At Platform Capital, collaboration drives innovation. Whether you're part of our team, an entrepreneur, investor, or partner, we’re eager to work together and create impactful change across industries worldwide.
We are a team of passionate and experienced professionals from diverse backgrounds, collectively harnessing our expertise to enhance the companies we advise and invest in.
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Diverse TEAM
Everyone at Platform Capital has just one job – to make our investee businesses, clients, and partners successful — success as defined by our partners, clients, and the promoters of the investee businesses. We are driven to exceed the expectations of our stakeholders.
Chief Executive Officer
Partner/COO
General Counsel
Investment Director
Director of Branding
Head of Human Resources
Assistant Vice President, Investment
Senior Investment Associate
Brand & Social Media Manager
Investment Analyst
Investment Analyst
Investment Analyst
Chief Executive Officer
Dr. Akintoye Akindele is a hope merchant, a stargazer, a grace servant and a permanent student of life.
He is the Chairman/CEO of Platform Capital Group, a growth markets focused sector agnostic invesment firm deploying patient, value accretive capital alongside international and local value investors to create and champion businesses with the potential for regional or global scale.
General Counsel
Adegoke is the General Counsel and Group Head of Legal at Platform Capital Investment Partners, a leading African investment and advisory firm.
With over three decades of diverse experience in the Banking, Tech and Energy industries, he leads the legal team that supports the firm's portfolio companies and transactions across various sectors and geographies.
Partner/COO
Mr. Solabomi Adedeji has over 28 years’ experience in Business process excellence, Operations Management, Investment and Portfolio Management, Strategic Human Resource Management, Systems and Project Management, which cuts across different markets in Africa and industries which includes Manufacturing, Telecommunications, Oil & Gas, Logistics, Investment Banking and Venture Capital.
Director of Branding
Thembisile Dzonzi is a seasoned brand strategist with over eight years of experience in corporate communications across Africa. As Head of Brand, she leads global brand strategies, focusing on storytelling, positioning, and reputation management.
With a background in journalism, she combines creativity and analytical thinking to drive impactful campaigns. Thembisile holds a BA Honours in Journalism and Media Studies and is passionate about elevating brands that shape Africa's future.
Investment Director
Kofi Amoah Sarpong is a seasoned investment professional with over 17 years of experience driving transformative investments across Africa.
With deep expertise in private equity, venture capital, and corporate finance, Kofi has successfully originated, structured, and managed complex deals across multiple sectors, including real manufacturing, healthcare, education, energy, and financial services.
Brand & Social Media Manager
Ejura Ayeni is a Digital Communications Specialist with a background in graphic design, video editing, screenwriting, and media strategy. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Theatre Arts and currently serves as the Brand and Social Media Manager at Platform Capital, where she oversees the company’s brand identity and manages the campaigns that highlight the organization’s initiatives and impact across global markets.
Investment Analyst
Tosin Shonuyi is a results-driven Investment Analyst with experience in investment banking, private equity, and venture capital. At Platform Capital, he supports deal sourcing, financial modeling, market research, and due diligence across diverse industries. His background includes capital raising, M&A advisory, and transaction structuring at Ava Capital, as well as exposure to Web3 and technology. Tosin holds a degree in Pure and Applied Biology and is certified as an Advanced Financial Modeller (AFM) by the Financial Modelling Institute.
Investment Analyst
Passionate about developing expertise in equity research, asset management, or investment banking. Committed to continuous learning and contributing fresh perspectives to drive informed investment strategies
Senior Investment Associate
A dynamic and results-driven professional with proven experience in Public Relations, Strategic Communications, Sales Promotion and Management, as well as Research and Investment Opportunities. Adept at crafting compelling communication strategies that enhance brand visibility and stakeholder engagement.
Assistant Vice President, Investment
Abdulakeem Balogun is an investment and strategy professional with extensive experience in corporate growth, capital raising, and financial transformation. He has led initiatives in portfolio management, structured finance, and capital markets, delivering innovative investment solutions and optimizing capital structures. Known for his expertise in transaction structuring, strategic planning, and fund management, Abdulakeem blends technical depth with leadership to drive economic impact and mentor high-performing teams.