management company that has delivered over 50 commercial, residential, and hospitality projects across East Africa since 2001. The firm specializes in office buildings, mixed-use developments, retail spaces, and hotel properties primarily serving institutional clients and private developers in Kenya and Uganda.
- Who founded Acorn Group?
- Acorn Group was founded by Edward Kirathe in 2001.
- Who are Acorn Group's investors?
- Acorn Group's investors include Helios Digital Ventures, Inflexion.
- Where is Acorn Group headquartered?
- Acorn Group is headquartered in Kenya, KE.

