Verod is an investment firm that backs businesses operating across various sectors in Africa, managing private equity and venture capital funds.

Verod

Verod | 9,163 followers on LinkedIn. Your partner of choice for investing in Africa. | We partner for sustainable growth, gender equity, decent work and economic growth and climate risk adaptation and mitigation in line with the UN Sustainable Development Goals. 

We invest in high-growth mid-market companies and help them grow into African champions. With a disciplined, conservative approach to investing, we partner with our companies to transform their operations and build sustainable businesses.

Danladi Verheijen

Proven CEO and board director with 25+ years of Private Equity and Real Sector experience in South-eastern Europe and Sub-Saharan Africa. Strong…

Vlassis Liakouris

Head Accounts & Finance at Verod Capital Management

Pavithran. P.P.

Senior investment professional with an avid interest in leadership, value creation and technology

Trish Amoah-Ntim, CFA

We are proud of our impact achievements in 2023, and we look forward to future opportunities to contribute to sustainable investing across Africa. Visit www.verod.com to read our full impact report. #ImpactReport #Sustainability #GenderEquality #Employment #RenewableEnergy #VerodImpact

We were thrilled to join the Financial Times at their Africa Summit last week for a day full of insightful discussions on the challenges and opportunities shaping the African continent’s future. Our COO and Partner, Nieros O. , shared Verod’s perspective on three critical drivers for sustainable growth in Africa: 🔑 Unlocking local currency funding: The private sector drives economic growth across the continent, but limited access to hard currency poses constraints. Strengthening domestic financial systems is essential to fostering growth from within. 🔑 Embracing regionalisation: Intra-African trade, propelled by the AfCFTA, presents a powerful opportunity—not only to reduce import reliance but to create jobs and expand export markets. 🔑 Good governance: A thriving business environment rests on good governance. Simplifying business registration and promoting transparent regulations are key steps towards building investor confidence. Our sincere thanks to panel moderator Andrew Hill for his insightful questions, and to fellow speakers Odile Renaud-Basso , Dr. Mo Ibrahim, Founder & Chairman, Mo Ibrahim Foundation , Moh Damush , and Max McCabe for their valuable contributions. #FTAfrica #FTLive #AfricaSummit

Meet our panel of judges for the Business Pitch for Entrepreneurs at the WIMBIZ 23rd Annual Conference: 1. Kate Brum – Team Lead, Decision Analysis, Chevron Nigeria Limited 2. Ijeoma Emezie-Ezigbo CPA, CGA – Partner, KPMG 3. Dolapo Morgan – Investor, Ventures Platform Fund 4. Chioma Nwokike – Head, Retail Segments and alpher, Union Bank of Nigeria 5. Oluebube Ezeoke, ACA – Investment Professional, Verod Capital Their expertise spans across finance, investment, and business development, and they are excited to hear your innovative pitches! A huge thank you to our sponsors, Union Bank of Nigeria and Ventures Platform Fund for their support in empowering entrepreneurs. #WIMBIZConference #DreamDareDo #Entrepreneurship #WomenInBusiness #BusinessPitch

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🌍 Exciting News from Verod! 🌍 We’re thrilled to announce our investment in Moniepoint Group , Africa’s latest unicorn, alongside Development Partners International (DPI) , Google ’s Africa Investment Fund, and Lightrock This landmark investment, following Moniepoint’s recent Series C round, signifies a powerful step forward in expanding access to financial services across the continent. Founded in 2015 as TeamApt, Moniepoint has evolved from providing software solutions to banks to becoming Nigeria’s largest merchant acquirer. This remarkable achievement underlines Moniepoint’s resilience and adaptability—even amid Nigeria’s economic turbulence. This funding will empower Moniepoint to expand beyond Nigeria. We’re inspired by their mission-driven approach, led by CEO Tosin Eniolorunda to reshape financial access across Africa—impacting everyday people and businesses, one transaction at a time. Here’s to propelling Moniepoint’s Pan-African vision forward! Read more here: https://lnkd.in/dYTRBYi9 #FinancialEmpowerment #AfricaUnicorn #FintechInnovation #Verod

