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FM Capital Group
FM Capital Group is a private equity based in Oakland, founded 2014; the Altss profile covers its classification, headquarters, registration, AUM band, and key...
FM Capital Group
FM Capital Group is an SEC-registered investment adviser in Oakland, CA. It manages $3 million in assets, with $2 million in discretionary accounts.
General information
Firm type
Private Equity
Year founded
2014
Location
Region
North America
Country
United States
City
Oakland
Corporate office
1305 Franklin Street, Suite 250, Oakland, CA 94612, United States
Principals
Lydia Idem
Managing Director
Temidayo Mabinuola
Chief of Staff/Investment Advisor
Funsho Emmanuel-Layode
Director of Communications
Gift Agboro
Venture Associate
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
Who runs investment decisions at FM Capital Group?
Managing Director Lydia Idem leads the firm, supported by Chief of Staff and Investment Advisor Temidayo Mabinuola. The team also includes a dedicated venture associate, Gift Agboro, who focuses on the firm's early-stage deal pipeline. The firm's website lists four professionals as of the latest update.
How does FM Capital Group source its venture deals?
FM Capital Group does not publicly detail its sourcing methodology, but its disclosed portfolio of nine startups is heavily concentrated in Nigeria and includes positions in Ghana, Uganda, and the Democratic Republic of Congo. The geographic focus and small team size suggest a reliance on founder networks and on-the-ground relationships in these markets.
Does FM Capital Group operate as a fund or as a deal-by-deal syndicate?
The firm's language — 'syndicating our clients into early-stage investment opportunities' — points to a deal-by-deal syndication model rather than a blind-pool venture fund. No evidence of a formal fund structure or capital-raising for a dedicated vehicle appears on its website or in public records.
Does FM Capital Group manage capital beyond venture syndications?
Yes. The firm runs a parallel traditional-asset advisory practice that manages portfolios of stocks, mutual funds, and bonds for its clients. It also offers back-office services for fund managers and administrators, according to its website.
What is FM Capital Group's geographic focus?
Venture syndications target Africa and Latin America. Disclosed holdings are concentrated in Nigeria (Driveme, Trueflutter, Wemove, Shyft, Risevest), with additional positions in Uganda (Truesoil), Ghana (Redbird), the Democratic Republic of Congo (Recoplast), and one US-based beauty company (Parfait).
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