About
Olowo-n'djo Tchala founded Alaffia in 2004 and AYÉYA in 2022, both focused on poverty alleviation and gender equality through the fair trade of African resources. Born and raised in Togo, West Africa, he earned a bachelor's degree in organizational theory from the University of California ten years after leaving school. His work addresses gender inequality and poverty in West Africa through health care, education, and environmental initiatives.
Founder at Alaffia
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Alaffia's investors · 10
1984 Ventures Management, LlcSan Francisco · $1M checks · since 2024Aperture Venture CapitalRadnor · $25K – $1M checks · since 2024FirstMark CapitalNew York · $500K – $8M checks · since 2026Gingerbread CapitalNew York · $100K – $10M checks · since 2024New VoicesAtlantaOssian CapitalRemarkable VenturesNew York · since 2024TAU VenturesTel Aviv · $1M – $28M checks · since 2026TRANSFORMATION CAPITALBoston · since 2026Twine VenturesSan Francisco · $500K – $750K checks · since 2026
Experience
- AYÉYAFounder and CEOcurrent2023 — present
- Black Buffalo InternationalFounder and CEOcurrent2017 — present
- GLOBAL ALLIANCE FOR COMMUNITY EMPOWERMENTPresidentcurrent2005 — present
- AlaffiaFounder & CEOcurrent2003 — present
- Agbanga Karite Alaffia SARLFounder and Chairmancurrent2003 — present
Skills & more
Languages English · French
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Frequently asked questions
- Who is Olowo-n'djo Tchala?
- Olowo-n'djo Tchala founded Alaffia in 2004 and AYÉYA in 2022, both focused on poverty alleviation and gender equality through the fair trade of African resources. Born and raised in Togo, West Africa, he earned a bachelor's degree in organizational theory from the University of California ten years after leaving school. His work addresses gender inequality and poverty in West Africa through health care, education, and environmental initiatives.
- Where does Olowo-n'djo Tchala work?
- Olowo-n'djo Tchala is Founder of Alaffia.
- What companies did Olowo-n'djo Tchala found?
- Olowo-n'djo Tchala founded Alaffia.
- Where did Olowo-n'djo Tchala go to school?
- Olowo-n'djo Tchala studied at University of California, Davis (Bachelor of Science - BS, Organizational Theory).
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