Who we are

We don’t Just Invest in Companies – We invest in Industries of the Future

We believe that large-scale economic growth is catalyzed by pioneering firms and groundbreaking innovations.

Our model is simple: we proactively identify and support the entrepreneurs who are already spotting new market opportunities and driving the next wave of growth. By backing these innovators, we build a robust pipeline of future industries and drive meaningful economic transformation.

Our Approach

Acacia is an impact fund that will balance commercial returns and social & environmental impact. The fund will combine the long-term economic growth and industry transformation objectives of Private Sector Development, with the risk-taking, investment-led approach of Venture Capital and Impact Investing.

Systemic approach and economic transformation ambition of Private Sector Development
Risk taking and commercial approach of Venture Capital
Patient-capital and technical assistance led approach of Impact Investing

The Future We Are Building

Catalytic Industry Growth

Our central objective is to foster the long-term, systemic growth of key industries by identifying and empowering groundbreaking entrepreneurs and concepts.

Macroeconomic Contribution

This strategy aims to deliver significant large-scale benefits, including GDP growth, job creation, income enhancement, poverty alleviation, and a substantial contribution to the green transition.

Immediate Impact

We generate immediate commercial returns by supporting the growth and success of individual portfolio firms.

Markets

We are focused on East Africa, leveraging our team’s deep-rooted experience and established networks in the region.

Growth Stage

We support visionary entrepreneurs and firms from the idea stage through early growth.

Sectors

We are sector-agnostic, investing wherever a business aligns with our core impact thesis and themes.

Pioneer Companies

We seek out pioneering firms that have the potential to catalyze the growth of an entire sector. These are the leaders and innovators of tomorrow.

Our Team

Meet the Team Shaping the Future of East Africa

Our team is the driving force behind our unique approach. We are seasoned development practitioners who have spent our careers leading large-scale sector transformations, directly contributing to the creation of tens of thousands of jobs. This experience gives us a profound understanding of what it takes to build thriving industries.

Lucy Kimani Founder and Chief Executive Officer

Lucy Kimani is the Founder and CEO of Acacia Prosperity Fund, a firm dedicated to transforming economies by investing in pioneering businesses. She is a passionate change maker with over 15 years of leadership in impact investing and private sector development, with a proven track record of catalysing large-scale change while aligning economic growth with social and environmental impact.

Before launching Acacia Prosperity Fund, Lucy worked at Gatsby Africa, where she led initiatives projected to create 230,000 jobs by 2030. Her work combined catalytic financing, policy reforms, and environmental sustainability to deliver systemic change.