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Verod Capital Management
Nigeria-headquartered private equity investor focused on West African growth companies.
Key facts
- Website
- verod.com
- Founded
- 2008
- Pricing
- Closed-end fund management fee plus carried interest; growth equity and buyout deal sizes
- Country
- Nigeria
- Rating
- No reviews yet
About Verod Capital Management
Verod backs fast-growing companies with strong management teams across multiple sectors, offering private equity investments between US$15-30 million. The firm also manages a venture capital fund providing US$250,000-7.5 million to tech startups in FinTech, Logistics, HealthTech, EdTech, and Software across Africa.
Key features
- Focus on Nigeria and West Africa
- Consumer, manufacturing, agribusiness, financial services
- Runs Verod-Kepple Africa Ventures for tech/VC
- 17+ years of West African investing
Pros & cons
Pros
- Deep local West African network and expertise
- Diversified into venture capital via Verod-Kepple
- Established since the 2008 financial crisis era
Cons
- Concentrated in Nigeria/Ghana market risk
- Currency volatility exposure in West Africa
Reviews
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Frequently Asked Questions About Verod Capital Management
What investment sizes does Verod offer?
Investments range from US$15-30 million for private equity, while the venture capital arm allocates between $250,000-$7.5 million to startups.
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