At Consonance Investment Managers:
Our mission is to advance Africa's well being by supporting teams who have embraced the challenge of building large and profitable enterprises that will stand the test of time.
We are excited to announce our third official partner for the Craft Your Impact Fellowship @Consonanceinv@Consonanceinv’s support is a strong boost to our mission of nurturing ethical leaders in finance and business across Africa.
Day 2 of the Craft Your Impact Fellowship was hosted by Consonance, where fellows explored venture capital and its role in shaping businesses. They learned how VC firms assess opportunities and heard inspiring career journeys from the Consonance team.
The Consonance Team had a great at #MoonshotbyTechCabal by @TechCabal a powerful display of ideas shaping Africa’s tech and investment landscape.
Sessions on exits, blended finance and the creative economy aligned deeply with our vision @ to back the ventures shaping what’s next.
5M informal vendors serving 340M meals fueling a N287.6B daily economy. Yet agri sector GDP is shrinking.
We’ve mapped capital should flow to fix our food system & unlock Nigeria's future
Find the report here:
https://t.co/RR9SF1hWCA
Nigeria serves 341 million meals every single day… yet HALF never reaches a plate and we blew ₦920 billion on food imports in Q1-2024 alone.
This begs the question “Which fix unlocks the fastest payoff in Nigeria's food chain?”
43% of our portfolio companies are founded by women, and we know that’s just the beginning.
We sat down with Susan Chen, Managing Director at New Trails Capital, to unpack what meaningful support looks like.
#WomenInBusiness#privateeequity#venturecapital#consonance
Eid-el-Adha Mubarak! 🌙
Warmest Wishes from Consonance, may this festive season bring you peace, prosperity, and happiness.🎊
#EidulAdha2025#eidmubarak#comsonance
Happy #AfricaDay
Today, we celebrate the spirit, and the endless potential of Africa, a continent rich in culture, resilience, and innovation. Here's to the visionaries, the builders, and the bold ideas shaping Africa's future. Happy Africa Day!
#AfricaDay2025#consonance
Happy Independence Day, Nigeria! 🎉
Today, we celebrate 63 years of freedom, resilience, and progress we've made as a nation and the incredible potential that lies ahead 🌟
May this Independence Day be a reminder of our strength, unity, and commitment to a prosperous Nigeria
💡 The Evolutionary Advantage of #Conifers: A Lesson for the Business World by @Consonanceinv
Nature's wisdom extends beyond biology, revealing lessons that can be applied across various fields including #business, #investing, and #entrepreneurship.
https://t.co/LnZsPXpy1I
@curacel was 1 out of 4 African startups selected by @norrsken_org (and 28 nomination partners) as one of the most promising 100 impact startups in the world. As the first institutional VC in Curacel, a leading insurtech startup, we are extremely proud of their impact so far 🚀
The world needs better role-models.
That's why we've partnered with @Nasdaq to spotlight the world's 100 most promising impact startups on Times Square in New York.
Get inspired, get your mind blown. View the full Impact/100 list here: https://t.co/TlljiBdIOF
into their core product offerings. Their API has been integrated with 20+ tech companies across Africa, including Topship (YC W22), Barter by Flutterwave, Float, Fingo, and Payhippo.
Huge congratulations to @curacel for emerging as the winner of the #FinTech category at the AfricaTech Awards organized by @VivaTech and @IFC_org
Curacel is an insurance infrastructure company that helps insurers and partners in Africa and other emerging markets increase
They currently power 5,000+ businesses and over 15 insurers (AXA, Liberty, Old Mutual etc) across 8 countries in emerging markets (Nigeria, Kenya, Egypt, etc.)
In 2022, Curacel launched Grow, an API platform that allows businesses to incorporate insurance services
At @Consonanceinv, we have never subscribed to dogmas without evidence. Our belief is that the optimal allocation of capital in Africa should be in line with national development objectives. Otherwise, you are compounding risks.
#VentureCapital