Verod’s investment playbook for West Africa

Interview with Danladi Verheijen
CO-FOUNDER and CEO, VEROD

Lives in: Nigeria

In 2008, Danladi Verheijen co-founded Verod Capital Management, a private equity investment firm focused on West Africa. How we made it in Africa editor-in-chief Jaco Maritz interviewed him about his journey as an investor and the lessons he has learnt along the way.

Topics discussed during the interview include:

• The deal that put Verod on the map
• Backing Moniepoint, an African unicorn
• Why he likes the gym business
• His toughest moments as an investor
• Long-distance running as a…