A long-term partner for African growth
Founded in January 2019, Rodmaku LLC is an institutional private investment firm committed to building resilient businesses that generate lasting economic value and quality employment across Africa.
Our Platform
Rodmaku LLC serves as the General Partner of Rodmaku LP and the strategic investment and governance platform of the Rodmaku Group.
The firm is responsible for investment strategy, structuring, governance, and capital partnerships, connecting global investors, strategic partners, and institutions with professionally managed opportunities across Africa. Through disciplined stewardship and long-term value creation, Rodmaku LLC bridges international capital with sustainable growth opportunities in emerging markets.
Rodmaku LLC
North America / GlobalBased in Boston, USA, serving as the strategic investment and governance platform of the group. Connects global investors, family offices, and institutions with structured opportunities.
Rodmaku Ltd
Uganda / East AfricaBased in Kampala, Uganda, acting as the African operating and implementation engine. Focuses on SME growth, agriculture value chains, manufacturing, and local value addition.
Our Mission
To build a trusted bridge between global capital and Africa’s growth opportunities through transparent, responsible, and professionally managed investment platforms.
Our Vision
To become a trusted African investment platform driving inclusive prosperity and long-term economic transformation.
Unlocking Africa's Productive Potential
While much global capital has chased consumer technology and venture speculation, Africa's true economic foundation lies in its real economy — the agricultural supply chains feeding millions, the manufacturing plants creating value-added exports, the physical infrastructure connecting markets, and the educational systems cultivating the next generation.
Rodmaku bridges the gap between global institutional capital and resilient African enterprises by combining rigorous underwriting with hands-on operational leadership.
Our Team
Meet the operational and strategic leaders managing Rodmaku's capital allocation, technology frameworks, and compliance systems.
Ronald Damulira Makumbi
Founder & Managing Partner
Ronald Damulira Makumbi is an investment professional, entrepreneur, and strategic leader with over 15 years of experience in investment management, financial structuring, governance, and business leadership across the public and private sectors. With deep insight into both East African and North American markets, he specializes in connecting global capital with high-growth opportunities in Africa. Trained through executive education at Harvard Business School, Ronald is the Founder and Managing Partner of the Rodmaku Group, where he leads investment strategy, capital partnerships, and the development of innovative financial solutions that promote sustainable growth and financial inclusion.
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Gertrude Kimera Nakayenga
Strategy & Operations Lead
Gertrude brings over 15 years of leadership and operational experience across the Business and Information & Communication Technology (ICT) sectors, spanning both public and private enterprises. Throughout her career, she has successfully managed strategic initiatives, business operations, technology-driven projects, and organizational transformation programs. Trained in Project Management at Northeastern University, she combines strategic leadership with strong execution capabilities, enabling organizations to translate vision into measurable results. Her expertise lies in bridging business strategy with technology innovation to improve operational efficiency, drive growth, and deliver sustainable results. Having worked in Both East African and North American markets, she brings a unique global perspective while executing our complex business challenges.
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Hanifa Logose
Data Analytics Lead
Hanifa Logose is a data analytics and machine learning professional trained at Northeastern University. With experience in the banking sector and broader private industry, she specializes in leveraging data, analytics, and predictive modeling to support strategic decision-making, risk management, and business growth. Having worked across both East African and North American markets, Hanifa brings a global perspective to identifying opportunities and solving complex business challenges. At Rodmaku Group, she helps transform data into actionable insights that drive innovation, improve performance, and create long-term value for the organization and its partners.
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