Soji Fanoiki, managing partner

Soji founded Boinu Capital Partners in 2016 and is responsible for fund sourcing, diligence, monitoring fund holdings, and investor relations. Through his unique experience and diverse network, Soji has gained access to the highest quality private equity firms in Africa. Soji has been investing in the African private markets since 2016, initially committing capital to Verdant Frontiers — a U.S.-managed Fund operating in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Soji has gained valuable insight along the way, developing relationships with other key general partners across the continent.

Soji has over 23 years of experience in the Asset Management business, with investment counseling, business development, and marketing and sales roles all honed at Fisher Investments. Soji is a liason between U.S.-based institutional and high net worth investors and the investment opportunities found in emerging markets.

Soji received his B.A. in Economics and Business from the University of San Francisco; Series 6, 7, 63, and 65 (inactive). He is an avid traveler, enjoys time with his family, soccer, basketball and cooking.