Verod’s COO and Partner, Nieros O. , will be at the Financial Times Africa Summit tomorrow, sharing her insights on the ‘Unlocking Africa’s Potential – Building Successful Domestic Businesses’ panel!💡 Africa is at a pivotal moment, brimming with opportunity. From a rapidly urbanising and young population to vast natural resources, the continent holds immeasurable potential for scaling industry and building resilient, sustainable domestic businesses. But to do so, key areas must first be addressed: 🔹 Investment & Infrastructure: What primary developments are needed to scale local industrialisation sustainably? 🔹 Business Environment: How can policy reforms improve conditions for both domestic and foreign investors? 🔹 Workforce Development: With Africa's young population, what are the most effective ways to equip the workforce with skills tailored to industrial and manufacturing sectors? Join Nieros and the panel as they discuss these issues and share their thoughts on practical pathways towards the continent’s growth! #FTAfrica #EmpoweringAfrica #InvestingInAfrica

Local expertise is key to unlocking Africa’s economic potential. As highlighted by the World Economic Forum , this is particularly relevant to financial models, which must be tailored to African communities’ unique cultural and economic behaviours if they are to thrive. The principle extends beyond finance, too. At Verod, we believe that true sustainability and innovation stem from deep, localised understanding. For investors, a partner who understands these local dynamics can offer not only ROI, but sustainable growth as well. We see a tremendous opportunity in leveraging Africa’s rich cultural and economic heritage—adapting and modernising these systems to meet today’s needs. #PrivateEquity #Africa #EconomicInnovation #LocalExpertise https://lnkd.in/emTQnGnh

🚀 Exciting times ahead as our partner company i-Fitness Centre Ltd. continues to expand and bring fitness closer to the community with their newest branches in Iponri, Lekki and Gbagada! 🎉🏋️♂️ At Verod, we're proud to support i-Fitness as they grow and empower people to prioritize their health and well-being. These three new branches are a testament to their commitment to promoting a healthy lifestyle across Nigeria, and we're excited to see their positive impact continue to spread. 🌍 Congratulations to the i-Fitness Centre Ltd. team on this milestone! 💪 #HealthAndWellness #VerodPartners #FitnessGoals #InvestingInGrowth https://lnkd.in/d3U4gmfc

Nieros O. , Partner and COO at Verod will join the Government Employees Pension Fund (GEPF) Thought Leadership conference in Cape Town next week as a speaker on the panel: Rethinking Investment Policies, Strategies, and Portfolios in today’s challenging financial environment. Key topics to be discussed include balancing long-term goals with short-term challenges like inflation, the role of cryptocurrencies in institutional portfolios, and the impact of global events such as the Middle East conflict on sustainable investing. Find out more about the conference here: https://lnkd.in/emxn5wXp #InvestmentStrategies #SustainableInvesting #InstitutionalInvesting #NierosSoerensen #GEPF

Join our Partner and COO Nieros O. , at The Economist Sustainability week in Cape Town next week! This global event brings together leaders to explore innovative solutions for a sustainable future. We are excited to contribute to discussions on how businesses can drive meaningful change in tackling climate and environmental challenges. #SustainableBusiness #FutureOfWork #EnvironmentalLeadership #InnovationForChange https://lnkd.in/dZ_S-f9

How can private equity be a catalyst for positive change in Africa? At Verod, we believe that responsible investment holds the power to drive sustainable growth, empower communities, and transform lives across Africa. When aligned with purpose, private equity can create meaningful impact, fostering innovation, job creation, and economic resilience. Join us in shaping a future where investing in Africa means investing for Africa. #Impact #PrivateEquity #AfricaGrowth #SustainableDevelopment #Verod

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