Kuramo Capital Management
Impact investorNew York · Seed–Growth · 11 people tracked
Investment thesis
Since 2010, Kuramo Capital Management has focused on catalyzing commercial capital into fast-growing, indigenous-led businesses across sub-Saharan Africa. Leveraging local presence in Nairobi, Lagos, and New York, the firm targets key sectors including financial services, agriculture, technology, and power. It deploys capital via primary fund investments, direct and co-investments, and separately managed accounts, aiming to generate strong investor returns while producing positive community outcomes and shared prosperity aligned with ESG and impact goals.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
Team · 11 people
from the firm's websiteInvestments · 29 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathPermanent capital vehicle with $172M in commitments backing mid-market, sector-agnostic (ESG-compliant) businesses across sub-Saharan Africa.
Private equity fund supporting mid-sized companies in the Indian Ocean and West Africa via strategic growth and operational improvements.
Fund focused on SME investments in West Africa, targeting high-growth sectors such as manufacturing and consumer goods.
$98M private equity fund investing in Africa's agri value chain, boosting food production and processing at the SME level.
Building a healthcare ecosystem in Nigeria by investing in hospitals and medical facilities for accessible, affordable care.
Fund launched in May 2009 making equity investments in high-growth West African companies, with a focus on Nigeria and the energy sector.
$570M fund investing across healthcare, energy, infrastructure, agriculture, telecoms, media, technology, FMCG, and financial services in West Africa, primarily Nigeria.
West Africa SME and growth fund managed by CardinalStone Capital Advisors; launched 2018 with $64M in commitments and 6 investments.
Fund investing in Ethiopian manufacturing, agro-processing, and services with long-term capital and hands-on support.
Early-stage fund backing consumer-focused and community-driven African businesses; $20.2M commitments, 91% from Kuramo.
Producer of high-quality cassava starch for food, pharmaceutical, and textile industries in Nigeria.
Document management provider offering secure, cost-effective data storage and compliance solutions.
Technology-focused early-stage VC firm investing in underrepresented founders and underserved markets across Africa, the US, and the UK.
Nigerian financial group offering banking, asset management, and investment solutions through subsidiaries like FSDH Merchant Bank.
Investment management firm serving institutional investors across East Africa, managing over $3.2 billion in assets.
Value airline offering affordable air travel across Nigeria.
Private equity fund investing in high-growth African companies across financial services, telecoms, healthcare, and infrastructure.
Smartphone financing company enabling affordable device access across Africa through telecom data and financial scoring.
Advisory firm helping companies expand into the Australian market with strategy and operational support.
Multi-sector mid-market private equity fund in South Africa with a $300M target, investing $7-47M in medium-sized businesses.
Ethiopia's premier biscuit manufacturer using world-class production technology.
The largest industrial palm oil producer in the DRC, operating across three plantations with a zero-deforestation policy.
Impact finance group focused on non-banking lending across five African countries.
Fluorspar mining and beneficiation company in South Africa serving steel, aluminum, and chemical industries.
Kenyan investment bank specializing in equities and fixed-income trading.
Investment holding company driving infrastructure development across energy, transport, water, industrial, and agriculture, listed on the NSE.
Fund targeting West African businesses that create jobs and strengthen healthcare and fintech sectors.
Nigerian fund providing growth capital to medium-sized businesses across consumer products, services, manufacturing, agribusiness, financial services, and energy.
Provider of reliable power solutions to underserved communities and industries in Nigeria.
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does Kuramo Capital Management invest at?
- Kuramo Capital Management invests at the Seed, Growth stages.
- What sectors does Kuramo Capital Management focus on?
- Kuramo Capital Management focuses on AgTech, Energy, Fintech, Impact & Social Good, Sector Agnostic.
- Where is Kuramo Capital Management located?
- Kuramo Capital Management is headquartered in New York, US.
Media · Podcasts & interviews
featuring the team🎙LIVE at #AVCA2024 with Wale Adeosun, Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Kuramo Capital Management - YouTube
AVCA · Wale Adeosun
Shaka Kariuki, CEO - Kuramo Capital Management LLC - YouTube
Nairobi Securities Exchange PLC · Shaka Kariuki
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