DOB Equity

Founded in 1997, DOB Equity is a Dutch-based impact investor focused on making strategic investments in small to medium-sized companies across East Africa. The firm aims to generate positive social and economic impacts through its investments.

Hayo Afman

Managing Director

Zipporah Gakuu

Investment Analyst

Toine Huijbers

Co-CEO and CFO

Anthony Mahira

Investment Manager

Vera Wachira

Investment Manager

Karen Waithaka

CEO

Saskia van der Mast

Investment Manager

Past deals in Burundi

Prothem

Private Equity Round in 2012
Prothem is the first and only private tea factory in Burundi, operating under the acronym Mwaro Tea Promotion. The company focuses on producing black CTC (Crush, Tear and Curl) tea, which is available in various forms including broken pekoe, pekoe fannings, pekoe dust, and different dust and fanning colors. Prothem is committed to supporting and improving the livelihoods of smallholder farmers and local communities, while offering consumers a health-giving beverage. Through its operations, Prothem plays a significant role in the local economy by enhancing the production and quality of tea in the region.
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