We are Not a Platform. We are your Partner.
Isowo was born from many years of building businesses, supporting founders, and witnessing the same challenge over and over: talented entrepreneurs with profitable ventures couldn't access the capital or capability they needed to scale. So we built the solution.
Why Isowo Exists
Africa's economy runs on small and medium-sized businesses. They are the backbone of our communities—creating jobs, generating wealth, and driving local progress. But traditional finance has failed them.
Banks demand collateral most founders do not have. Venture capital chase tech unicorns and overlook ot her profitable, real-economy businesses that actually power our daily lives. And even when capital is available, most SMEs lack the corporate structure and strategic insight needed to grow sustainably.
Isowo exists to fix this
We are an investment management company built on a simple belief: that everyday people should be able to invest in the businesses they can see, understand, and believe in. And that ambitious founders deserve more than just money, they deserve a partner who will help them build something that lasts.
We curate high-potential businesses, syndicate investment opportunities to our community, and then roll up our sleeves to actively grow these companies — installing governance, driving strategy, and transforming them into professionally managed, scalable assets. This isn't passive investment. This is building.
Our Mission
To build and finance a portfolio of profitable, professionally managed businesses by channeling syndicated retail capital into Africa's most promising SMEs—delivering strong financial returns and measurable economic impact to our investor community.
Our Vision
To become the most trusted name for alternative investment in Africa—creating a transparent ecosystem where promising businesses grow into scalable assets and every individual has the opportunity to invest in their community's progress.
Integrity
We build with trust, transparency, and accountability. Every decision, every investment, every update — you will know exactly where you stand.
Empowerment
Every investment uplifts investors, founders, and communities alike. We are not extracting value — we are creating it, together.
Professionalism
We transform businesses through structure, strategy, and systems. Our hands-on approach turns promising SMEs into investable assets ready for their next stage of growth.
Impact
Beyond profit, every project must strengthen communities and economies. We measure success not just in returns, but in jobs created, wealth retained, and opportunities unlocked.
Be Part of What We Are Building
We are looking for investors, founders, and partners who share our vision of a more inclusive, transparent, and impactful financial landscape.
Kayode Elvis Idowu
Managing Partner
Dhikrullahi Teslim Olalekan
Chief Investment Officer