Dr. Ola Brown, at the helm of the HealthCap Fund, is a seasoned professional with over 15 years of hands-on experience spanning healthcare operations and venture capital investment.
Her impressive track record as a co-manager in the GreenTree fund speaks volumes: the fund achieved an exceptional IRR of 25%, a TVPI of 7x, and a DPI of 5.01x, marked by a successful exit (Paystack) among six investments executed.
Before co-founding GreenTree, she founded and scaled "Flying Doctors Nigeria," a tech-enabled urgent care services marketplace that has made an impact across 45 of 54 African countries, responding to over 15,000 emergency requests and demonstrating her unwavering commitment to addressing critical healthcare needs.
Dr. Ola studied Medicine and Surgery at the Hull York Medical School and obtained an (MBBS) Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery. She also holds a master’s degree in Finance and Economic Policy (Major) from the University of London and a certificate in Accounting for Decision Making from the University of Michigan in the United States.
Beyond her impressive academic background and entrepreneurial success, Dr. Brown is known for her extensive network and relationships, which have played a pivotal role in her achievements. She boasts over 1 million followers on Linkedin and X (formerly Twitter) alone, underscoring her significant reach, which has proven valuable in dealing sourcing and easier access to the best founders. She has spoken at prestigious global forums, including TED Global, the European Union, the UN, the Qatar Economic Forum (QEF), and the World Economic Forum. Furthermore, her work has been featured by leading media outlets like CNN, the BBC, Forbes, and Al-Jazeera. Dr. Brown's accolades include the Mouldbreaker's Award, The Future Award for Entrepreneur of the Year, recognition as one of the Most Influential People of African Descent (MIPAD), and the Member of the Federal Republic (MFR) award received in 2022. Recently she was recognised by Ventures Africa in her list of women making an impact.
Dr. Dami Adeyemi-Levites is a multifaceted professional with a diverse background spanning investment banking, Insurtech, medicine, and finance. With a remarkable track record of success, he has become a prominent figure in the African healthcare finance and technology sector. Over the course of 13 years, Dr. Dami has honed a unique skill set, blending corporate expertise with clinical insight, making him a highly sought-after executive within the healthcare finance and technology space.
As an astute professional, Dr. Dami holds an FCCA designation from ACCA UK, equivalent to a master's degree, an executive MBA from the Quantic School of Business & Technology in Washington DC, USA, and an MBBS from the College of Medicine, University of Lagos, showcasing his unique blend of medical and financial expertise.
With a solid track record in investment banking at PAC Capital, Dr. Dami has been involved in numerous investments banking deals, overseeing transactions totalling $2.173 billion, encompassing both debt and equity components. During his tenure at Pan-African Capital, Dr. Dami contributed to various strategic initiatives, including the successful acquisition of Skye Bank (now Polaris Bank) and providing financial advisory services to an airline undergoing debt restructuring. He also played a key role in setting up PAC's healthcare business portfolios, laying the foundation for the company's entry into the diagnostics sector with the establishment of Sage Diagnostics.
Dr. Dami has also gained invaluable experience as the COO of Nigeria's premier Insurtech Company, Reliance HMO, and is currently the Chief Investment Officer of HealthCap Africa, where he is poised to make a significant impact.
Audrey Onwumere is an Investment Professional and Financial Analyst with ~6 years of experience across various verticals of the African Finance Industry. Her remarkable background in investment banking, consultancy, startup advisory, and venture capital has led to her evaluation and interaction with 300+ startups and founders, managing strategic partners, as well as multi-million dollar multi-asset portfolios.
She was a pivotal player in various facets of organizational operations, from accounting to business development, to management of a >$2.5 million portfolio of >30 active start-ups across 6 countries. Prior to joining HealthCap Africa, she exhibited her managerial, strategic and analytical prowess in various capacities such as deal executions worth ~$150 million; managing multiple departments and running the end-to-end operational, investment and secretariat affairs as Operations and Investment Manager of a similar-sized venture capital vehicle, Rising Tide Africa; playing an instrumental role in strategic business expansions; as well as stakeholder management of clients across the private and public sector, ranging from sub-sovereign entities to large corporates.
