Mbuyu Capital Partners
Impact investorLondon · Seed–Late Stage · 5 people tracked
Investment thesis
Mbuyu Capital invests globally in innovative, science-driven companies that reduce greenhouse gas emissions and build climate resilience, with a particular focus on the food and agriculture sector, including plant-based and cultured protein producers and climate-resilient seeds and integrated pest management. It targets a mix of early-stage and more mature equity investments, aiming for 20%+ IRR and 3x capital over three to five years, and plays an active value-adding role. A separate Special Situations strategy invests opportunistically in debt and equity for companies with strong franchises but short-term liquidity needs, including in foodtech and African markets.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 2, 2026.
Team · 5 people
from the firm's websitePartner at Mbuyu Capital and co-author of a CAIA blog post on private capital markets and alternative protein.
Brings over 30 years in financial services, including 20 in private equity. She founded and led a $2bn PE secondaries fund investment business, advised a $100bn private markets firm, and is active in African impact investing.
Has 19 years of institutional asset management experience and was previously MD and CIO of Ignis Advisors, a $3.5bn alternative investment business. He co-founded EFTA, a Tanzanian SME equipment leasing company, and has held governance roles at pan-African agribusiness lenders LAFCo and AgdevCo.
Serves as the firm's Chief Operating and Compliance Officer, having previously held senior governance, company secretarial, and finance roles. She is supported by two finance and administration staff.
Investments · 4 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathFrequently asked questions
- What stage does Mbuyu Capital Partners invest at?
- Mbuyu Capital Partners invests at the Seed, Series A, Series B, Growth, Late Stage stages.
- What is Mbuyu Capital Partners's typical check size?
- Mbuyu Capital Partners typically writes checks of $1.5M.
- What sectors does Mbuyu Capital Partners focus on?
- Mbuyu Capital Partners focuses on AgTech, Climate Tech, FoodTech, Impact & Social Good.
- Where is Mbuyu Capital Partners located?
- Mbuyu Capital Partners is headquartered in London, GB.
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