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Verod
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Verod is a leading private equity firm in West Africa, with over US$360 million in assets under management. We invest in high-growth middle-market firms across a range of sectors, including healthcare, education, agribusiness, renewable energy, consumer services, and financial services. Our investments range in size from US$10 million to US$25 million.
In addition to our private equity business, we also operate Verod-Kepple Africa Ventures, a venture capital fund that invests in tech startups across the continent. Verod-Kepple Africa Ventures invests between US$250,000 and US$7.5 million in startups addressing vital challenges in FinTech, Logistics, HealthTech, EdTech, and software.
At the heart of our ethos lies an unwavering conviction: investments should yield economic value and attractive returns while championing sustainability and fostering positive change.
Our investment philosophy is a seamless fusion of sustainability and impact woven into every facet of our approach. This commitment translates into tangible results: job creation, gender equality advancement, enhanced literacy and health, fortified food security, and, above all, enriched lives.