Abiodun Mamora, Advisor (Corporate Finance) at Loyal VC, is reshaping the narrative around finance leadership in Africa with his innovative “Seller Mode” philosophy.
Drawing from her recent experience advising on a small yet groundbreaking M&A deal, Mamora, who led the seller team, argues that the role of a Chief Financial Officer (CFO) transcends traditional scorekeeping to become a value architect—a lesson he believes is critical for African businesses.
Mamora’s insight stems from his hands-on role in preparing a company for sale, a process that sharpened its growth strategy, exposed inefficiencies, and instilled a focus on long-term value.
“Run a company’s finance as if it’s always on the market,” she advises, emphasizing that for private capital-backed firms, success hinges not just on stability but on delivering robust returns. This investor-like mindset, blending discipline with relentless value creation, is a paradigm shift he urges CFOs to adopt across the continent.
The conversation took a personal turn a few days ago in Lagos when a friend challenged Mamora to leverage her extensive network to raise private capital, targeting Nigeria’s social infrastructure deficit.
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Highlighting health and education—sectors plagued by fragmentation—her friend tapped into Mamora’s deep-rooted passion. With both parents having retired from senior roles in Nigeria’s government hospitals, Mamora has witnessed firsthand the sector’s challenges, fueling her interest in innovative financing solutions.
As an advisor at Loyal VC, Mamora is now exploring how to mobilize resources to address these gaps, blending his corporate finance expertise with a commitment to social impact. Industry watchers are eager to see how this initiative unfolds, with potential to redefine investment strategies in Nigeria’s public sector.
