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Elo Umeh

Investor

Founder and CEO of Terragon Group at E3 Capital

Lagos State, Nigeria

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About

Elo Umeh is the Founder and CEO of Terragon Group, which he has developed from a digital agency into a SaaS company operating in Africa. He has nearly 20 years of experience in mobile and digital technology across various leadership roles in the African tech sector, was part of the founding team at MTech Communications, and has consulted for the World Bank and IFC on mobile technology initiatives. He also serves as an Executive in Residence at Lagos Business School and as a Chapter Chairperson of YPO.

Experience

  1. Fanlane & CompanyCo-Foundercurrent2026 — present
  2. Lagos Business School, Pan-Atlantic UniversityExecutive in Residencecurrent2023 — presentLagos, Nigeria
  3. E3 Capital (formerly Energy Access Ventures)Member, Investment Committeecurrent2023 — presentNairobi County, Kenya
  4. Terragon GroupCEOcurrent2009 — presentLagos
  5. Terragon GroupEntrepreneur and Investorcurrent2010 — presentLagos
  6. Terragon GroupManaging Partner/CEO2009 — 2011
  7. Yemisi Shyllon Museum of ArtMember Of The Board Of Advisors2020 — 2026Lagos, Nigeria
  8. YPOChapter Chair2022 — 2023Lagos State, Nigeria
  9. YPOLearning Officer - 21/222021 — 2022Lagos, Nigeria
  10. Mobile Marketing AssociationCo - Chair West Africa2011 — 2023Lagos
  11. L5LabPartner2009 — 2023Mauritius
  12. TwinpineCo - Founder2011 — 2022Lagos
  13. MTech Communications LtdHead, Operator Services2002 — 2008
  14. MTech Communications LtdGeneral Manager - Relationship Mgt2007 — 2008

Skills & more

Management43Strategy13Strategic Planning9Start-ups54Mobile Devices75Go-to-market Strategy22Mobile Technology8Product Management4Product Development16Project Management32Entrepreneurship52Mobile Applications8
+12 moreBusiness StrategyVASNew MediaDigital MarketingE-commerceMobile CommunicationsMobile MarketingBusiness DevelopmentStrategic PartnershipsMarketing StrategyConsultingSoftware Development

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Colleagues at E3 Capital

Andrew Darge
Investment Manager at E3 Capital
Andrew Reicher
Investor & Advisor at E3 Capital
Clemens Calice
Investor at E3 Capital
Cynthia Mwaura
Senior Associate at E3 Capital
Faith Omwaga
Team Assistant at E3 Capital
Jean-Marc Bally
Investor at E3 Capital
Jean-Michel Séverino
Investor at E3 Capital
Kushal Shah
Venture Partner at RAED Ventures

Frequently asked questions

Who is Elo Umeh?
Elo Umeh is the Founder and CEO of Terragon Group, which he has developed from a digital agency into a SaaS company operating in Africa. He has nearly 20 years of experience in mobile and digital technology across various leadership roles in the African tech sector, was part of the founding team at MTech Communications, and has consulted for the World Bank and IFC on mobile technology initiatives. He also serves as an Executive in Residence at Lagos Business School and as a Chapter Chairperson of YPO.
Where does Elo Umeh work?
Elo Umeh is Founder and CEO of Terragon Group at E3 Capital.
Where did Elo Umeh go to school?
Elo Umeh studied at IESE Business School (Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Business Administration and Management); IESE Business School (Advanced Management Program, Media and Entertainment); Lagos State University (B.Sc, Business Administration).

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IESE Business School mafia93

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Lagos State University mafia2

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Shared employers

Also worked at Lagos Business School, Pan-Atlantic University5

Stephen GuguVenture Partner at Consonance Investment ManagersNdidi Nnoli EdozienInvestor at Rising Tide Africa (RTA)Titilola AkinladeInvestor at Rising Tide Africa (RTA)Kehinde BanaskoFounder at SkilladderOluwatobi AjayiFounder at Ivorypay

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Olaide Olusoji-OkeInvestor at Rising Tide Africa (RTA)Ato Bensi-EnchillInvestment Principal at MicrotractionOluwafemi JoseFounder at FEZ Delivery Co.

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Kola AinaFounding Partner at Ventures Platform

Also worked at YPO459

Alex ChachavaInvestor at Leta CapitalRaoul Oscar FianoInvestor at DN CapitalRouven DresselhausInvestor at Cavalry VenturesRobert CoppedgeChief Executive Officer at Echo Health VenturesDan MalvenVenture Partner at Alpha PartnersTien WongTech investor, entrepreneur, and CEO; Chairman & CEO of Opus8

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