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Okavango Capital Partners
Okavango Capital Partners is a commercial investment firm focused on reducing climate risks and biodiversity loss in Africa's important ecosystems by working...
Okavango Capital Partners
Okavango Capital Partners is a commercial investment firm focused on reducing climate risks and biodiversity loss in Africa's important ecosystems by working closely with and promoting the well being of local communities. It harnesses the power of markets to promote sustainable behaviours at scale to prevent key drivers of nature's degradation. The firm invests in fast growing companies in East and Southern Africa to support biodiversity, climate resilience and community well-being.
General information
Firm type
Private Equity
Location
Region
Africa
Country
Mauritius
City
Ebene
Corporate office
Nexsky Building, Ebene, Cybercity, Mauritius
Additional offices
London, United Kingdom
Principals
Josep Oriol
Managing Partner
Caroline Chepkwony
Partner
Davinder Sikand
Senior Advisor
Giles Davies
Senior Advisor
Judith Minoo
Analyst
Caroline Njoki
Operations & Impact Analyst
Nyokabi Manguyu
Investment Committee
Jon Mellberg
Investment Committee
Charlotte Ward
Investment Committee
Elizabeth Littlefield
Advisor
Christine Hemrick
Advisor
Andrew Reicher
Advisor
Thomas Hancock
Advisor
Andrea Athanas
Advisor
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
How does Okavango Capital Partners source investment opportunities?
Okavango identifies opportunities by targeting African ecosystems where demographic and market forces are degrading natural habitats. The firm designs interventions that align economic incentives with conservation outcomes, sourcing directly from project developers and local community partnerships rather than through blind-pool fundraising. No specific deal-sourcing channels are publicly detailed.
What is Okavango's investment strategy?
The firm pursues early-stage ventures and projects that use market mechanisms to address environmental degradation in Africa. Its mandate covers food, materials, energy, and leisure sectors where scalable enterprises can shift consumption patterns. Okavango structures its investments to generate commercial returns while delivering measurable biodiversity and community benefits.
How is Okavango Capital Partners structured geographically?
The firm maintains a registered office in Ebene, Mauritius, and an additional presence in London. Its investment activities concentrate on Africa's important ecosystems, spanning regions where demographic pressure and inequality are accelerating natural resource depletion.
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