Emmanuel Boakye
Cape Town
Summary
Experienced investment professional with over 15 years of expertise in portfolio management, investment analysis and venture building across emerging markets. Proven ability to source high-potential deals, lead fundraising efforts, and support portfolio companies in achieving scalable impact. Deep understanding of financial markets, employing strong analytical and decision-making skills to analyse investment opportunities and associated risks. Passionate about driving innovation in energy, agriculture, and climate technologies. Excels in adapting to fast-paced environments and driving team success. Strong network of active market participants regionally and globally. Detail-oriented with strong communication and leadership skills,.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Consultant
Nyansa Consulting
07.2019 - Current
- Consulted on fundraising and strategy for a renewable energy-focused impact investment manager.
- Developed overall capital strategy and fundraising activities for a clean energy startup.
Venture Scout
Susquehanna Sustainable
02.2024 - 09.2024
- Sourced climate-tech startups, providing access to high-potential deals across Africa.
Portfolio Manager/Senior Equity Analyst
Aluwani Capital Partners
12.2015 - 06.2024
- Company Overview: Aluwani Capital Partners is one of the largest black-owned asset managers in South Africa with capabilities in equities, fixed income and credit strategies.
- Contributed to portfolio construction and developed strategies for risk management of fund.
- Collaborated with business development teams to develop leads, pitch for clients and market fund for growth opportunities.
- Proactively conduct detailed fundamental analysis on potential high conviction investment opportunities.
- Maintained high-level valuation models of companies in portfolio.
- Maintained a high level of knowledge about assigned sectors, participating in industry conferences and events regularly.
- Specialist coverage of technology, specialty finance and consumer sectors of the South African market and global peers.
- Developed comprehensive initiation coverage reports for newly assigned equities, setting the stage for ongoing monitoring activities.
Senior Equity Analyst
Momentum Asset Management
04.2014 - 11.2015
- Company Overview: Momentum Asset Management is one of the largest investment management firms in South Africa, overseeing equity, fixed income, credit, private equity and real estate strategies
- Utilized screening tool to identify bottom-up stock idea identification.
- Conducted detailed fundamental analysis on potential high conviction investment opportunities
- Successfully maintained high-level valuation models of companies in broad coverage group
- Maintained a high level of knowledge about assigned sectors, participating in industry conferences and events regularly.
- Assisted in preparation of quarterly reviews, presentations and other documents for investor meetings.
Investment Analyst & Portfolio Manager
Fairtree Capital
09.2010 - 03.2014
- Generalist coverage responsibility across African listed equities
- Enhanced portfolio performance by conducting thorough investment research and analysis.
- Identified potential merger and acquisition targets through detailed industry mapping exercises, leading to successful transactions.
- Developed influential relationships with the senior management teams and decision makers
- Assisted with company newsletters, client report backs and due diligence presentations
Equities Trader
Fairtree Capital
07.2009 - 08.2010
- Company Overview: Fairtree Capital is an award-winning investment manager managing multi-strategy, hedge and long-only portfolios
- Actively routed trades for the dealing desk for the portfolios.
- Developed strong relationships with brokers to negotiate favorable trade execution terms.
- Optimized order routing decisions to maximize liquidity capture while minimizing market impact costs
Education
Terra.do Climate Fellowship
Remote01-2024
Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst -
Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst (CAIA) Association
Remote01-2013
Chartered Accountant (SA) -
South African Institute of Chartered Accountants (SAICA)
Johannesburg, South Africa01-2009
Post-Graduate Diploma - Accounting Honours
University of Cape Town
Cape Town, South Africa01-2005
BCom - Accounting
University of Cape Town
Cape Town, South Africa01-2004
Skills
- Robust written & verbal communication
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Investment analysis and financial modelling
- Portfolio management and construction
- Fundraising and capital development
- Deal sourcing
- Climate tech expertise (energy, agriculture, mobility, sustainable food)
- Strong leadership abilities
- Comprehensive knowledge of Microsoft applications
Accomplishments
- Successfully raised and deployed $12.5M for a Africa-focused equity fund.
- Advised startups on capital strategy
Timeline
Venture Scout
Susquehanna Sustainable
02.2024 - 09.2024
Consultant
Nyansa Consulting
07.2019 - Current
Portfolio Manager/Senior Equity Analyst
Aluwani Capital Partners
12.2015 - 06.2024
Senior Equity Analyst
Momentum Asset Management
04.2014 - 11.2015
Investment Analyst & Portfolio Manager
Fairtree Capital
09.2010 - 03.2014
Equities Trader
Fairtree Capital
07.2009 - 08.2010
Terra.do Climate Fellowship
Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst -
Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst (CAIA) Association
Chartered Accountant (SA) -
South African Institute of Chartered Accountants (SAICA)
Post-Graduate Diploma - Accounting Honours
University of Cape Town
BCom - Accounting
University of Cape Town
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