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Cropnuts is an ISO-accredited agricultural laboratory and agronomy services company in East Africa. It provides laboratory and remote spectral testing, along with agricultural advisory services, to farmers, governments, and NGOs.
Kentaste produces and sells coconut oil, milk, and cream in Kenya. It operates facilities in Malindi and Kwale, sources from more than 2,000 farmers, and sells products for the food and personal care markets across East Africa.
The M-KOPA payment system lets low-income consumers buy products through mobile payments on a pay-as-you-go basis, avoiding a high upfront cost and saving on kerosene.
Anne Ngugi discusses her impact investing journey and work supporting businesses in the latest Meet the Team series.
Investment in emerging markets remains below 2021–2022 peaks, while demand in East Africa for affordable food, reliable energy, and safe water continues to grow amid climate pressure and population growth.
DOB Equity’s Impact Spotlight features Moringa School alumna Tinah Ngei discussing her move from business development into data science and access to practical, industry-relevant education.
The page describes how a new generation of East African founders is changing the systems that connect farmers, traders, and consumers.
On the sidelines of the AVCA Conference & VC Summit 2026, DOB Equity joined Acumen Resilient Agriculture Fund (ARAF), KawiSafi Ventures, and Equator to co-host the Africa Private Capital Ecosystem Evening in Nairobi, creating space for conversation, connection, and shared perspectives across
DOB Equity announced an investment in Irrisol Engineering, a water infrastructure company providing safe, reliable, and affordable water to underserved communities.
DOB Equity’s stated mission is to back entrepreneurs building solutions to improve lives and strengthen communities across East Africa. Its focus areas include Sustainable Food Systems and Water & Sanitation.
Every day in Nairobi, thousands of informal vendors, from kiosks to street-food stalls, wake before sunrise to feed a growing city. Many of these entrepreneurs are women, running micro-businesses that support their families and local communities. Kwanza Tukule is helping them thrive. As
Anthony is an Investment Associate at DOB Equity in Nairobi. He sources and structures potential investments and works with portfolio companies to support their strategic, operational, and impact objectives.
Arnold Mwangi is an Investment Manager at DOB Equity in Nairobi, Kenya, with more than three years of experience in corporate and project finance transaction advisory in East Africa. His work has included due diligence, valuations, and financial modelling across several sectors.
Bas Jongtien has been DOB Equity’s senior legal counsel since joining the team in 2017. He supports investment and divestment documentation, due diligence, liability matters, board and shareholder positions, and corporate housekeeping.
Coen has a university degree in Business Administration. As CFO he worked in several large and small companies, across different sectors and different countries. He joined DOB Tree in 2022 as CFO. Coen is married to Nicole and they have one daughter.
The Sustainable Development Goals are the blueprint to achieve a better and more sustainable future for all.
The company backs businesses that contribute to a more social, sustainable, and resilient society while delivering long-term profitability. Its focus areas are Sustainable Food Systems, Renewable Energy, and Water & Sanitation Services.
The company backs businesses that contribute to a more social, sustainable, and resilient society while delivering long-term profitability. Its focus areas are Sustainable Food Systems, Renewable Energy, and Water & Sanitation Services.
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