Lo Toney: 7 companies that define his venture capital legacy
From Nike's digital halls to his own Plexo Capital, Lo Toney's career spans seven companies that define modern venture capital investing
Dangote turns 69 as Tinubu leads tributes, NNPC doubles crude supply and $100bn expansion plan takes shape
Aliko Dangote turned 69 on Friday as Tinubu led birthday tributes, NNPC doubled crude deliveries and a $100 billion expansion plan moved forward.
Oando is raising $750 million for a 100-well drilling push that CEO Wale Tinubu says could triple the company's oil output
Oando CEO Wale Tinubu told Reuters the company is raising up to $750 million for a 100-well drilling campaign that could boost production by 300%, with the Iran war lifting investor appetite for West African crude.
7 companies backed by Nasir Qadree, the $186 million inclusive VC
Washington-based Nasir Qadree manages $186 million through Zeal Capital Partners, backing ventures that target systemic financial inequities in America.
The 7 companies driving Willie Woods' $1.3 billion private equity empire
A deep look at seven companies backing Willie Woods' 25-year mission to build the premier minority-owned private equity firm in America.
Inside Stacy Brown-Philpot's $172 million bet on the founders Silicon Valley overlooks
A look at the seven companies and board roles that define the career of tech veteran and venture capitalist Stacy Brown-Philpot.
How Lindsay Lee spotted AppLovin before it was worth $130 billion and what he backed next
Lindsay Lee led early bets on AppLovin and Guardant Health before founding Authentic Ventures. Here are the businesses across his portfolio.
How Tarrus Richardson built a $500 million private equity empire on businesses others overlook
Tarrus Richardson built IMB Partners into a leading minority-owned US private equity firm. Here are the businesses at the center of his empire.
Morocco tycoon Chakib Alj warns Middle East war is hitting supply chains
Morocco’s top business lobby says rising costs, port congestion and shipping delays are squeezing companies as the Middle East war disrupts trade.
7 companies owned by American multimillionaire Kneeland Youngblood
Physician turned private equity titan Kneeland Youngblood has quietly built a multimillion-dollar empire spanning healthcare, energy, gaming and digital infrastructure.
7 companies owned by top private equity veteran Ray Whiteman
From heavy-duty gearboxes to risk analytics, Stellex Capital's Ray Whiteman has built a multimillion-dollar portfolio spanning manufacturing, services and fintech.
Folashade Afolabi, wife of Sifax boss, holds $24.7 million stake in SAHCO Plc
Folashade Afolabi holds a 17.86% stake in SAHCO worth N34.6 billion at current market prices as the company posts record profit of N11.73 billion.
Meet Dr. Herriot Tabuteau, the Haitian immigrant who self-funded a $6 billion brain disorder company from a broom closet and quietly became a Black billionaire
Dr. Herriot Tabuteau came to America from Haiti at age nine and built a $6 billion brain disorder company that nobody believed in.
Standard Chartered says Kenya's wealthy investors are moving into ESG assets and offshore markets
Kenya's high-net-worth investors are moving away from residential property into ESG assets and offshore markets, according to Standard Chartered executives speaking in Nairobi.
Nigerian billionaire Abdul Samad Rabiu drops to 4th on Africa rich list after Nathan Kirsh deal
Abdulsamad Rabiu has fallen to fourth among Africa’s richest people after Nathan Kirsh’s multibillion-dollar Sysco deal sharply lifted his fortune.
7 businesses owned by Serena Williams, tennis icon turned VC
Serena Williams controls seven major businesses spanning venture capital, sports ownership, fashion and wellness. Here is what she owns beyond tennis.