Bridging U.S. Capital with Africa's Explosive Growth
First CoHO Inc. is deploying $600 million to identify, invest in, and scale Africa's most promising startups across five transformative sectors.
CoHo First is backing brilliant entrepreneurs who address the hardest, highest-stakes problems in the world.
We are a modern investment fund built on experience, conviction, and long-term partnerships.
Five Sectors Transforming Africa
Investing where innovation meets impact — sectors solving critical challenges while offering exceptional risk-adjusted returns.
By the Numbers: Building Africa's Future
Our strategic approach combines capital deployment with operational excellence to create lasting impact across the African continent.
Total investment capital committed to transforming Africa's startup ecosystem
Target portfolio value through strategic investments and value creation
Carefully selected companies across five high-impact sectors
Fintech, Health Tech, Agriculture, Manufacturing, and Real Estate
Multiple on invested capital through strategic exits and value creation
Long-term commitment to sustainable growth and impact
Three Phases. One Transformational Journey.
Deployment & Foundation
- ✓ $200-300M deployed
- ✓ 15-20 initial investments
- ✓ Nairobi Hub operational
- ✓ ESG frameworks established
Exit & Legacy
- ✓ 3x-5x MOIC target
- ✓ M&A and IPO exits
- ✓ CoHO Fund II launch
- ✓ 50,000+ jobs supported
Scaling & Integration
- ✓ 50% avg revenue growth
- ✓ Buy-and-build strategy
- ✓ 2-3 regional expansions
- ✓ Interim liquidity events
Ready to Access Africa's High-Growth Markets?
Whether you're an entrepreneur building Africa's next unicorn or an institutional investor seeking emerging market exposure, First CoHO offers the expertise, capital, and network to succeed.
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