Since 2008
Verod has been a key player in Africa, leveraging our extensive local expertise and network across Nigeria, Ghana, Kenya, and Côte d’Ivoire to foster the growth of promising businesses. As the first West African UN PRI signatory and the first PE fund worldwide to achieve 2X Certified ‘Best-in-Class’ status, we align our operations with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, focusing on gender equity, climate action, and decent work.
Our Purpose
Investing for profit and impacting for good.
Our Vision
To provide our stakeholders with expert guidance, access to capital, and a chance to make lasting impact in Africa.
Core Values
The Verod VIE guides our approach.
Value
Impact
Excellence
Verod's Promise
Our commitment to sustainability and equitable representation is evident through our adherence to global ESG frameworks and initiatives such as the 2X Certification and ILPA's Diversity in Action. As good citizens, we generate impact and growth across our portfolio. Supported by a diverse group of institutional investors, we share a common vision for Africa's prosperity, achieving multiple exits through strategic sales, financial acquisitions, and management buyouts.
Our People
We are a seasoned and diverse team with experience in investing, banking, strategy, and operations across a range of industries.
Danladi Verheijen
Managing Partner
Nieros Oyegun Soerensen
Partner & Chief Operating Officer
Daniel Adeoye
Partner
Pacôme Zahabi
Partner
Wale Odusanya
Partner
Trish Amoah-Ntim
Principal, Investments
Dipo Okuribido
Principal & General Counsel, Commercial
Omolara Ojo
Principal & Chief Financial Officer
Malvika Kapoor
Vice President, Investments
Chigozie Ejimogu
Vice President, Sustainability & Impact
Cindy Opeyemi
Manager, Administration
Kayode Akinbowale
Senior Associate, Finance
Dumbili Ofili-Okonkwo
Senior Associate, Legal
Oluwatoye Olosunde
Senior Associate, Finance
Chinedu Adiele
Manager, HR
Asuka Uesaka
Senior Associate, Investor Relations & Communications
Sita Rambaruth
Fund Operations Officer
