Unlocking Africa's growth potential through
Impact Investing
Make a difference with Oryx Impact
The story of the Oryx is a story of success, cooperation and collaboration between the private and public sectors on an international level: the reintroduction into the wild of an animal species that neared extinction by human action.
At Oryx Impact, we believe that we can address and alleviate some of the world’s challenges by investing with purpose. As we have seen with the Oryx, if we join all our talents and efforts, we can achieve great outcomes. So, let’s embark on building a better world for us all.
Our Mission
Mobilising capital for investments in Africa to foster sustainable, resilient, and inclusive societies – reducing forced migration, displacement and systemic inequities.
Oryx Impact fosters the eco-system of impact fund managers investing in Africa, with a substantial focus on women-led and emerging fund managers.
Oryx Impact will channel funding to enterprises that generate local and regional jobs and economic development, mitigate climate change and promote gender equality, while delivering attractive risk-adjusted financial returns.
Our Values
Integrity
Transparency and accountability with all stakeholders are integral to the way Oryx Impact operates.
Diversity
Oryx Impact values and encourages diversity as a driver of thriving teams and inclusive communities.
Expertise
Experience, know-how and a constant pursuit for excellence make the Oryx Impact team differential.
Purpose
Oryx Impact is purpose-driven and is highly committed to its mission.
Collaboration
Oryx Impact promotes collaboration internally as well as externally, as an ecosystem building driver.
- EXECUTIVE TEAM -
We are a global and diverse team combining passion, investment experience and determination to ensure maximum impact.
Our group of dedicated investment professionals have a significant financial track record and ample social and environmental expertise. Our team is comprised of people with diverse personal and professional backgrounds who share the conviction that building a better future for people and the planet is not only an opportunity to foster profitable and sustainable economic growth but also a responsibility to those around us and the generations to come.
Lisa Hehenberger
Chief Impact Advisor – Advisory Committee Member
Dean of the ESADE Business School, Associate Professor, and Chairholder; a recognized expert on impact measurement, impact investing, and social entrepreneurship. Active in expert groups (EU, OECD, GSG, COFIDES) and advisory boards (Rubio, Creas, GSMA Foundation), and former research and policy director of Impact Europe (formerly the European Venture Philanthropy Association).
Marjolaine Mandagot
Impact & ESG Manager
With over 13 years of diverse experience in Investment Banking, Credit Analysis, Impact Assessment and Venture Philanthropy. Marjolaine delivered capacity building and investment readiness support to impactful organizations. She has worked in South America, the US, Europe and South Africa and holds an MBA from IE Business School.
Farah Mulji
Venture Partner
Principal at ImpactVine Advisors. Entrepreneur, investor and strategic advisor with more than 13 years working in multiple countries in Africa in industries such as education, technology, manufacturing and healthcare, international trade and venture capital. LP and investor in impact businesses in Africa, Canada, and Europe.
- Advisory Board -
We are supported by an international and multidisciplinary advisory board with extensive experience in the fields of entrepreneurship, business, asset management, impact investing, and technical assistance. The members of the Advisory Board have set up and worked for a myriad of companies and institutions in Sub-Saharan Africa, the Middle East, and Europe. Lisa Hehenberger is a part of the Executive Team as well as the Advisory Board.
Adeolu Adewunmi-Zer
Strategic advisor and accomplished business leader with almost 25 years of professional and executive experience in financial services across four continents. Afro-optimist, dedicated to fostering sustainable growth in Africa. Founder & Managing Director of ZER Consulting Africa. Former MD/CEO of Allianz Nigeria.
Anu Sing
Highly experienced in investment banking, strategy and TMT executive with more than 25 years of experience in various sectors, at both Board and executive levels. She founded MTN Bayobab in 2018 and was a member of the board of directors of the Development Bank of South Africa for nine years. She has been active in numerous board positions for MTN across the continent, and she contributes continuously to the cross-over between technology and finance.
Oguche Agudah
Founder of HRISP Partners, Programme Manager at the Pan-Africa Fund Managers Alliance and member of Nigeria's National Advisory Board for Impact Investments, he brings over 20 years of experience spanning banking, investment, policy advisory, and market development. His previous roles include CEO of the Pension Fund Operators Association of Nigeria, Regional Director at OurCrowd, and Special Adviser to Nigeria's Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment.
Elias Masilela
Chairman of Impact Investing SA and DNA Economics, he previously held roles including CEO of the PIC, Head of Policy Analysis at Sanlam, and Chairman of the Multichoice Group. He currently sits on the boards of the SARB, the GEPF, and the UN Global Compact, and is the founder of the Impact Investing SA Movement and a participant in the Global Steering Group on Impact Investing.
Gilbert Nyatanyi
The former CEO of Rwanda's Sovereign Wealth Fund is a highly seasoned Banking & Finance Lawyer, boasting over two decades of expertise in advising on secured transactions, corporate finance and capital markets. He brings with him a deep understanding and knowledge of sovereign wealth funds, supranational institutions and African institutional investors.
Frank Aswani
CEO of the African Venture Philanthropy Alliance, a network of investors who are collaborating to increase the flow of capital into social investments across Africa. He has extensive experience from several organisations like the African Leadership Academy and spent 14 years in senior positions with Eli Lily.