Complementary to her operational and technical expertise, Audrey has established a presence within the venture capital landscape collaborating with ecosystem partners, which enables HealthCap Africa to leverage her network to facilitate the execution of firm-wide activities across the African Big 4 market. She has also showcased her commitment to the growth and development of the African startup ecosystem through her voluntary advisory functions and partnership with various venture builders.
Marion is a seasoned corporate attorney with over 14 years of experience specializing in corporate and commercial law, as well as venture capital. She possesses a profound understanding of the intricate legal aspects surrounding venture capital investments, making her highly regarded for providing sound legal guidance and ensuring adherence to regulations in a dynamic and competitive industry.
Currently, Marion holds the position of Investor Relations Lead at HealthCap Africa, a pan-African venture capital firm that focuses on investing in Healthtech and fintech startups across Africa. In this role, she has evaluated more than 60 Healthtech and fintech startups in some of Africa's largest markets and economies, including Nigeria, Kenya, South Africa, and Egypt. Marion's commitment and expertise are evident in her active participation in over 20 investment committee meetings during this period.
As a business development, partner relations and project management specialist, Obianuju contributes significantly to the Health Cap Africa investor relations, investment, portfolio management, and operational initiatives.
Her professional expertise spans the pharmaceutical industry, particularly in project management and business development, coupled with substantial experience in venture capital partnering with a $10M African-focused generalist fund. She merges her extensive experience in the healthcare and finance industries as a key asset in the fulfilment of HealthCap’s objectives and goals. She is a graduate of Dream VC, a distinguished VC program for analysts, and is actively engaged in mentorship, contributing to ideathons and accelerator projects in Nigeria.
Miracle Nnaji is a Senior Investment Analyst at HealthCap Africa with 4 years of experience spanning venture capital, equity research, and management consulting. He has reviewed and executed 100+ venture capital deals, advising on private markets sell-side, and project finance transactions with values over $20 million, mainly across financial services, and healthcare.
Before joining HealthCap, Miracle spent 3 years at Ciuci Consulting where he worked across corporate strategy, operations management, consumer intelligence, and business transformation as an integral part of the management consulting team. He was instrumental in the execution of some of the firm's high-impact projects including commercial due diligence and market entry strategies for a large renewable energy company raising capital $5 million capital, operations management support for a 300-bed multi-specialty hospital, and business transformation for a tier-one micro-finance bank.
Miracle also has equity research experience as an intern at A-Stotz Investment Research, Thailand, where he covered the automobile market specifically providing key insights on Toyota. He holds a First-class business management degree from the University of Nigeria, a CIPM Charter holder, a certified Financial Modeling and Valuation Analyst, and currently completing his ICAN program.
Marion is a seasoned corporate attorney with over 14 years of experience specializing in corporate and commercial law, as well as venture capital. She possesses a profound understanding of the intricate legal aspects surrounding venture capital investments, making her highly regarded for providing sound legal guidance and ensuring adherence to regulations in a dynamic and competitive industry.
Currently, Marion holds the position of Investor Relations Lead at HealthCap Africa, a pan-African venture capital firm that focuses on investing in Healthtech and fintech startups across Africa. In this role, she has evaluated more than 60 Healthtech and fintech startups in some of Africa's largest markets and economies, including Nigeria, Kenya, South Africa, and Egypt. Marion's commitment and expertise are evident in her active participation in over 20 investment committee meetings during this period.
As a business development, partner relations and project management specialist, Obianuju contributes significantly to the Health Cap Africa investor relations, investment, portfolio management, and operational initiatives.
Her professional expertise spans the pharmaceutical industry, particularly in project management and business development, coupled with substantial experience in venture capital partnering with a $10M African-focused generalist fund. She merges her extensive experience in the healthcare and finance industries as a key asset in the fulfilment of HealthCap’s objectives and goals. She is a graduate of Dream VC, a distinguished VC program for analysts, and is actively engaged in mentorship, contributing to ideathons and accelerator projects in Nigeria.
Miracle Nnaji is a Senior Investment Analyst at HealthCap Africa with 4 years of experience spanning venture capital, equity research, and management consulting. He has reviewed and executed 100+ venture capital deals, advising on private markets sell-side, and project finance transactions with values over $20 million, mainly across financial services, and healthcare.
