Summary: THIS IS AN AUDIO-ONLY VERSION OF A VIDEO INTERVIEW FOUND ON PRIVCAP.COM. VIEW THE FULL VIDEO HERE: Tokunboh Ishmael, having come from a background as an investment banker and private equity investor, is now interested in bringing “impact capital” investing to Nigeria. As a co-founder ofAlitheia Capital, she looks for opportunities to back businesses that will not only make a profit but positively impact the lives the a huge population of Nigerians, who have a huge latent demand for basic goods and services taken for granted in developed countries. In an interview with Privcap, Ishmael gives an overview of the Nigerian private equity landscape, defines the impact-capital strategy, and talks about the opportunity to build businesses targeting the “base of the pyramid” in Nigeria. Ishmael also describes her experiences as a judge on the popular Nigerian TV show “Dragon’s Den Nigeria,” which has made her among the most recognized business figures in the country. (Ishmael is also on the board of the African Venture Capital Association and describes its goals in this segment.) Registered users of Privcap may access this 12-minute, chaptered video program, full transcript, audio-only version, as well as Privcap’s entire archive of thought-leadership content. Register here – it’s free and quick
