Hi, I'm Kome Ajegbo - Board Member at Cabeólica, S.A.
I am passionate about bridging Africa's infrastructure gap, crafting innovative financing solutions that drive sustainable growth. I thrive in complex, multilateral environments, transforming visions into tangible economic progress across diverse sectors.
At a glance
Curated signals on strengths, focus areas, and how they can help.
Led public sector financing initiatives at a $15 billion multilateral institution.
Designs tailored infrastructure financing solutions for sovereigns and state entities.
Can help others structure complex blended finance instruments for African infrastructure.
🚀 Career trajectory
Foundational Finance Experience
Began career in investment banking at Goldman Sachs and venture capital at Kaizen Venture Partners, building a strong understanding of financial markets and deal structuring.
✦ Investment Banking
✦ Venture Capital
Specialization in African Infrastructure
Transitioned to the Nigeria Sovereign Investment Authority, focusing on infrastructure investments, before joining the Africa Finance Corporation.
✦ Sovereign Wealth Funds
✦ Infrastructure Investments
Leadership at Africa Finance Corporation
Currently lead public sector financing initiatives and sustainability efforts at AFC, deploying capital across critical sectors to address Africa's infrastructure gap.
✦ Public Sector Finance
✦ Sustainability
✦ African Markets
Board Level Governance
Expanding influence through board membership, contributing strategic oversight and governance to financial institutions.
✦ Board Governance
✦ Financial Institutions
💪🏻 Superpowers
Sovereign Infrastructure Financing Architect
Designing bespoke financial solutions for public sector entities.
✦ Develops tailored debt and equity financing for governments.
✦ Structures complex instruments blending conventional and climate finance.
✦ Addresses critical infrastructure gaps across Africa.
Cross-Sectoral Investment Leader
Proven track record in diverse African infrastructure investments.
✦ Expertise in power, telecoms, mining, and transportation sectors.
✦ Drives sustainability initiatives across multiple industries.
✦ Identifies and funds projects critical for economic development.
Multilateral Finance Strategist
Leveraging deep experience at AFC to foster sustainable development.
✦ Operates within a $15 billion multilateral institution.
✦ Focuses on bridging Africa's significant infrastructure deficit.
✦ Builds robust funding structures for long-term growth.
I'm excited about
✦ Connecting with peers and experts in sustainable infrastructure finance.
✦ Exploring innovative financing models for emerging markets.
✦ Identifying strategic partnerships to scale impactful projects across Africa.
I can help with
✦ Structuring complex financing solutions for sovereign and sub-sovereign entities.
✦ Advising on sustainability integration within infrastructure projects.
✦ Sharing insights on navigating the African infrastructure investment landscape.
I would love your help on
✦ Connecting with leading innovators in green technology for infrastructure.
✦ Introductions to policymakers driving infrastructure development in key African nations.
✦ Opportunities to collaborate on groundbreaking blended finance initiatives.