Investor bullish on education in West Africa Published by Staff Writer on 23 June 2026 “Families will do anything to ensure that their children get a high-quality education,” says Danladi Verheijen, co-founder of Verod Capital Management.
From beverage cans to gyms: Verod’s investment playbook for West Africa Published by Jaco Maritz on 27 April 2026 Danladi Verheijen discusses his journey as an investor and the lessons he has learnt along the way.
Nigeria: Four businesses seizing opportunities in the fish industry Published by Staff Writer on 4 August 2023 In this article, we spotlight four organisations harnessing the potential of Nigeria’s fish industry.
Eight agribusiness ideas to consider in West Africa: Catfish, cassava, fonio and more Published by Staff Writer on 14 September 2021 Investors and businesspeople highlight eight agriculture-related ideas to explore in West Africa.
Nigeria: From cassava to private schools – nine business opportunities Published by Staff Writer on 26 July 2021 From processing cassava to a private school chain, How we made it in Africa highlights nine business opportunities in Nigeria, the continent’s most populous country with over 200 million people.
Profit-making idea: Import substitution of fish in Nigeria Published by Staff Writer on 13 May 2021 An estimated $600 million in fish is imported into Nigeria every year.
Agribusiness and ICT: Two sectors with unique potential in Nigeria Published by David Lawrence on 24 March 2021 New research shows that long-term prospects for Nigeria’s economic growth are strong, with several promising areas for investment.
Eight agribusiness and food opportunities in Africa worth pursuing in 2021 Published by Staff Writer on 6 January 2021 Here are eight agribusiness and food opportunities, as highlighted by top entrepreneurs and investors.
Investor highlights opportunities in Nigeria’s insurance and education sectors Published by Betsy G Henderson on 27 December 2020 Nigeria’s insurance industry is a “screaming opportunity” while demand for good quality schools far exceeds supply.
From fish to pharmaceuticals, investor bullish about import substitution in Nigeria Published by Betsy G Henderson on 22 December 2020 Danladi Verheijen, managing partner of Verod Capital Management, discusses opportunities in Nigeria’s manufacturing and agriculture sectors.
Africa Deal Roundup: 15 noteworthy deals and announcements in September Published by Staff Writer on 30 September 2019 A selection of African private equity deal, fundraising and exit announcements that came across our desk in September 2019.
