About Us

Aequalitas is an ESG and Impact Investment advisory firm with International Development at its core.

We are deeply embedded in these global markets and motivated by the need to develop and implement innovative solutions that:

  • Foster both environmental and social impact alongside sustainable financial growth.
  • Are practical, durable, and adaptable over time.
  • Are tailored to align with varying sectors. 

Our Values

Our Vision

To create sustainable growth, with accountable capital and actions that make for a more impactful, inclusive economy

Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG): To build resilient funds and companies, to defend them with good governance and to unlock value with smart ESG solutions.

Impact Investing: To connect informed capital to relevant business opportunities essential to the local economic fabric of our markets.

International Development: To proactively bring interdisciplinary methods of human and economic development to Impact Investment and ESG solutions that are locally relevant, sustainable and accountable.

Our Mission

Accelerate the resilience of the economy through sustainability, innovation and impact.

We accomplish this through global and local experience, expertise and networks. We assemble relevant and scalable opportunities, inform capital and embed practical solutions. To that end, we advocate for and challenge capital to respond to bespoke client-centered needs.

We are a team of highly experienced ESG, Private Equity and  International Development practitioners focused on Africa and other global growth markets.

The Team

Our Experts

Vhahangwele Manavhela

Managing Director

Imruwa
Demissie

Director of Operations

Olwethu Dhlomo

ESG Analyst

Johanah ‎ Aphiri

Administrator

Our years of experience

Our team has a collective multitude of experience, across various sectors and industries. 

20+

ESG & Impact Investing experience within Africa.

20+

Experience developing bespoke ESG strategies and solutions for businesses.

20+

Experience working with policies and frameworks.