Backbone Capital Ventures
Finance · Technology · AI
A venture capital and advisory powerhouse backing Tech and AI innovators with equity funding and strategic direction.
Bako Group Holdings is a pan-African private investment holding company building tomorrow's industries across finance, technology, energy, real estate, mobility, and media — guided by the philosophy of Afridevelopism.
6
Operating Companies
12+
Global Locations
7
Industry Sectors
1
Continental Vision
/ 01 — WHO WE ARE
Founded by Bako Ambianda, Bako Group Holdings consolidates and scales a diversified portfolio of high-impact ventures across the continent — and beyond.
We don't just allocate capital. We architect the industries Africa will be known for tomorrow.
Mission
Invest in transformative businesses that accelerate Africa's economic advancement.
Vision
Become Africa's leading investment holding company — shaping industries globally.
Philosophy
Afridevelopism — empowering development from within.

/ 02 — THE GROUP
Each subsidiary operates independently — and contributes to a single, compounding vision for the next era of African enterprise.
Finance · Technology · AI
A venture capital and advisory powerhouse backing Tech and AI innovators with equity funding and strategic direction.
Media & Events
Premium business programs, immersive brand engagements, and high-impact summits across the world.
Consulting · New Economies
Bridging investors, enterprises, and governments to unlock investment and accelerate sustainable development.
Energy & Minerals
Mobilising capital and advancing strategic projects in mineral exploration and energy development.
Clean Energy · Mobility · Real Estate
Solar power, electric mobility, real estate ventures, and transformative hospitality assets.
Philanthropy · Youth Empowerment
Equipping the next generation of African leaders through education, mentorship, podcasts and books.

EXECUTIVE CHAIRMAN
Bako Ambianda
/ 03 — LEADERSHIP
“Development is not something done to Africa. It is something done by Africa.”
An award-winning entrepreneur, best-selling author, sustainable energy advocate, and pan-African investor — Bako Ambianda has spent more than a decade shaping international trade, foreign direct investment, and enterprise development across the continent.
He also leads Capital Allocators 100, advising corporates, institutional investors, and governments on private equity and African investment strategies.
/ 04 — WHY CHOOSE US
Cutting-edge technology and forward-thinking processes that stay ahead of the curve.
Environmentally responsible and socially impactful at every layer of the portfolio.
ISO-certified products and services meeting the highest international standards.
Meaningful contributions to Africa's economic growth and long-term development.
/ BRAND MANIFESTO
We invest in people, technologies, and ventures that push boundaries. We challenge outdated narratives. We refuse to accept limitations.
/Architects of tomorrow.
/Catalysts of transformation.
/Bako Group Holdings.
/ 05 — GLOBAL PRESENCE
From African capitals to global financial hubs — we build where the future is being decided.
/ 06 — BUILD WITH US
Join a dynamic workplace where innovation thrives, contributions are valued, and talent is nurtured for growth and lasting success.
WEBSITE
www.bakogc.com
hello@bakogc.com
SOCIAL
@bakogc · @thebakogroup