Before joining HealthCap, Miracle spent 3 years at Ciuci Consulting where he worked across corporate strategy, operations management, consumer intelligence, and business transformation as an integral part of the management consulting team. He was instrumental in the execution of some of the firm's high-impact projects including commercial due diligence and market entry strategies for a large renewable energy company raising capital $5 million capital, operations management support for a 300-bed multi-specialty hospital, and business transformation for a tier-one micro-finance bank.
Miracle also has equity research experience as an intern at A-Stotz Investment Research, Thailand, where he covered the automobile market specifically providing key insights on Toyota. He holds a First-class business management degree from the University of Nigeria, a CIPM Charter holder, a certified Financial Modeling and Valuation Analyst, and currently completing his ICAN program.
Marion is a seasoned corporate attorney with over 14 years of experience specializing in corporate and commercial law, as well as venture capital. She possesses a profound understanding of the intricate legal aspects surrounding venture capital investments, making her highly regarded for providing sound legal guidance and ensuring adherence to regulations in a dynamic and competitive industry.
Currently, Marion holds the position of Investor Relations Lead at HealthCap Africa, a pan-African venture capital firm that focuses on investing in Healthtech and fintech startups across Africa. In this role, she has evaluated more than 60 Healthtech and fintech startups in some of Africa's largest markets and economies, including Nigeria, Kenya, South Africa, and Egypt. Marion's commitment and expertise are evident in her active participation in over 20 investment committee meetings during this period.
Lola is a seasoned Digital and Innovation expert boasting an impressive 17 years of experience dedicated to devising inventive solutions for real-world challenges in the private sector. Her commitment extends to bolstering the startup ecosystem through impactful partnerships and dynamic impact programs. She currently holds the esteemed position of Chief Digital Officer at FBNQuest, a pivotal arm of FBN Holdings Plc.
Lola's journey has taken her across Europe and Africa, where she assumed similar pivotal roles at renowned companies including Dresdner Kleinwort, Commerzbank, BNP Paribas, Union Bank, and First Bank Nigeria. Her academic journey mirrors her professional excellence. She holds a BSc in Business Information Systems with First Class Honours from Middlesex University, London, further accentuated by a scholarship for her exceptional academic achievements. Complementing her foundation is an MBA from the prestigious Imperial College Business School, London.
Rebecca Enonchong, FREng, serves as the founder and CEO of AppsTech, an enterprise software company, and is a co-founder of I/O Spaces, an inclusive coworking space situated in the Washington DC area. She plays a pivotal role in fostering technology innovation and ventures across Africa. Beyond her prominent roles, she also chairs Cameroon's ActivSpaces and holds the esteemed positions of Trustee and Chair Emeritus of Afrilabs, a body that provides support to over 1 million entrepreneurs spanning 52 African countries.
Rebecca's impactful contributions extend to her co-founding roles in entities such as the Cameroon Angels Network and the African Business Angels Network. Notably, she holds the position of Vice-Chair at the WHO Foundation and simultaneously serves as the President of its US affiliate, the Go Give One Foundation. Her extensive influence is further evident through her membership on several boards, including the International Chamber of Commerce, VC4Africa, Imagine Worldwide, the US Exim Bank Advisory Council on Advancing Women, and the UN ECA Center for Digital Excellence.
He is an accomplished medical professional who has achieved several accolades both locally and internationally. In 2005, Dr Pitan (MBBS, MPH) achieved a significant milestone by becoming the first African representative on the IHF Governing Council, where he proudly represented Nigeria. During this tenure, Dr. Pitan admirably fulfilled the role of Treasurer for two consecutive terms, showcasing his dedication and leadership.
Dr. Tunde is IFS’ Group Managing Director. He is a keen entrepreneur with several years of experience as an Environmental and Public Health Consultant and a medical doctor with postgraduate training in public health and business administration. Dr. Tunde started IFS with the dream of revolutionizing maintenance in Nigeria, Africa, and across the Middle East. He is particularly focused on cultivating a culture where maintenance is recognized as the tool that fosters productivity, effectiveness, and profitability for corporate organizations, government agencies, and entire states.
Dr. Tunde Ayeye is a member of the British Institute of Facilities Management, an alumnus of the Lagos Business School in Nigeria and IESE Spain, and a member of the owner/president-managed program (OPM41) of the Harvard Business School.
