We connect to create sustainable value and impact.

We are a community of private investors, living in the Diaspora, with a passion for accelerating prosperity in Africa.

Since 2020, through our network, we have invested in just over 20 businesses that have employed over 300 people and positively impacted thousands of lives on the continent.

Our primary objectives are to promote investment opportunities on the continent and connect our community to businesses creating sustainable value and impact.

We passionately believe in a world where every person is free to pursue prosperity.

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Investment Categories:

Explore Africa’s economic powerhouse – SMEs! They fuel growth, innovation, and generate jobs. Understand their challenges, seize investment opportunities, and help unlock Africa’s potential for sustainable economic growth.

Empower individuals, explore market insights, and seize investment opportunities to contribute to Africa’s financial growth and inclusion.

Explore Africa’s angel investing scene, driving innovation and economic growth. Join us in discovering its transformative power!

Discover African real estate’s promise of growth, wealth, and returns. Join us in exploring this transformative venture.

Why join DIPA?

DIPA is a member-only networking platform. Our members are investors who are interested in participating in risk-appropriate investment opportunities in Africa.

Together, we can create sustainable development and prosperity in Africa irrespective of where we live.

Our mission is to accelerate prosperity in Africa by providing patient capital and talent to businesses creating sustainable value and impact on the continent.

Africa is blessed with millions of entrepreneurs creating value for over 1.3 billion people, with numerous opportunities to deploy risk-appropriate capital to entrepreneurs innovating in these fast-growing markets within the continent.

Some of the benefits of joining DIPA are:

Access High-Impact Ventures:

Enjoy exclusive access to curated sustainable ventures in Africa. Connect with entrepreneurs who are creating positive change and solving critical challenges.

Diverse Investment Opportunities:

Explore a wide range of tailored investment options across sectors such as real estate, healthcare, agriculture, and fintech. These opportunities are aligned with sustainable development goals.

Expert Guidance and Support:

Leverage a network of seasoned professionals and advisors who can provide valuable insights and support, throughout your investment journey.

Collaborative Ecosystem:

Join a collaborative community that drives innovation and collective impact. Engage in partnerships, collaborations, and knowledge-sharing with like-minded individuals to foster meaningful growth.

Our Mission

We are accelerating prosperity in Africa by providing patient capital and talent to businesses creating sustainable value and impact on the continent.

**“The development and prosperity of any society begins in the hearts of its people”.**

- Gerrad Olisa-Ashar

Our Team

Meet our amazing ‘chiefs’ who serve our members.

Kemi Akinyele

Chief Storyteller

Tomi Davies

Collaborator in Chief

David Moses

Chief Designer

Tracy Moses

Chief Coordinator

Isobel Olisa-Ashar

Chief Broker

Gerrad Olisa-Ashar

Chief Promoter

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Upcoming Events

Stay tuned to exclusive events about investing in Africa, and connect with industry experts, entrepreneurs, and investors, fostering collaboration and knowledge-sharing.