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CrossBoundary

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Nairobi · 101 people tracked

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Investment thesis

CrossBoundary Energy addresses the high cost and unreliability of grid electricity for enterprises in underserved markets by delivering fully financed, de-risked distributed renewable energy solutions. Part of the CrossBoundary Group founded in 2011 to unlock capital for underserved markets, it began with Africa's first LEED-certified mall in Nairobi and now operates a portfolio exceeding US$285M of solar, wind, and storage projects for major corporate clients. The firm applies blended finance to open new asset classes and views distributed renewables as central to a net-zero future, expanding its Africa-first expertise beyond the continent.

Source: firm website, verified Sep 27, 2026.

HQ
Nairobi, KE
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Founded
2011
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Team · 101 people

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Matthew Tilleard· Co-Founder and Managing Partner

Co-Founder and Managing Partner holding an MPA from Harvard Kennedy School and an MBA from Stanford.

Kelley Gasper· Principal, Investment

Principal on the investment team focused on the telecoms space in sub-Saharan Africa.

Richard Stanford· Principal, Chief Technical Officer

Mechanical engineering honours graduate with over 12 years in African renewable energy.

Carla Whitehead· Commercial Asset Director

Commercial Asset Director overseeing commercial aspects of the operating asset portfolio.

Charles Muthee· Senior Permitting and Regulatory Manager

Senior Permitting and Regulatory Manager holding an MA from the University of Cologne.

Chioma Ehimare· ESG Manager

Senior ESG Officer with a master's in Environmental Management.

Christophe Cirhigiri· Site EHS Manager

Site EHS Manager on the Kamoa project and an HSSE professional.

Dakalo Nemushungwa· Data Engineer

Data Engineer with a strong background in data engineering and analytics.

Daniel Sila· HSEC Manager

Senior HSEC Manager holding a bachelor's in Environmental Science from Pwani University.

David Scheepers· Performance Manager

Performance Manager with a master's in electrical engineering from Stellenbosch University.

Emily Leclezio· Head of Asset Management

Qualified Chartered Accountant with accounting degrees from the University of Cape Town.

Erin O’Brien· Development Director

Member of the Project Development team delivering renewable energy solutions for telecom clients.

Franck Alloghe· Business Development Director

Business Development Director with 19 years of experience in the power sector.

Francois De Jager· Engineering Director

Engineering Director holding a Master of Electrical Engineering from North West University.

Freddy Kalema· Senior Logistics Officer

Logistics officer based in Cape Town, holding a National Diploma in Business and Management.

George Managoba· Senior Associate

Member of the investment advisory team focused on healthcare and Chief of Staff for Africa.

Hendrik Pelser· Development Director

Project Development Director focused on project pricing, with CrossBoundary since 2018.

Henry Nwaju· Senior HSEC Officer

ESG and HSEC professional with over seven years of experience, part of the ESG team.

Ifeoma Dike· Chief Sustainability & Impact Officer

Leads the ESG team; holds a master's in Environmental Technology from Imperial College London.

Irshaad Vawda· Development Director

Engineer and director of commercial solutions passionate about delivering renewable power.

Jean Claude Ngiruwonsanga· Project Engineer

Holds an MBA in Project Management and a BSc in Electrical Power engineering.

Jean-Philippe Seya· Development Director

Energy sector professional with 10+ years and over 1GW of power projects developed across Africa.

Jenny Wrench· Director of Data Operations

Director of data operations with almost 20 years in analytics, engineering, and data science.

Joshua Ojo· Project Implementation Manager

Project Implementation Manager with a degree in Electrical Electronics Engineering from FUTA.

Kate Pallett· Senior Marketing Communications Manager

Holds a master's in Strategic Marketing from Wits and a social sciences degree from UCT.

Katherine Clarke· Legal Counsel

Legal Counsel with commerce and law degrees from Stellenbosch University.

Kathleen Jean-Pierre· Chief Strategy Officer

Chief Strategy Officer directing company strategy and daily operations from the Nairobi office.

Kean Gee Liew· Development Director

Project Development Director based in Perth with electrical engineering credentials.

Lenny Matei· Development Director

Electrical Engineering graduate with over a decade in engineering and renewable project development.

Leon Bomanga· Senior Construction Manager

Electrical technologist and project/construction manager with PMP certification.

Loda Dedekind· Chief Development Officer

Power generation expert with over 20 years in engineering management and project development.

Martin Kakira· Assistant HSEC Officer

Assistant HSEC Officer on the Kamoa project holding a bachelor's in Hydrobiology.

Matthew Arrumm· Senior Legal Counsel

Senior lawyer providing strategic legal leadership on high-impact transactions.

Maureen Kinuthia· Senior ESG Manager

Senior ESG Manager previously a SHEQ Officer, based in the Nairobi office.

Megan Osborn· Chief Legal Counsel

Chief Legal Counsel with civil engineering and law degrees from the University of KwaZulu-Natal.

Michele Ombima· Project Technical Manager

Electrical & Electronic Engineering graduate and Certified Energy Manager.

Mourine Kariuki· Senior Executive Assistant

Senior Executive Assistant supporting senior leadership.

Nichola Ciera· Energy Policy Officer

Energy Policy Officer with degrees in Environmental Science and Environmental Sustainability.

Niklas Guenter· Development Director

Holds a double master's in Energy Technologies from KIT and Instituto Superior Técnico.

Ollie Benham· Director of Operations, Telecom Solutions

Director of Operations with 18 years across development, telecoms, and energy.

Olushola Hambolu· Procurement Manager

Procurement and supply chain professional with over a decade of experience.

Oluwafemi Fasawe· Project Implementation Manager

Project Implementation Manager with a degree in Project Management Technology from FUTA.

Osmann Chahine· Senior Project Development Manager

Holds a master's in General Engineering specializing in Energy Systems from IMT Atlantique.

Qudus Seriki· Senior Project Engineer

Senior Project Engineer holding an HND in Electrical Electronics Engineering.

Reinhardt Labuschagne· Business Development Director

Business Development Director previously Head of Mining for Africa and Asia-Pacific.

Rik Wuts· Head of Telecom Solutions

Head of Telecom Solutions active in African telecom and energy sectors for over 15 years.

Saíde Indane· Senior Project Manager

Environmental Engineering graduate pursuing a master's in renewable energy science and technology.

Sbusisiwe Masondo· Legal Counsel

Legal Counsel who spent five years at Bowman Gilfillan, including three in project finance.

Shreya Bhatt· Manager, Financial Modelling

Financial Modeller with over eight years developing and optimizing financial models.

Souleiman Magumba· Project Implementation Director

Electrical & Electronic Engineering graduate previously a Project Advisor at GIZ.

Styve Kanyankogote· Plant Operator

Holds a Bachelor of Applied Sciences in Electrical Engineering specializing in power systems.

Sumeet Ramandh· Development Director

Member of the Development team with degrees in Electrical Engineering and Commerce.

Taylor Kyeya· Administrative Assistant

Administrative Assistant supporting operations with over four years of experience.

Wanjiru Kinyanjui· Business Development Analyst

Business Development Analyst with a first-class Actuarial Science degree from Strathmore University.

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Frequently asked questions

What sectors does CrossBoundary focus on?
CrossBoundary focuses on Cleantech, Climate Tech, Energy, Impact & Social Good.
Where is CrossBoundary located?
CrossBoundary is headquartered in Nairobi, KE.
Does CrossBoundary lead rounds?
CrossBoundary typically participates in rounds rather than leading them.

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