Goodwell Investments

Goodwell Investments is an impact investment firm that provides early-stage to growth capital along with hands-on support to inclusive businesses in Africa and India. It targets sectors including financial services, energy, health, mobility, education, agriculture, water and sanitation, and other basic services that improve livelihoods. The firm seeks minority stakes and offers board representation and advisory services to help portfolio companies scale sustainably. Based in the Netherlands with offices in Amsterdam and Cape Town, it pursues a long-term investment horizon of approximately five to ten years and aims to generate solid financial returns alongside social impact.

Wim van der Beek

Founder and Managing Partner

Wim van der Beek

Founder and Managing Partner

Nico Blaauw Ph.D

Partner, Investor Relations, Marketing and Communications

Els Boerhof

Managing Partner

Nathan Cheruiyot

Investment Associate

Judith Ngonyo

Investment Manager

Anne Ngugi

Senior Investment Manager

Lilian Oyando

Associate Partner

Past deals in Kenya

Gaea Foods

Debt Financing in 2024
Gaea Foods Limited is a Kenyan company established in 1998, specializing in the processing and supply of peeled and cut potatoes. Based in Nairobi, the company primarily serves fast food restaurants, mainstream hotels, and centralized kitchens for universities. Gaea Foods plays a vital role in connecting smallholder farmers with major business-to-business clients, facilitating a reliable supply chain for the local urban market. Through its operations, Gaea Foods contributes to the agricultural sector by ensuring that quality produce reaches its customers efficiently.

Copia Global

Series C in 2023
Copia Global Inc. is an e-commerce company based in Nairobi, Kenya, founded in 2013. It provides an innovative application that allows users to browse and order products from local shopkeepers, facilitating access to a wide range of quality goods for consumers in the developing world. The platform is designed to empower middle to low-income Africans by enabling them to make purchases without needing direct internet access. Copia Global leverages mobile technologies and a network of local agents to serve as distribution points, ensuring efficient delivery of products at consumers' convenience. The application also incorporates a mobile payment system, allowing shopkeepers to fulfill customer orders seamlessly.

Copia Global

Series C in 2022
Copia Global Inc. is an e-commerce company based in Nairobi, Kenya, founded in 2013. It provides an innovative application that allows users to browse and order products from local shopkeepers, facilitating access to a wide range of quality goods for consumers in the developing world. The platform is designed to empower middle to low-income Africans by enabling them to make purchases without needing direct internet access. Copia Global leverages mobile technologies and a network of local agents to serve as distribution points, ensuring efficient delivery of products at consumers' convenience. The application also incorporates a mobile payment system, allowing shopkeepers to fulfill customer orders seamlessly.

SparkMeter

Series A in 2020
SparkMeter develops smart electricity metering systems and grid management software for underserved markets. Its products include residential and commercial meters, along with software solutions that enhance grid efficiency, enable prepaid billing, and facilitate remote monitoring. Founded in 2012, SparkMeter operates from Washington D.C. and Nairobi, Kenya.

Copia Global

Series B in 2019
Copia Global Inc. is an e-commerce company based in Nairobi, Kenya, founded in 2013. It provides an innovative application that allows users to browse and order products from local shopkeepers, facilitating access to a wide range of quality goods for consumers in the developing world. The platform is designed to empower middle to low-income Africans by enabling them to make purchases without needing direct internet access. Copia Global leverages mobile technologies and a network of local agents to serve as distribution points, ensuring efficient delivery of products at consumers' convenience. The application also incorporates a mobile payment system, allowing shopkeepers to fulfill customer orders seamlessly.

Sendy

Series B in 2019
Sendy operates a logistics platform that simplifies delivery processes for businesses. Founded in 2014, it offers door-to-door delivery services for e-commerce, optimizes logistics for manufacturers and distributors, and provides access to multiple transporters.

Copia Global

Venture Round in 2019
Copia Global Inc. is an e-commerce company based in Nairobi, Kenya, founded in 2013. It provides an innovative application that allows users to browse and order products from local shopkeepers, facilitating access to a wide range of quality goods for consumers in the developing world. The platform is designed to empower middle to low-income Africans by enabling them to make purchases without needing direct internet access. Copia Global leverages mobile technologies and a network of local agents to serve as distribution points, ensuring efficient delivery of products at consumers' convenience. The application also incorporates a mobile payment system, allowing shopkeepers to fulfill customer orders seamlessly.
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