Global capital, emerging opportunities.
7 Times Capital channels international capital into high-growth ventures across Africa and beyond, delivering competitive returns while driving inclusive growth.
Target AUM by 2030
Focus sectors
African hubs by 2027
Portfolio projects by 2027
Targets per the 7 Times Capital 5-Year Strategic Plan (2026–2030). Illustrative planning objectives, not a guarantee of future results. Capital is at risk. View the full plan
Two ideas hold the whole strategy together.
Vision
To be the leading catalyst for transformative investments that bridge global capital with emerging opportunities — shaping industries and societies for sustainable impact.
Mission
We create long-term value by channeling international capital into high-growth ventures across Africa and beyond. Through disciplined execution, innovative structuring, and strategic partnerships, we deliver competitive returns while driving inclusive growth.
Five commitments, applied to every deal.
- Integrity
- We act with transparency, accountability, and ethics.
- Excellence
- We demand the highest standards in every investment.
- Partnership
- We build trusted, mutually beneficial relationships.
- Innovation
- We embrace forward-thinking solutions and technology.
- Impact
- We measure success not just in financial returns, but in lives transformed.
Seven sectors, one thesis: durable growth with measurable impact.
Renewable Energy & Infrastructure
Powering sustainable growth through energy and infrastructure investments.
Agribusiness & Food Processing
Strengthening food security and value chains for regional and global markets.
Financial Technology (FinTech)
Enabling financial inclusion through digital transformation.
Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals
Investing in healthcare access, technology, and supply chain capacity.
Real Estate & Hospitality
Delivering sustainable, modern infrastructure to support urbanization.
Technology & Media
Backing digital platforms, content, and innovations that define the next wave of growth.
Information & Education
Investing in tech-enabled education and knowledge systems that empower future generations.
Four disciplines, one pipeline.
Deal Origination
Leverage networks, local partnerships, and market research to identify high-potential opportunities.
Structuring & Risk Management
Apply rigorous due diligence and innovative structuring to de-risk investments.
Capital Stewardship
Balance financial performance with measurable social and environmental impact.
Global Connectivity
Link emerging market businesses with international investors and expertise.
From two hubs to a tier-one impact manager.
Building the Foundation
Establish operational presence in 2 regional hubs. Launch a pilot portfolio of 5–8 investments across core sectors. Deploy $50M in initial capital and build partnerships with regulators, DFIs, and strategic corporates.
Expanding Reach
Grow to 4 hubs across Africa and key emerging markets. Raise $150M in additional capital and expand the portfolio to 15+ projects, with emphasis on Tech, Media, and Education ventures.
Proving Performance
Execute first profitable exits, targeting IRR ≥15%. Develop a proprietary impact and ESG measurement framework, and launch thought-leadership initiatives in Technology and Education.
Scaling Impact
Launch Fund II targeting $300M in commitments. Broaden scope to media tech, digital education, and climate-resilient technologies; standardize impact scoring via a digital investor dashboard.
Institutional Leadership
Reach $500M AUM cumulative across funds. Establish the 7 Times Capital Innovation Lab and begin planning Fund III at a $1B+ target size.
Impact & ESG Framework
Measuring success beyond returns.
Impact is a core value, not an afterthought: we measure success not just in financial returns, but in lives transformed. By 2028 we're developing a proprietary impact and ESG measurement framework — standardized into a digital investor dashboard by 2029.
Team structure — illustrative
Built around four disciplines.
| Role | Discipline | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Managing Partner | Strategy & Capital Stewardship | Sets fund strategy and chairs the investment committee. |
| Head of Origination | Deal Origination | Leads market research and regional partnership development. |
| Head of Structuring & Risk | Structuring & Risk Management | Owns due diligence, deal structuring, and risk oversight. |
| Director of Impact & ESG | Global Connectivity | Builds the impact measurement framework and DFI relationships. |
Roles shown reflect the firm's operating structure; named leadership bios to be added at launch. More on our team