High-impact philanthropy in Africa is directly dependent on well-established relationships. We maximize opportunities and speed the pace of economic development by working in collaboration with Pan-African and global partners, including individuals, organizations and institutions committed to both progress and profit in Africa’s emerging markets.

As a catalytic foundation engaged in impact investing on a continent-wide scale, The Tony Elumelu Foundation partners with a wide range of companies, from global banking institutions and venture capital funds to village businesses and multinational corporations operating in Africa.

We work closely with Heirs Holdings, our partner investment company, to catalyse social change by opening access to debt or equity capital for the small and growing businesses. Together, we seek to show entrepreneurs that they can make money while lifting people from poverty. Tony O. Elumelu, MFR is Chairman of Heirs Holdings.